Sentences with phrase «of supply chain problems»

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The reality was that Target was still struggling with data quality problems that were hampering the supply chain, and it didn't have time to address the root causes before opening another wave of stores.

Its co-packer was reluctant to give it excess capacity at the expense of its other clients — a frequent problem in the industry, says William Madden, a food and beverage supply chain consultant.

Even so, as a maker of domestic appliances, Dyson does have long experience of running a global supply chain and manufacturing operations — something that has caused significant problems for fresh industry entrants such as Tesla.

Marketing consultant and Canadian Business columnist Bruce Philp says that the supply chain fiasco and empty - shelves were clearly part of the problem, but also says there was something wrong at a deeper level with Target's approach to its Canadian venture.

Both union officials and NGOs say Unilever seems serious about tackling the problems, which are common in the supply chains of giant corporations producing across the globe.

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Other new questions about environmental issues include large - scale land acquisitions in the supply chains of food companies and related human rights problems.

I fully expected Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) to report a disappointing quarter, both because it seemed possible that guidance for the September quarter could have been issued before Apple was aware of iPhone X production delays, and a constant string of reports from supply chain sources and Street analysts suggested the production problems were rather severe.

Another important feature of this event is the Open Innovation Challenge, where a company will present a real - life supply chain problem, and team of experts from various companies will work together to find the best possible solution!

«There's no question that a patchwork of state food laws across the country with different labeling mandates and requirements will create confusion for consumers, cause significant new costs for Americans, and lead to critical problems for our nation's grocery supply chain,» said Pamela G. Bailey, president and CEO of the Grocery Manufacturers Association.

The moves are the latest of several price cuts by processors this year and have increased concerns about the viability of the UK dairy sector going forward, amid a serious earnings problem throughout the supply chain.

Other pressure groups are calling for government intervention to redress the imbalance, hoping that the voluntary Supermarkets Code of Practice governing the supply chain will be rewritten and made compulsory - which could cause problems for retailers» produce - sourcing throughout the UK.

Goodman's current earnings were depressed because of one - off factors including delays in recovering a record surge in farmgate milk prices in New Zealand, rising wheat costs in Australia and supply chain problems in the Australian bakery business stemming from recent factory closures, he said.

Saunders added Mars's recall was different from the problems at VW, where dishonesty and fraud were involved, and the horsemeat scandal, where dishonesty and a wide - scale failure of the supply chain were to blame.

Then, raise awareness of the issue and that the problem can be addressed, both amongst consumers and the food and drink supply chain.

With more than 110 member organizations worldwide, GS1 US brings U.S. - based businesses and communities together to solve supply chain problems through the adoption and implementation of GS1 standards.

«The presence of counterfeit electronic parts in the Defense Department's supply chain is a growing problem that government and industry share a common interest in solving,» committee Chairman Carl Levin, D - Michigan, and Sen. John McCain, R - Arizona, the ranking member, said in a statement.

But only a decade ago, the government commissioned a study in which various problems that negatively affect the supply chain of scientific academic jobs were identified.

Last week, the co-founder of a U.S. startup company that is trying to solve that supply chain problem was named one of seven «invention ambassadors» in a new program that highlights the value of technology - driven solutions to global problems.

That is also the goal of Bonsai, a start - up developing a new programming language called Inkling to help businesses train their own deep - learning systems to solve organizational problems such as city planning and supply chain logistics.

That suggests the slaughterhouses were actively avoiding ranches with deforestation problems, the researchers write, and that «targeted supply chain interventions can produce results in a period of months rather than years.»

«For example, making up a dance routine for something as simple as the Hokey Cokey to impress our friends, figuring out how to streamline a supply chain business process, developing a computer simulation to model how a new antibiotic will impact on the immune system, or just doing long multiplication, are all examples of using algorithms to solve problems.

The sedan's launch comes at a portentous moment for Hyundai Motor, which has faced engine - related recall problems in the U.S. and supply chain problems in China, and for South Korea, Land of the Morning Calm, where anxiety is building about the PyeongChang Olympics in February.

The not - for - profit organization's mission is the same today as it was then: to provide a forum for manufacturers of automotive parts, to represent their interests in legislative matters and to speak collectively about problems and issues that face the automotive supply chain as a whole.

Today's practices create a perpetual pet supply chain that moves the root of the problem out of sight without solving anything.

• Of course, price increases are always a potential problem when you are talking about a narrowing supply chain, so it was no surprise when we saw that more than three quarters of surveyed retailers indicated that this was among their top concernOf course, price increases are always a potential problem when you are talking about a narrowing supply chain, so it was no surprise when we saw that more than three quarters of surveyed retailers indicated that this was among their top concernof surveyed retailers indicated that this was among their top concerns.

The problem is that in the last 10 years Nintendo has released three new consoles (one handheld and two home units) along with multiple re-designs of existing systems and every single time their supply chain has run well short of demand.

There's been a lot of talk lately about the food crisis, and particularly linking it to growing crops for biofuels (a highly inefficient process which seems to drive prices up, particularly in US policy), but Frances More Lappe argued in her books several years ago that there is, in fact, enough food on the planet to feed us all, but localized political troubles (grain rotting in Haitian ports), increasing desertification, food waste, and problems with global supply chains are better explanations for why so many go hungry.

Geyer R, Van Wassenhove L N (2004) The Impact of Constraints in Closed - loop Supply Chains: The Case of Reusing Components in Product Manufacturing, 203 - 219 in: Distribution Logistics: Advanced Solutions to Practical Problems, Fleischmann B, Klose A (Eds.)

Although China continues to face problems with grid connection and grid purchase of energy produced from all of these wind and solar farms being constructed, the fact remains that China is hitting its targets about 10 years early and increasing its targets by at least fivefold based on revised expectations of industries that have grown mature supply chains and reduced costs precipitously.

Systems thinking is a way of approaching problems that asks how various elements within a system — which could be an ecosystem, an organization, or something more dispersed such as a supply chain — influence one another.

Evaluating the safety of and establishing a suitable regulatory status for the intended use of a food - contact material early in the product development stage, maintaining excellent records, and properly communicating regulatory compliance information along the supply chain are the best ways to avoid problems.

With the requirements of suppliers for shorter payment terms conflicting with the desire of buyers to extend payment terms, supplier finance solves this problem and allows liquidity to flow along the supply chain.

It is against this rapidly changing backdrop that corporate counsel are challenged to identify ways to contain spend, mitigate risk, take on ever - increasing responsibility, manage a legal supply chain, defend the enterprise and simultaneously advance its business agenda within established risk parameters and the bounds of the law, and proactively identify — and defuse — problems before they result in legal exposure.

Ryan McClead leads Norton Rose Fulbright's Global Legal Technology Innovation initiative, solving information supply - chain problems in one of the world's largest law firms.

And despite designs that were almost offensively ugly, a lack of standard flagship features such as water - resistance and expandable storage, and massive supply chain problems that made it hard to actually buy one months after its initial release, there were bright spots like the Pixel's excellent HDR photo mode and an untainted Android experience.

Blockchain technology is helping solve plenty of real - world problems such as healthcare, supply chain management, financial transactions and product quality control.

While its first use cases are financial, it can also solve problems and create new opportunities in a range of industries from healthcare to supply chain management.

It appears that Samsung wants to diversify its supply chain in order to reduce the risk of battery related problems like the ones the Galaxy Note 7 experienced.

Preorders should kick off in October, but it sounds as though supply chain problems will limit the number of iPads available.

My proven ability to optimize the accuracy of supply chain forecasting and inventory management, along with my solid skills in communication and problem solving, will contribute immensely to the success of your team.

Based on our selection of resume samples for Distributor, the most sought - after skills in the field are supply chain management knowledge, effective communication, time management, accuracy, and problem solving abilities.

Addressed and quelled critical customer issues across supply chain as a result of exemplary customer service, problem - solving, and strategic planning expertise.

Our collection of resumes for Logistics Associate reveals the following skill requirements: supply chain management, organization, effective communication, computer competencies, time management, problem solving abilities, and accuracy.

Successful resume sample in this field showcase the following skills: knowledge of supply chain management, clerical skills, attention to details, effective communication, problem solving orientation, and computer competences.

Our collection of resume samples for Logistics Technician focuses on job qualifications like supply chain management knowledge, problem solving, time management, being able to work under pressure, computer competences, and teamwork.

• Strong leadership abilities • Iptor Supply Chain software • Problem solving skills • Good verbal and oral communication skills • Proficient in strategic planning principles and production methods • Knowledge of mathematics, including statistics, algebra, and arithmetic • Superior active listening skills

• Minimum of two years» warehouse management experience • Strong leadership and delegation abilities • Knowledge of business and strategic planning principles, including production methods and resource allocation, product sourcing, and pricing negotiation • Experience with Iptor Supply Chain software • Problem solving and decision making skills • Good verbal and oral communication skills

• Hands - on experience in developing and implementing analytic and mathematical models for testing supply chain sequences • Highly skilled in designing, developing and adapting statistical and econometric techniques to analyze supply chain management problems and roadblocks • Effectively able to determine and implement strategic plans to ensure prompt problem resolution • Skilled in performing researching activities to and economic analysis and initiating new studies • Proven ability to develop and implement risk mitigation plans to ensure smooth supply chain operations • Track record of defining and implementing metrics to enable effective sourcing and supplier performance management • Deep insight into key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure and improve sourcing and supply chain performance • Competent at utilizing influence management skills to negotiate movement of products in order to meet bulk deal demands • Proficient in reporting n field cycle count processes in sync with regulatory requirements of the company • Proven ability to manage established inventory levels in accordance to inventory levels dictated by set business models

Knowing fully well that a company's system can not be run efficiently if the supply chain is compromised, I have taken special measures to ensure that provision of supplies is never a problem.