eyefortransport Weekly Newsletter 31 Jan

Posted by editor [1] on Feb 1, 2013

UPS and ND results; 10PL concept uncovered; S&OP webinar recording available

UPS [2] and Norbert Dentressangle [3] (ND) have both posted reasonably positive results this week, although UPS did note that the holiday season was a little below par for them. The ND results are especially good given the well documented malaise in the European economy; I don’t know whether this is a wider positive indicator for the European economy or just the results of a well-run organization (or both?) – what are your thoughts?

Our job here at eft, is not just to inform you, but also to make you smile, and with that in mind I would encourage you to watch this very short video about the interesting 10PL concept [4].

Lastly, I would like to draw your attention to the recording of recent webinar we undertook “A Step-By-Step Guide to S&OP for the Hi-Tech & Electronics Industry [5]” featuring industry experts from Electrolux and NXP Semiconductors – it is only about 40 minutes long and well worth finding the time for a listen.

Regards, 

Chris Saynor 
CEO, eyefortransport 

News This Week: 

FedEx Trade Networks Opens First Office in Thailand [6]
FedEx Trade Networks, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp and a premier international freight forwarder, today announced the opening of its first office in Thailand

Management changes and senior appointments in Damco [7]
The new year comes with several management changes on senior level in Damco

Norfolk Southern Plans $2 Billion Investment In Support Of Freight Rail Service, Safety, And Sustainabilit [8]y
Norfolk Southern Corporation plans to spend $2 billion in 2013 for capital improvements to its rail transportation network

Post-Webinar Recording: A Step-By-Step Guide to S&OP for the Hi-Tech & Electronics Industry [9]
eyefortransport releases the recording of their recent webinar ‘A Step-By-Step Guide to S&OP for the Hi-Tech & Electronics Industry’ featuring industry experts from Electrolux and NXP Semiconductors

Norbert Dentressangle announces 8.5% increase in turnover in 2012 to €3.9 billion [10]
Norbert Dentressangle announces its 2012 turnover

UPS announces withdrawal of offer for TNT Express [11]
United Parcel Service, Inc today announced the withdrawal of its Offer for TNT Express

My Take: Let's admit seven demand management mistakes of the last decade [12]
Article by Lora Cecere from Supply Chain Shaman; published on January 28th 2013

UPS Achieves Record Earnings Per Share [13]
2012 Free Cash Flow $5.4 Billion; Expects 2013 EPS growth 6-to-12%; $4 Billion in Share Repurchases

Featured Content: Post-Webinar Recording: A Step-By-Step Guide to S&OP for the Hi-Tech & Electronics Industry [14]

Last week eyefortransport hosted the webinar ‘A Step-By-Step Guide to S&OP for the Hi-Tech & Electronics Industry’ that brought together hi-tech supply chain executives to discuss best practices for S&OP implementation.

Ron Diebels, Director S&OP Demand Management at NXP Semiconductors talked us through  his demand planning and S&OP journey.  His brief overview gives you strategies to improve the transparency of your processes and ways to develop a truly cross functional team to aid your S&OP implementation.

Ulf Harring, Global Head of Supply Chain at Electrolux discussed top tips to improve customer service via Electrolux’s S&OP roll out and shows how you can get senior management commitment for your project.

Click here to download the webinar recording. [15]