Global sourcing

Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation Board of Directors Announced

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Women, Steel, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Philanthropy, Consumer, Foundation, Shaw Industries, Amazon Web Services, Woman, DEI, Operational excellence, Community engagement, IDEX, STEM, Toyota Motor North America, Growth, Wim, BASF, Leadership Institute, Machine learning, Consultant, Virtual, Global sourcing, Workforce, AFL, Management

The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation (WiMEF) is pleased to announce the election of 21 members to its 2024 Board of Directors, whose terms begin on April 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation (WiMEF) is pleased to announce the election of 21 members to its 2024 Board of Directors, whose terms begin on April 1, 2024.
  • “We rely on our board to provide leadership and expertise during an exciting season of growth and innovation within both WiMEF and the manufacturing sector.”
    The 21-member board of directors supports the organization’s work to advance women in the manufacturing workforce.
  • WiMEF is the 501(c)3 partner organization to the Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM), the only national trade association dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women in manufacturing.
  • The WiM Education Foundation (WiMEF) is the 501(c)(3) partner of the Women in Manufacturing® Association, a 26,000-member national and global trade association dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women who have chosen a career in manufacturing.

Everest Group Launches 'Service Provider Compass' Research Series with Assessment of Global Services Delivery from Mexico

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
GlobalLogic, Conduent, Tech Mahindra, EPAM, TaskUs, Culture, TCS, NTT DATA, Perception, Research report, Global sourcing, IBM, Atos, Customer experience, DXC Technology, Infosys, Mount Everest, Persistent Systems, Wipro, Concentrix, Service, CXM, NTT, TTEC, Compass, Information, Growth, Management

DALLAS, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Everest Group today announced the launch of a new research report series, Service Provider Compass™, designed to provide sourcing leaders with a succinct summary of service provider's market positions in key delivery locations. Armed with Everest Group's evaluation and ranking of the service providers in each region, sourcing leaders are better equipped to select the service providers that can meet their talent needs for global services delivery.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Everest Group today announced the launch of a new research report series, Service Provider Compass™, designed to provide sourcing leaders with a succinct summary of service provider's market positions in key delivery locations.
  • The Service Provider Compass is the type of research report that packs a punch in just a few pages, and we anticipate that global sourcing readers will consider this a must-read series.
  • Everest Group's first Service Provider Compass — "Service Provider Compass™ – Global Services Delivery from Mexico" — assesses providers of Customer Experience Management (CXM) services and Information Technology-Application Development and Maintenance (IT-ADM) services.
  • "With a global services talent pool of nearly 197,000 FTEs, Mexico continues to lead technology services delivery in Latin America.

TPI and GE Vernova Expand Contract in Mexico 

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Partnership, Pearson Yachts, Wind, Global sourcing, TPI, General Electric, Renewable energy

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TPI Composites, Inc., (TPI) (Nasdaq: TPIC), a global company focused on innovative and sustainable solutions to decarbonize and electrify the world, announced today the signing of its expanded supply agreements with GE Vernova in Mexico with additional production lines in a third facility within TPI’s Juarez campus to manufacture GE Vernova’s “workhorse” wind turbine blade for the US market.

Key Points: 
  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TPI Composites, Inc., (TPI) (Nasdaq: TPIC), a global company focused on innovative and sustainable solutions to decarbonize and electrify the world, announced today the signing of its expanded supply agreements with GE Vernova in Mexico with additional production lines in a third facility within TPI’s Juarez campus to manufacture GE Vernova’s “workhorse” wind turbine blade for the US market.
  • “This expansion of our partnership supports GE Vernova’s ability to competitively serve the US market and represents a new level of technical collaboration between our teams for the launch of GE Vernova’s latest blade design,” said Bill Siwek, President and CEO of TPI.
  • Guy Lynch, Executive Director of Global Sourcing at GE Vernova Onshore Wind said, “GE Vernova has a long-standing partnership with TPI in Juarez, producing wind turbine blades for the US market.
  • This expansion of our partnership enables GE Vernova to best serve our customers who are delivering the future of renewable energy.”
    TPI has manufactured wind blades for GE Vernova since 2008.

Wolverine Worldwide Appoints Bishu Jayaram as Chief Supply Chain Officer

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Fashion, Supply Chain Management, Online Retail, Retail, Other Retail, Specialty, Global sourcing, Gap Inc., Wolverine World Wide, International Marxist Group, Wolverine, General counsel, Outdoor, VF Corporation, Renewable energy

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) announced today that it has appointed Bishu Jayaram to serve in the newly-created role of Chief Supply Chain Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) announced today that it has appointed Bishu Jayaram to serve in the newly-created role of Chief Supply Chain Officer.
  • Mr. Jayaram, a seasoned executive with over 20 years in supply chain and sourcing roles, has served as Wolverine Worldwide’s Senior Vice President of Global Sourcing for the past two years, leading sourcing activities for all product categories across the Company’s portfolio of brands.
  • Before joining Wolverine, he spent six years with VF Corporation in a variety of supply chain capacities, including leading Asia sourcing for all footwear, equipment, and packs – while also leading global material supply for all apparel, footwear, and equipment.
  • Earlier in his career, Mr. Jayaram held supply chain and costing roles with Avery Denison, Adidas, and Gap, Inc.
    “Bishu has a proven track record of successfully navigating complex supply chain landscapes and implementing innovative strategies and has led the Company’s sourcing organization during a period of unprecedented supply chain volatility,” said Chris Hufnagel, President and CEO of Wolverine Worldwide, to whom Mr. Jayaram will report.

Bahri Line Recognized with 'Supplier Spirit of Alliance Award' at General Electric Onshore Wind Supplier Conference in Florida

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Safety, General Electric, Senior, GE Renewable Energy, Conference, Global sourcing, Transport, Renewable energy, Kingdom, Bahri

PENSACOLA, Fla., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahri Line, a subsidiary of Bahri, the national shipping company of Saudi Arabia and a global leader in logistics and transportation, has bagged the prestigious 'Supplier Spirit of Alliance Award' at the 2023 General Electric Onshore Wind Supplier Conference and Awards. Held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Hotel, Florida, USA, on the 14th and 15th of November, Bahri Line became the only shipping line to be awarded at the esteemed event.

Key Points: 
  • The Bahri subsidiary stands as the only shipping line to be awarded at the leading industry conference.
  • PENSACOLA, Fla., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahri Line, a subsidiary of Bahri, the national shipping company of Saudi Arabia and a global leader in logistics and transportation, has bagged the prestigious 'Supplier Spirit of Alliance Award' at the 2023 General Electric Onshore Wind Supplier Conference and Awards.
  • Held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Hotel, Florida, USA, on the 14th and 15th of November, Bahri Line became the only shipping line to be awarded at the esteemed event.
  • Rajith Aykkara, Vice President of Bahri Line, accepted the award in recognition of the company's operational excellence, efficiency, and reliability as General Electric's (GE) shipping partner.

Bahri Line Recognized with 'Supplier Spirit of Alliance Award' at General Electric Onshore Wind Supplier Conference in Florida

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Safety, General Electric, Senior, GE Renewable Energy, Multimedia, Conference, Global sourcing, Transport, Renewable energy, Kingdom, Bahri

PENSACOLA, Fla., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahri Line, a subsidiary of Bahri, the national shipping company of Saudi Arabia and a global leader in logistics and transportation, has bagged the prestigious 'Supplier Spirit of Alliance Award' at the 2023 General Electric Onshore Wind Supplier Conference and Awards. Held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Hotel, Florida, USA, on the 14th and 15th of November, Bahri Line became the only shipping line to be awarded at the esteemed event.

Key Points: 
  • The Bahri subsidiary stands as the only shipping line to be awarded at the leading industry conference.
  • PENSACOLA, Fla., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahri Line, a subsidiary of Bahri, the national shipping company of Saudi Arabia and a global leader in logistics and transportation, has bagged the prestigious 'Supplier Spirit of Alliance Award' at the 2023 General Electric Onshore Wind Supplier Conference and Awards.
  • Held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Hotel, Florida, USA, on the 14th and 15th of November, Bahri Line became the only shipping line to be awarded at the esteemed event.
  • Rajith Aykkara, Vice President of Bahri Line, accepted the award in recognition of the company's operational excellence, efficiency, and reliability as General Electric's (GE) shipping partner.

Alibaba.com and America's Beauty Show Bring Together Online and Offline Beauty Industry Players with Innovative Partnership

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Online, The $1.98 Beauty Show, Global sourcing, Partnership, Digital transformation, Education, Digital, Ecosystem, Growth, Beauty, Interview, Optimism, Alibaba Group, Online shopping, Drug

The goals of this new partnership include:

Key Points: 
  • The goals of this new partnership include:
    Digital Transformation: Launch the first online pavilion featuring America's Beauty Show companies on Alibaba.com, digitalizing their offerings and expanding their reach.
  • Online Trade Show: Organize an online trade show in partnership with America's Beauty Show in April 2024, offering live streaming, conferences, and more to foster global connections.
  • This alliance with America's Beauty Show is an important step towards creating a platform that facilitates more seamless global sourcing and export for American beauty companies."
  • We are working hard to ensure that America's Beauty Show adds value by being the gateway to discovering, accessing, and forming global relationships in the beauty industry."

Soft Surroundings Announces Key New Executive Hires + Shopify POS Implementation

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Monday, May 15, 2023
Merchandising, CFO, Amber, Growth, STL, Woman, Shopify, Gen, Global sourcing, Soft, Retail

ST. LOUIS, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Soft Surroundings, the Saint Louis based heritage clothing brand known for their women's apparel, home, shoe and accessories products, is proud to announce the appointment of several key new hires, including Dan Karpel as the company's new Chief Financial Officer, Dan Karpel brings extensive experience in finance and business operations to the role, and will lead the company's financial strategy as it continues to grow and expand.

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  • Additionally, with the recent appointments of Kyle, Amber and Karen, we are excited to propel Soft Surroundings to new heights in 2023."
  • Additionally, the brand is pioneering a new Shopify POS system to propel the brand into a new digital era.
  • With this new end to end omnichannel system, Soft Surroundings is elevating their retail experience across brick-and-mortar and e-commerce.
  • Soft Surroundings has been known for their impeccable customer service and tailored retail experiences in stores, and will now utilize Shopify to create a digitally savvy organization that connects the brand to their customers across all channels.

GN Audio and Jabra Go Live with Ivalua to Digitalize Procurement and Unlock the Power of Supplier Collaboration

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
Risk, SteelSeries, Jabra, Growth, SSO, Microsoft, Social responsibility, Global sourcing, GN, GN Store Nord, Azure, Video game

REDWOOD, Calif., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that GN Audio has gone live with Ivalua's Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution to digitalize its procurement operations and improve collaboration with suppliers.

Key Points: 
  • REDWOOD, Calif., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that GN Audio has gone live with Ivalua's Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution to digitalize its procurement operations and improve collaboration with suppliers.
  • Part of the 150-year-old GN Group, GN Audio offers intelligent audio, video, collaboration, and gaming solutions, marketed under the brands Jabra, SteelSeries, and BlueParrott.
  • GN Audio had selected Ivalua to create a connected, collaborative space by digitalizing a range of key procurement activities including sourcing, supplier management, and performance monitoring, as well as risk and contract management.
  • We look forward to empowering GN Audio's procurement digital transformation and seeing our solutions accompany their ongoing growth," says Dan Amzallag, Chief Operating Officer at Ivalua.

TransMedics Appoints Nick Corcoran as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Operations

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
Stryker Corporation, Intel, Waters Corporation, University college, Global sourcing, OCS, Division, Patient, Senior, Stryker, Commercial Operating System, University College Dublin, Economics, Heart, Liver failure, Master, Guizhou University of Finance and Economics, Transmedicalism, MD, Management, Operation, Business, Supply

ANDOVER, Mass., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedics Group, Inc. ("TransMedics") (Nasdaq: TMDX), a medical technology company that is transforming organ transplant therapy for patients with end-stage lung, heart, and liver failure, announced today the appointment of Nick Corcoran as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Operations, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • ANDOVER, Mass., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedics Group, Inc. ("TransMedics") (Nasdaq: TMDX), a medical technology company that is transforming organ transplant therapy for patients with end-stage lung, heart, and liver failure, announced today the appointment of Nick Corcoran as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Operations, effective immediately.
  • "Nick has extensive end-to-end supply chain and operations experience making him the perfect fit for TransMedics as we expand our operations to meet the growing global demand for OCS products and service," said Waleed Hassanein, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Most recently, Mr. Corcoran served as Vice President of Division Operations for Stryker Joint Replacement, managing the division's entire supply chain, including internal manufacturing sites and external supply partners.
  • Earlier in his career at Stryker, Mr. Corcoran served as Vice President of Division and Commercial Operations for the Spine Division, Senior Director of Division Operations, and Director of Global Sourcing.