Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Over 90% of natural rubber comes from Asia, with Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia making up 70% of the world’s supply of natural rubber. The largest use of rubber is for tires and tubes, making the Automotive industry the dominant consumer of rubber.

Supply Chain Strategy 93

Supply Chain Strategy Price Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain 93

QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

We will see the continued adoption of a wide range of sustainability efforts across manufacturing verticals, from automotive to food and beverage to life sciences. Consider the effects of excess inventory and unnecessary shipments. Sustainability Objectives for Manufacturers.

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction 98

MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 15, 2021

The global shortage of semiconductor chips that is disrupting supply chains in the automotive and consumer electronics industries is forcing chipmakers to decide which customers’ orders to fulfill when product is in short supply. At one point, GM could not find enough airflow sensors for its trucks.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Supply and Demand 52

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The top three regions exhibiting PMI growth were noted as India, Australia and Thailand. Similarly, raw material inventories are accumulating due to the sudden and unexpected drop in production volumes.”. . Excess inventory levels now remain a more cogent concern particularly among retail industry supply networks.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

Customer service, parts shortages, unprecedented inventory growth, and warrant management can actually take up internal sources and affect profit margins. This could cause failure to manage inventory, causing disruption to the business, resulting in stock-outs. Considering operational supply chain issues around the globe.

Vietnam 35

Vietnam Supply Chain Risk Management China Risk Management 35

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Several European, American, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese & Indian business, in many industry sectors, like automotive, aerospace, electronics, pharmal and medical, have experienced supply chain earthquakes. Many are now actively pursuing opportunities to diversify sourcing and reduce the China risk factor.

Supply Chain Disruption 41

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 41

ThroughPut

MAY 31, 2022

Capacity and inventory buffers: Building buffer capacity is the simplest way to build supply chain resilience, whether by way of maximizing productivity or building inventory to ensure that stockouts never happen – while at the same time ensuring that overstocking and wastage are never an issue.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 52