Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Prior long-standing assumptions that mature, foreign based supply networks, low-cost labor and predictable global transportation and logistics costs would remain constant were also blown-up by a series of industry dynamics. Geo-Political and Hybrid Government Policy Dimensions.

Sourcing Strategies 59

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 29, 2022

Further weighting down financial results was Amazon’s ongoing equity stake in Rivian Automotive , which has ongoing supply chain challenges hindering production start-up volume goals. Regarding the ongoing situation in China , CEO Cook told analysts that almost all of affected contract manufacturing assembly factories have now restarted.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 1, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights reports of a cyber-attack incident impacting a supplier to Toyota Motor and resulting in a one-day suspension of the automakers manufacturing operations across Japan.

Japan 40

Japan Ukraine Russia Manufacturing Procurement 40

Resilinc

APRIL 4, 2023

Over the past year, Resilinc’s supply chain disruption monitoring platform EventWatch AI has sent out 242 alerts on sanctions against Russia. The most extreme sanctions have impacted supply and manufacturing capabilities across the Energy, Aerospace, Transportation, Chemicals, Metals, and Automotive industries.

Russia 62

Russia Ukraine Switzerland Japan 62

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2020

” The other two so-called BRIC countries (Brazil and Russia) are faltering. ” On the transportation and supply chain front, one trend in the U.S. Michael McGarry, chairman and CEO of PPG, reports, “Data from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) reveals that underinvestment in U.S. ”[8].

Trends 100

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 23, 2013

They are based on 1757 responses collected in an international survey from supply chain executives (including logistics service providers (LSPs), retailers, and manufacturing companies). Logistics costs share of overall revenue is as low as 4% and 6% in the electronics and automotive industries, respectively. Key Trends.

Cost Reduction Strategies 150

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. 49% of respondents were from the manufacturing industry, 16% from the mechanical engineering sector, and 11% from the automotive market. Automotive News Europe ). How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Consultancy UK).

Material Savings 207

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Secondly, materials and products originating in Russia and Ukraine are now in short supply, as they are simply not moving out of those countries. But, right now, after five months of armed conflict in Ukraine, economies worldwide, especially those in Europe, are beginning to feel the effects. Trouble has arisen on three fronts.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 86

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2023

Ground transportation’s consolidation process also generates fewer carbon emissions and leaves a smaller environmental footprint than shipping individual items back to retailers. battery manufacturing. Tokyo wants to ensure Japan will continue to import LNG from the Sakhalin-2 project in Russia.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 196

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 18, 2013

Logistics costs play an important role in reducing overall costs; their share of overall revenue is as low as 4 percent and 6 percent in the electronics and automotive industries, respectively. However, the survey shows that costs are on the rise, greater than 8 percent on average in manufacturing industries. 5. Talent shortfalls.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Material Savings 60

Resilinc

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In total 15 countries were affected including Syria (which also declared a state of emergency), Cyprus, Lebanon, Jourdan, Palestine, Egypt, Southern Cyprus, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Georgia, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. Many steel manufacturers have also suspended operations.

Turkey 62

Turkey Azerbaijan Cyprus Industrial 62

Elementum

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This edition will cover all things related to the Semiconductor Supply Chain: Why semiconductors have been supply constrained What manufacturers are doing to respond What the future of the industry will look like According to Gartner, the semiconductor industry grew a staggering 26.3% in 2021 and is projected to grow another 7.4%

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

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Elementum

AUGUST 31, 2022

This edition will cover all things related to the Semiconductor Supply Chain: Why semiconductors have been supply constrained What manufacturers are doing to respond What the future of the industry will look like. Growing industries like 5G, gaming, data centers, automotive, and wearables require a lot of computational power.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Gartner 78

BlueYonder

MARCH 25, 2022

From the extremely visible and immediately felt increase in crude oil prices, the conflict is disrupting everything from food (wheat, corn, and sunflower oil exports), automotive (various metals including copper and iron) and semiconductors (90% of neon comes from Russia). Supply Chain Visibility.

Modeling 95

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 3, 2020

Have you ever considered changing your traditional mode of transportation? Now is the time to utilize all modes of transportation in the most efficient way possible. Working in close cooperation with the government of two Chinese provinces, Sichuan and Chongqing, these companies moved manufacturing facilities to inland China.

Asia 46

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 23, 2016

Partially finished goods or consumer goods, which make up an estimated 23% of the total goods being exported, include automobiles, automotive and vehicle parts, foods, mobile phone components, feeds, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. are at record lows , allowing cost per unit to remain competitive as part of manufacturing costs.

Forecasting 34

Forecasting Optimal Sourcing United States Asia 34

Resilinc

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Geopolitics This year, three major geopolitical conflicts impacted the global supply chain: the Russia-Ukraine war, China-Taiwan tensions, and the Israel-Hamas war. The Russia-Ukraine war highlighted numerous dependencies tied to the region, including rare earth materials , gas and oil , and neon. increase in cyber attack alerts.

Supply Chain Planning Software 61

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