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What is Genuinely New in Supply Chain Management?

Logistics Viewpoints

Surprisingly, most of the goods seized did not originate in China but rather in Malaysia and Vietnam. In the case of Vietnam, it was more likely that Vietnamese companies were making apparel with cotton grown or processed into fabric in Xinjiang. Historically, an OOM has access to all the company’s inventory.

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Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Changing Landscape of Supply Chain Executives Traditionally, supply chain executives excelled in managing functions like transportation, warehousing, inventory, and production planning but supply chain process extends beyond the firm, involving global relationships with suppliers and customers.

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Supply Chain Risk Management: Risks of Relocating a Business ‘China to Vietnam’

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Customer service, parts shortages, unprecedented inventory growth, and warrant management can actually take up internal sources and affect profit margins. Japan’s Nintendo also pulled out some of the portion of its video game production from China to Vietnam because of the ongoing trade wars. Source: Vietnam Briefing.

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Solar panel logistics: tariffs waived for 24 months

Kanban Logistics

Months of uncertainty about solar panel logistics in the US came to an end recently as the US government declared a 24-month tariff exemption for solar panels imported from Southeast Asian countries. In this article, we’ll examine what happened, what it means for importers, and how a third-party logistics (3PL) company can help.

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The Age of Agility: Building Resilience in the Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As part of the launch of its hotly anticipated iPhone 14, it has ramped up its production output in India and Vietnam as an alternative to China, with Foxconn, the manufacturer of Apple’s iPhones, announcing plans for creating 10 to 12 facilities in India. Inventory and Capacity Buffers. Manufacturing Network Diversification.

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The difference between supply chain and logistics explained

Unleashed

However, when people refer to supply chains, they often use the terms ‘supply chain’ and ‘logistics’ interchangeably. The difference between supply chain and logistics. The life of coffee begins with growers in the likes of Brazil or Vietnam. What is logistics? Examining KPIs: Supply chain vs. logistics.

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The Top 6 Use Cases for Network Optimization

Logility

Determine the optimal scenario that minimizes total production, freight, inventory costs and meets service requirements. Disruption Response: Don’t just react to a supply chain emergency—treat emergent disruptions as a chance to think strategically about your logistics network.