The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Global Supply Chain & Sourcing Director for ECCO Global Shoe Production & Sourcing. Whilst I am Australian born, I was fortunate to have had an educational background spanning 3 continents, Australia, Thailand/Singapore and Denmark. Family reasons relocated me to Bangkok in 2011. .

Sourcing Strategies 162

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Negotiating Skills 162

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2021

To support this level of responsiveness Pure Storage has more than 200 depots around the world that carry field service inventory. And when it looked like a lock down might be imminent, they rushed even more inventory in. Dual sourcing has also helped with partner responsiveness. There are also monthly executive review meetings.

Supply Chain Design Software 193

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Czech Republic 193

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 12, 2022

As supply chain disruptions continue the procurement function should adapt to improve transparency, build collaborative relationships, and ensure sustainable sourcing practices, resulting in a stronger, more resilient supply chain with Cloud ERP for manufacturing. Strategic sourcing with Cloud ERP.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions 105

Kinaxis

AUGUST 29, 2014

With China already a source for semiconductor raw materials and the China/India end consumer market growing, there will be pressure to supply chips and hard drives to local China/India OEM’s first. Understanding inventory planning will take on a new dynamic. This could create a shortage in the US/Europe OEM chain. Supply Chain Length.

Metrics 171

Metrics Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Thailand 171

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. That is a positive sign Of continued interest was that India and Thailand indexes (included in our highlights below) reflected the quickest rates of expansion. China’s expansion was noted as marginal by the end of Q1.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Global Purchasing Skills 52

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 31, 2024

Salaries You Can Expect in Supply Chain Management Region-Wise: Here is a list of salaries for different supply chain designations: Demand planner, Supply chain analyst, Master scheduler, Purchasing manager, Inventory manager, Logistics manager, Procurement manager, Materials manager, Supply chain manager, and Supply chain director.

Supply Chain Design Software 71

Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Supply Chain Design 71

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

That could signal even more added inventory exposures. Source: S&P Global Monthly PMI Reporting Highlights of Regional Reporting Continued High expansion in India Manufacturing activity levels across India remained at high expansion levels in May, outpacing all other regions. value in April to 58.2

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Thailand 52

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Source: CSCMP. Liberty Global , the world’s largest TV and broadband company, integrated advanced analytics into their S&OP to improve inventory rotation times and demand accuracy. PTT , Thailand’s largest oil and gas company, leveraged analytics for network optimization using an AIMMS App.

Analytics Software 250

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 250

Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Sourcing has probably been the biggest thing over the last decade or two, coupled with that reduction in local manufacturing of course. Sourcing is now predominantly overseas: China is one of the big sourcing countries of course, along with India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, Vietnam and Thailand.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 52

Resilinc

AUGUST 9, 2023

Shifts in demand can lead to bigger issues like inventory understock, overstock, and supplier capacity risks. Implement Strategic Multi-Sourcing Multi-sourcing is a strategy where an enterprise chooses to procure a component or material from multiple, unique suppliers. So, how can companies navigate ever-shifting demand?

Modeling 48

Modeling Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand 48

QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Let’s cover just three areas where ERP drives greater sustainability: Responsible Sourcing – Manufacturing ERP systems support efforts to identify responsible, sustainable sources of materials. Consider the effects of excess inventory and unnecessary shipments. And, ERP can – and does – play a strong role.

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction 98

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2023

Source: S&P Global Intelligence, July 2023 Highlights of Regional Reporting- Good and Not So Good Continued Production Expansion Across India Increased product demand and manufacturing activity levels across India during June outpaced all other regions. Once more, the overall Q2 average PMI value of 44.7 reflected a significant 3.5

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Price Reduction 52

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Morgan indicated in part: “ An improving orders-to-inventory ratio and upward momentum in both new export business and employment all suggest the underlying dynamics of the manufacturing sector are also moving in the right direction. Contrasting Reporting for U.S. Manufacturing Among the two reported PMI reports relative to U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Global United Kingdom Purchasing Skills 59

DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 15, 2022

This could mean reducing fuel consumption, machine CO 2 emissions, or transitioning their energy to hybrid, electric or hydrogen sources. Manufacturing & Operations Extend the digital thread to the shop floor Reduce waste, inventory & cycle times to improve productivity and quality. Supply Chain Instability.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 156

QAD

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Updates in the past few months address new requirements for Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Norway, Thailand and other global regions. . It provides the production insights needed to rapidly respond to unplanned inventory shortages, equipment failures and productivity slowdowns. Complete Customer Management.

Manufacturing Procurement 96

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Procurement Analytics 96

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 5, 2023

Of continued interest was that India and Thailand indexes (included in our highlights below) as leading in PMI growth during April. Output, new orders, employment and inventory stocks reportedly all contracted. A greater balance between supply and demand reportedly drove manufacturing costs lower. United States Two indices of U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Strategy 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

front that retailers and certain businesses may have procured too much inventory , and now that these inventories have arrived, the challenge will be not to exposed to a decline in consumer buying activity in the months to come. There is further growing evidence on the U.S. percent of GDP to 6.2 percentage points from Q1 to Q2.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 98

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Source: CSCMP. Liberty Global , the world’s largest TV and broadband company, integrated advanced analytics into their S&OP to improve inventory rotation times and demand accuracy. PTT , Thailand’s largest oil and gas company, leveraged analytics for network optimization using an AIMMS App.

Analytics Software 156

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 156

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

Kinaxis

OCTOBER 1, 2014

We saw this type of issue over the past several years with the Japan earthquake / Tsunami in and with the Thailand floods. If your demand decreases, you have excess inventory or idle capacity. Mitigating Risk – inventory tracking and dual sourcing are considered to be the most effective risk mitigation strategies.

Supply Chain Risk Management 255

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 255

AFFLINK

OCTOBER 8, 2020

When there’s even a small disruption, companies that maintain minimal inventory levels to reduce holding costs or are dependent on always using the lowest-cost providers are most at risk. Companies with resilient supply chains overall grow more rapidly because they can source products faster when consumer demands changed.

Optimal Sourcing 62

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction 62

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The orders-to-inventory ratio fell to another multi-year low last month as excess capacity continued to build at factories. Of particular concern, the New Orders sub-index declined more than 4 points, reaching a contraction value in September while the Inventories sub-index was 2.6 percentage points higher. up from a value of 53.7

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Trends 52

EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Business costs will rise for those who are sourcing some or most of their raw materials or goods from China. China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia produced Japanese branded goods. Other likely recipients may include Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. So, the inevitable will happen.

Distribution 74

Distribution Trends Manufacturing Procurement Vietnam 74

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2018

In this short article, I’m going to explain why not knowing the cost to serve (CTS) is a mistake that could be limiting the profitability of your business operations in Thailand. SOURCE: Article by Cerasis Logistics. In fact, the concern about cost to serve in Thailand should not be limited to businesses serving Bangkok.

Negotiating Skills 40

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Thailand Material Savings 40

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

The pivotal turning point in the inventory cycle is a key factor for initiating a recovery. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Declines in the manufacturing sector were noted for Myanmar , Thailand , and Malaysia.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Procurement Analytics Myanmar 52

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2018

Big changes are on the cards for Thailand’s transportation infrastructure, assuming the government’s plans to upgrade road and rail networks between now and 2022 come to fruition. Statistic: Thailand’s planned infrastructure upgrade is worth US$25.2 Statistic: Thailand’s planned infrastructure upgrade is worth US$25.2

Thailand 40

Thailand Network Design Software Network Design Network Optimization 40

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

Clearly, redundancy (extra inventory, more suppliers, etc.) This is how Western digital managed to restore its operations after the flood in Thailand much sooner than its competitors. - Best practice is to have a “source tree” of all critical components before you need it, that way the lead time can be reduced to an acceptable level.

Sourcing Strategies 120

Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 120

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A continued subdued product demand environment and added caution reportedly led to a decline in overall purchasing activity, lower levels of inventory and improved supplier delivery times. Pre -and post inventory levels, however, fell at a weaker rate with European manufacturers reportedly being less aggressive in de-stocking efforts.

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

Bristlecone

MARCH 31, 2020

Increasingly, businesses are driven by the need to improve productivity, minimize costs, reduce inventory and drive up asset utilization. Super-efficient supply chains with accurate forecasting and well-managed inventories worked fine until the virus hit us. Take a close look at inventory management policies.

Modeling 52

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 52

Elementum

MAY 26, 2022

They expanded first into other parts of eastern Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, India), then into eastern Europe (Poland, Ukraine) and Mexico. Specialization and quality began to drive important sourcing decisions rather than the sole lever of saving partners a few dollars on materials and manufacturing alone.

Supply Chain Disruption 78

Supply Chain Disruption Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Software 78

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

That stated, February’s activity appears to have regional specific connotations with upturns in production volumes across areas of Asia , specifically the ongoing re-opening of China ’s manufacturing sector, and upturns in India , the Philippines and Thailand manufacturing and supply chain activity levels.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

Noted in the June report was that among the five sub-indexes that constitute the manufacturing PMI , the production index, new order index and supplier delivery time index were all above the 50 threshold, and the raw material inventory index and employee index were all below. for June, compared to a reported value a value of 48.1

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Taiwan 52

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Quicker declines in finished goods inventories and a softer reduction in pre-production stocks were noted. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar , the Philippines , Singapore , Thailand , and Vietnam. Further reductions in manufacturing employment were reported. and France being 43.1.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement South Korea Manufacturing Global 52

EcoVadis

JUNE 16, 2016

Western multinationals linked to these practices through their supply chains into damage control and Western governments responded by imposing trade sanctions on Thailand. Thailand, the target of much of the attention in Southeast Asia, is the third largest seafood exporter in the world. Background. According to the U.S.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

With output contracting for the fifth consecutive month and business optimism reportedly dipping to an 11-month low, the report pointed to cutbacks occurring in manufacturing employment, purchasing and inventory levels globally. The October PMI reported value fell to a three-month low of 48.8, down from the 49.2 value reported for September.

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 25, 2020

Supermarket chains can’t keep their shelves stocked while retailers have warehouses full of unsold inventory. There’s also the issue of sourcing , as companies consider nearshoring and reshoring and requalify and re-assess their suppliers and sub-suppliers. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket: Start establishing other sources now.

Supply Chain Software 54

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 54

Arkieva

APRIL 1, 2016

If I look at retailers it is still common to have private label suppliers stuffed with inventory, central or regional DC’s stuffed with inventory and shops stuffed with inventories. I was lucky to pursue a Phd in multi-echelon inventory optimization. We all demand high service levels from one step to the next.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Optimization Modeling 60