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This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech July 14 2022

Supply Chain Matters

battery production site for Panasonic, and completion of Series D funding round for on demand warehousing provider Flex e. based EV battery production facilities include South Korea headquartered LG Energy Solution , Samsung SDI and SK Innovation , each with a designated branded automotive partner.

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August 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices- Declining Momentum Accelerating

Supply Chain Matters

South Korea has now become a concern as well as that regions manufacturing activity is now at a contraction level not seen since 2020. . . South Korea. In the coming days we will scrutinize August global logistics, transportation and recognized volatility indicators to ascertain similar or contrasting indicators.

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Helping You Plan Ahead During the Coronavirus Outbreak

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Although this is not the first or the last event to disrupt global supply chains, unpredictable logistics require a proactive approach for importers and exporters to keep business running as usual. Where are your warehouse locations in proximity to delivery locations? Backup sourcing options. The latest in air and ocean travel.

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How The Coronavirus Epidemic is Throttling Global Supply Chains

Logistics Bureau

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. In South Korea , Hyundai announced the suspension of its production lines due to supply chain disruptions in China.

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More Evidence of Supply Chain Cost Inflation Impacting Various Industries

Supply Chain Matters

Services revenues associated with the offering of logistics and order fulfillment services to third-party sellers reportedly rose 9 percent in the quarter. The company’s mobile division that includes smartphones reportedly experienced higher revenues fueled by sales of premium models but were impacted by rising material and logistics costs.

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Top 6 Wholesale Distribution Trends for 2019

EMERGE App

Business costs will rise for those who are sourcing some or most of their raw materials or goods from China. Their logistics and postal system may not be reliable or sophisticated enough to handle a drop ship to the United States. Less affected are Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand. So, the inevitable will happen.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers.