RFgen

MARCH 26, 2013

The latest example of how data collection systems can help companies mitigate supply chain risks comes from Thailand. Writing for Forbes, supply chain professional Jon Bovit recently noted that the amount of natural gas coming into Thailand from Myanmar is expected to drop precipitously at the beginning of April.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 21, 2021

AstraZeneca Plc’s COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing partner in Southeast Asia has missed a delivery target in Thailand and shipments to other countries in the region have been delayed, the latest setback for a shot that was meant to be the backbone of the global inoculation effort.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides monthly highlight commentary and perspectives on published January 2023 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Our previous posting in this series of global wide manufacturing PMI highlights was in early January summarizing both December and Q4-2022 reported indices data. increased 0.4

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Resilinc

APRIL 17, 2024

For example, companies like Apple, General Electric, and Ford have moved some manufacturing back to the US. Ally-shoring (sometimes called friendshoring) is when companies move manufacturing and sourcing to countries that are politically and economically aligned with their home country.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The May report indicated that the global wide PMI has now been below the neutral 50 mark for nine consecutive months, and again an indication of manufacturing recession conditions. in April to 58.7 value in April to 58.2 value in April.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , provided a banner headline of renewed contraction as production conditions worsened by the end of Q2. in May to a value of 57.8 in May.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 5, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , provided a banner headline of global manufacturing output edging only slightly higher. That stated, the reported value of 49.6 declined 1.5

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Global Production Continues to Contract Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended 2023 on a noted lackluster footing. Manufacturing production reportedly contracted at a slightly quicker pace in December, dashing hopes for a point of stabilization. The December reading of 49.0

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RFgen

MARCH 26, 2013

The latest example of how data collection systems can help companies mitigate supply chain risks comes from Thailand. Writing for Forbes, supply chain professional Jon Bovit recently noted that the amount of natural gas coming into Thailand from Myanmar is expected to drop precipitously at the beginning of April.

Thailand 40

Thailand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Gartner 40

Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

The short answer is that it is indeed possible to re-shore manufacturing but it will take a change in government policies as well as sizeable state incentives to private enterprise to turn the ship around. Can Australian Manufacturing be Brought Back Home from China? Only time will tell. Why China Became Australia’s Factory.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Despite the years of political turmoil, the country was able to diversify its economy to include robust manufacturing, services and a thriving tourism industry. Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is bordered by Thailand, Borneo, Indonesia, Brunei and the South China Sea. Manufacturing in Malaysia. Agriculture makes up 8.8%

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Insights Solutions Global

MARCH 11, 2019

So why do these companies ultimately choose Thailand? Is Thailand a place that irreplaceable? The post Should You Move Manufacturing From China to Thailand? It is true that the cost of investing in China is increasing, and it is a reasonable practice for companies to withdraw from the Chinese market.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

In early April 2022, economists at Goldman Sachs indicated that supply chain resilience was a top-of-mind topic for manufacturers and retailers and observed that three main strategies were being undertaken. product demand needs while a portion will shift to Thailand to support Asian market demand needs, according to cited sources.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 20, 2020

COVID-19 and the Future of China Sourcing and Manufacture. But global dependence on Chinese manufacturing is mind-boggling…. The overriding reason for this China-dependence is the cost factor, and weaning manufacturing away from that country comes at a hefty price. Alternative Manufacturing Hubs: Asia’s Promise.

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Sustainable manufacturing refers to the ability to manage manufacturing operations “in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Sustainability Objectives for Manufacturers. Where Does ERP Come into Play with Manufacturer Sustainability Efforts?

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Insights Solutions Global

MARCH 11, 2019

So why do these companies ultimately choose Thailand? Is Thailand a place that irreplaceable? It is true that the cost of investing in China is increasing, and it is a reasonable practice for companies to withdraw from the Chinese market.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Major Trends: Volatile Production, Capacity Crisis & The Need for EV Automotive manufacturing is experiencing a huge global transformation compared to the past. Let’s take a look at today’s vehicle production and distribution market and how companies are overcoming these challenges.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

A virus in China disrupts auto manufacturing in Detroit , or a flood in Thailand takes out a cluster of research and production facilities. While supply chains are recovering, a recent survey found that 57% of shippers experienced longer lead times from suppliers in China.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and October published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled continued contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. in November.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Unilever is one of the world’s largest food manufacturers. For example, if they buy a component for their hardware products in Thailand, they have an estimate for the logistics emissions associated with the component. But can TMS solutions do even better? Oracle’s TMS has built in analytics to make these estimates.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and Q3-2023 published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled added contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. down from the 49.2

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QAD

APRIL 14, 2020

Manufacturing in Singapore. Typical manufactured products include electronics, chemicals, oil drilling equipment, petroleum refining, biomedical products, scientific instruments, telecommunications equipment, processed food and beverages, ship repair and offshore platform construction. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing.

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Resilinc

JULY 6, 2021

Reuters’ reporting team interviewed a wide range of managers at manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who predicted shortages of holiday gift items. It was an outbreak in the vast Shenzhen manufacturing and export hub that led to infections among dock workers and the sharp cutback in shipping out of Yantian, Nansha, and Shekou.

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Resilinc

MAY 17, 2022

And for OEMs in virtually every manufacturing industry, supply chains are where much of their climate change risk lies. This of course starts with mapping the sites across the world that supply your business, including manufacturers, warehouses, and logistics providers several tiers below direct suppliers.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Reportedly, the vast majority of detained goods were produced in either Malaysia, Vietnam or Thailand. That is because that the country of origin of goods is irrelevant since reportedly only 13 percent of shipments detained by customs officials were of China origin.

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Unleashed

JUNE 22, 2022

It’s been a long two years for manufacturing and logistics businesses at the sharp end of rapidly-changing global events. But which sub-sectors of manufacturing and logistics struggled most to fulfil orders during the pandemic, and how quickly did they rally?

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub. The voracious appetite of US consumers for goods — from Apple products to Xmas trees — saw China become the de facto manufacturer of consumer goods.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

Our annual predictions advisory began with a summary of prevailing global economic, financial and manufacturing outlooks. Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Activity. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. Economic Outlook Significantly Changed. for the month of December 2021.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. We saw this type of issue over the past several years with the Japan earthquake / Tsunami in and with the Thailand floods. These are the types of issues that impact supply for an entire region.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

A virus in China disrupts auto manufacturing in Detroit , or a flood in Thailand takes out a cluster of research and production facilities. While supply chains are recovering, a recent survey found that 57% of shippers experienced longer lead times from suppliers in China.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Other materials are added to both synthetic and natural rubber to instill desired functional properties through the manufacturing process. Over 90% of natural rubber comes from Asia, with Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia making up 70% of the world’s supply of natural rubber.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights select June and Q2-2022 global manufacturing and supply chain indices, with the data indicating increased headwinds and challenges in the months to come. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. Global Wide Production Activity. Select Regional Highlights.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

HAPM Magna Seating System (Thailand) is a global automotive supplier and leader in the seat adjusting mechanism industry. in Thailand and Magna International in Canada. in Thailand and Magna International in Canada. By July 2018, the cooperative relationship was fully established with HAPM Magna Seating System Co Ltd.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2018

Those were among the phrases that officials voiced at a recent seminar in Bangkok organized by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). Thailand’s rulers, led by Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, are waging an all-out campaign to attract foreign investment to the country’s infrastructure and industrial sectors. “Stop and go.”

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AFFLINK

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Floods in Thailand cost the auto industry, dependent on parts from Thai manufacturers, more than $5 billion in sales during the six months it took to recover. An earthquake in Japan hurt electronics manufacturers for more than a year and created a dramatic drop in net income.

Optimal Sourcing 62

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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.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Let’s take an example from one of our clients in manufacturing. PTT , the largest oil and gas company in Thailand, is a good example.The company was using a solution for global supply chain planning but they found this solution too restrictive. The company was using spreadsheets to source its materials.

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