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Coronavirus Highlights Fragility of Global Supply Networks

Jaggaer

As public health epidemiologists warn that the coronavirus epidemic is far worse than earlier envisaged and that other countries should consider tough containment measures similar to those imposed in China, the likely human cost of the outbreak is enormous. In the auto industry, China is the world’s major supplier of parts.

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CKS Benelux and Ivalua partner with Punch Powertrain to digitalise strategic sourcing

ivalua

Solution deployed in 10 days to improve direct material sourcing, increasing profitability. The platform was configured in 10 business days to deliver rapid value in the sourcing of direct materials. The platform was configured in 10 business days to deliver rapid value in the sourcing of direct materials.

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Two Important Questions About the Future of Freight Moves

Talking Logistics

The projections are from BTS’ and FHWA’s latest version of the Freight Analysis Framework (FAF) , “which integrates data from a variety of sources to create a comprehensive picture of freight movement among states and major metropolitan areas by all modes of transportation.”. trillion in 2015).

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Post-pandemic Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

. … The initial China experience with the virus provided some important lessons in supply-chain management — challenging truths and highlighting issues with the just-in-time systems that have come to be the norm. ” Sourcing Journal , 1 April 2020. [5] ”[4]. .”[5] ” Footnotes. [1]

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eCommerce Considerations During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Vinculum

The supply sides of businesses are struggling to continue manufacturing operations as most of this activity takes place in China, where the virus outbreak has been the most severe. Both Alibaba and JD.com expanded during the SARS crisis in 2002-2003. Not the first time. Change in Actions. Fashion Trends and Apparel.

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Supply Chain Disruptions Are New Opportunities – LogiSYM October/November 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Unlike SARS in 2003, the Covid-19 pandemic has spawned an unprecedented Global health pandemic. Arising from the pandemic is risk diversification i.e. reducing sourcing risks from China. But the recent pandemic exposed the massive over dependence on China in all sectors of the supply chain.

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The Year in Logistics: Most Popular Articles from 2020

Logistics Viewpoints

Earlier this week, the death toll from the Wuhan coronavirus rose to over 1,000 people, invoking memories of the 2003 SARS outbreak. When it comes to these issues, there are few better sources than Dr. Pinar Keskinocak and Neelima Ramaraju. Coronavirus and the Automotive and Pharmaceutical Supply Chains ; Chris Cunnane.