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Global Supply Chains: Long-Term Trends

New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

Global Supply Chains Have Been Fundamentally Changing Since 2008. An interesting article in The Economist points out that while we think of the pandemic as having triggered sudden changes in global supply chains, many recent changes just represent an acceleration of trends that had been underway since the 2008 Great Recession.

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6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

GlobalTranz

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. E-commerce models exacerbated this trend while supply variability challenged order reliability. The average brand owner outsources 28-35% of manufacturing, but most coordinate using only spreadsheets and email.

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Ripped from the Headlines: Supply Chain Trends in the News

Talking Logistics

In today’s “Ripped from the Headlines” segment, I revisit these trends through the lens of recent news articles. I wrote about this emerging trend in Keeping Control: What 3PLs Must Convince Their Customers (March 2014). Ralph Lauren to Bring Management of Distribution Site In-House (WSJ- sub.

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Can Australian Manufacturing be Brought Back Home from China?

Logistics Bureau

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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Two Million Vacant Manufacturing Jobs by 2025…How Can We Tackle the Skills Gap?

GlobalTranz

Approximately 60 percent of today's unfilled manufacturing jobs are due to a shortage of applicants with sufficient proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and math ( STEM ) skills. IMPO Executive Editor, Anna Wells provides insights into the complicated issue in her article “Why The Manufacturing Skills Gap Is Serious”.

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Supply Chain Challenges in 2020: What Manufacturers Can Do to Combat Pressures and Come Out Ahead

RFgen

The ISM index of manufacturing activity hit its lowest level since the Great Recession in December 2019, indicating industry contraction. Manufacturers can offset the effects of outside pressures and meet evolving challenges with strategic implementation of technology solutions.