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China Rare Earth Export Restrictions: Global Trade Impact

E2open

Immediate global trade impacts of the rare earth restrictions Previous rounds of Chinese export controls, such as in 2010 when it temporarily banned exports to Japan over a fishing trawler dispute, triggered panic buying and international disputes.

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3 Prerequisites to a Modern Demand-Driven Supply Chain

synchrono

In 2010, Gartner estimated that manufacturers outsourced about 70% of the products they make to other manufacturers. So, it only makes sense that, for most manufacturers, implementing modern demand-driven or pull-manufacturing techniques will require collaboration with many partners across the entire supply chain.

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Announcing the Supply Chains to Admire 2017 Award Winners

Supply Chain Shaman

The first number in a cell represents the average value for a specific industry for 2010-2016, and the percentage on the second line is a comparison of the average for 2010 when compared to 2016. Some of the strongest case studies of supply chain leadership are in this value chain.

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Savvy Supply Chain Leaders Aren’t Letting a Good Downturn Go to Waste

Logistics Viewpoints

But we’re also seeing many of the supply chain industry’s biggest digital pioneers displaying real moxie in recognizing the opportunity in front of them. A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000.

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Nothing Easy About Supplier Relationship Management

Talking Logistics

Can you aspire to have end-to-end supply chain visibility, which is what every manufacturer and retailer wants in order to become more agile and responsive, without also accepting end-to-end responsibility? Not an easy task, but a necessary one.

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On-Demand Webcast – Supply Chain Transformation: Avaya’s Journey

Kinaxis

Along the way they addressed many common challenges like disparate processes, multiple ERP systems and lack of supply chain visibility. Through the use of technology as an enabler, Avaya was able to transform their supply chain into one centered on continuous improvement and innovation. Speakers.

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Still Don’t Know How Many Slaves Are In Your Supply Chain?

Talking Logistics

Compliance with a similar law passed in California back in 2010 is equally poor. According to a recent report by the non-profit group Development International, only 14% of Californian companies fully comply with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (TISCA). How many slaves are in your supply chain?