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Manufacturing Spotlight: Philippines

Elementum

20 Japanese electronics firms were considering to transfer their hubs from China to the Philippines in 2016, due to China’s declining economic growth and rising wages. The Philippines is now ranked next to China, overtaking Thailand and Vietnam. Murata Manufacturing Co., to manufacture Mirage model. and Cemedine Co.

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Fast Fashion in the Philippines Retail Market

Vinculum

The rise of Fast Fashion in the Philippines. The Philippines also prefers imported clothing and accessories to locally-produced clothing and accessories sold at tiangges since imported Fashion is more appealing and seen as a superior quality to local fare. Philippine Fashion that is ethical and sustainable.

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The Cost of Climate Change on Your Supply Chain

Kinaxis

In 2014, three of the top five biggest supply chain disruptions were related to natural disasters. Kevin O’Marah recently published his thoughts in a Forbes article, stating he believes a carbon tax applied to manufacturing and distribution is the way to go.

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A chat with Scott Phillips

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

I packed my (one) bag to start a considerable journey into becoming a Supply Chain Professional from the manufacturing floor up, with Detmold (Detpak) Packaging. . In 2014, I was appointed Global Supply Chain role with ECCO Shoes and relocated back to Singapore.

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Amazon vs. Alibaba: A Battle for Southeast Asia

Elementum

By becoming key players in trucking, warehousing, and shipping, Amazon is able to lower its shipping costs, open doors for smaller merchants to publish more products, and allow Chinese and Indian sellers and manufacturers to access Amazon warehouses. Alibaba, the prominent ecommerce leaders in China, has its share of expansions.

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Prep Your Supply Chain for Super Typhoon Soudelor

Elementum

Mitigation Best Practices: Identify inventory, impacted manufacturing sites, alternative sources, and re-align production schedules. Super Typhoon Halong, which hit the Philippines in 2014, cost businesses over $10 billion and knocked out supply chains for 41 weeks.

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Asia Supply Chain Excellence Report: Issue, January 2013

Tompkins Blog

January 2014. Manufacturers need to stay abreast of new regulations and be capable of responding rapidly. However, most manufacturing is on the east coast, while the earthquake and flood-prone regions are further west. Supply Chain Risk in China: Focus on. Key Areas to Gain Greater Peace of Mind.

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