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Supply Chain Disruption. A Deeper Look Into Context, Causes, and Trends  

Elementum

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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October Global PMI Reporting-Continued Production Contraction

Supply Chain Matters

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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Doing Business in Japan

QAD

In addition to its economic might, Japan has long been a model for manufacturers throughout the world. Manufacturing in Japan. Though, as the country has relied less on nuclear energy and imported fuels, thermal power has become the country’s largest energy source. China, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. as of 2017.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

The same applies to certain products in your range , some of which will inevitably incur more costs than others in the process of manufacturing or buying, storage, and delivery to customers. By understanding which of your customers are unprofitable, or yield minimal profits, you can take steps to reduce the cost of serving them.

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Cost To Serve – A Smarter Way to Improved Supply Chain Profitability

Logistics Bureau

Unless you are customising your manufacturing for each product, we’ll assume the production cost is the same each time the same product is produced. This often gives what is called a “whale curve” of accumulated net profits that shows how: Image Source: [link]. The reason for this is simple.

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Ensuring Workers’ Rights in Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Just about every major manufacturer has a supplier code of conduct to ensure that workers are treated humanely. Most global supply chains are made up of multiple tiers of manufacturing, stretching from production of raw materials to final assembly. Too often, however, those documents fail to prevent unacceptable working conditions.