Freightos

DECEMBER 28, 2023

More Resources Home December 28, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Asia – N.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study May 9, 2023 | | Innovation by Alex Saric In today’s age of uncertainty, procurement departments are under tremendous pressure. Procurement leaders are acting. The same applies internally.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. Background. Prediction Background. based manufacturing facilities had soared by over 116 percent.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

On a regional scale, the bank anticipates that growth among emerging market and developing economies will diverge this year, picking up in East and Central Asia , Pacific as well as Europe while moderating in all other regions, particularly Latin America , Middle East and North Africa countries. percent in 2023, compared to 4.1

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 13, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. These efforts will have broader Amazon and industry deployment trials in 2023 and beyond.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2023

Shippers’ Council Roundtable: Air Freight Procurement Synopsis: Did you know that there was no peak season for airfreight last quarter (the first time in five years)? REGISTER NOW TO LOGISYM ASIA PACIFIC 2023 REGISTER NOW TO LOGISYM ASIA PACIFIC 2023 Reserve your spot today!

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides monthly highlight commentary and perspectives on published January 2023 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Global Wide Production Activity The January 2023 J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. Figure below) The January value of 49.1

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

At DHL eCommerce’s first Asia Pacific Head of Go Green, he put in place carbon footprint management, sustainability training, illegal wildlife smuggling monitoring training, and employee engagement. Tim has held various positions with MNCs, gaining a wide knowledge and expertise in logistics operations.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of March and Q1- 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which reinforce a state of stabilization within global supply chain networks. The overall average for all of Q1-2023 was 48.6 The March 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report on Business® fell to a value of 46.3 for January.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Our featured guest is Graham Scott, Vice President of Global Procurement for global based manufacturing services provider Jabil. He has lived and held leadership roles in Europe , Asia and the U.S. This will include topics related to the year 2023 and beyond. over the course of his career. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog unveils a summarized overview of our annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains for the year 2023 and beyond. We will then proceed into what we expect major themes to be in 2023. . Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved. .

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

At DHL eCommerce’s first Asia Pacific Head of Go Green, he put in place carbon footprint management, sustainability training, illegal wildlife smuggling monitoring training, and employee engagement. Tim has held various positions with MNCs, gaining a wide knowledge and expertise in logistics operations.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and perspectives on reported June 2023 and Q2-2023 quarterly global and regional PMI indices. Further noted was a faster rate of contraction while optimism concerning the second half of 2023 has weakened. The report noted that the June value represented “ the eighth month of contraction.”

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Resilinc

APRIL 17, 2024

While it may seem smart to simplify procurement and lower costs, single sourcing can actually expose businesses to risks that can jeopardize their operations and bottom line. Single sourcing and sole sourcing are two different procurement strategies in supply chain management. What is single sourcing and sole sourcing?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

In Asia, Vietnam and Bangladesh are more important sourcing locations. Much of the world’s fabric is produced in Asia, for example. VF is having conversations with fabric manufacturers to encourage them to produce more fabric in factories outside of Asia. This highly automated DC will go live in the second quarter of 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The advisory defined further opportunities as extended joint procurement agreements, joint operations and equipment pooling in the short-term, and joint back-offices, shared service centers and IT development over the long-term. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 31, 2023

Additionally, protests and labor actions by workers and consumers in Latin America and Asia disrupted manufacturing and logistics for many commodities. #2 What factors will impact commodities in 2023? Learn how CommodityWatchAI can help your team stay on top of commodity trends for 2023.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sustainability is definitely coming of age in Asia. In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025. Making Asia a Leader – One Green Initiative at a Time.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

More Resources Home Red Sea and Suez Canal Shipping Crisis Update Judah Levine Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Even with an international naval force in place, Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea continue. The number of impacted Asia – N.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Global trade is reportedly set to contract by 5 percent in 2023 compared to 2002, amounting to upwards of $30.7 Prevailing IMF Economic Forecast In a Supply Chain Matters commentary published in October , we highlighted for readers the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) forecasts for 2023 and 2024. percent in 2023 and a forecasted 4.8

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Supplier negotiation is the most critical skill in the world of procurement. It requires an in-depth knowledge of procurement processes to be able to bring the supplier on a mutual agreement. The following are common types of negotiation in procurement: 1. The aim is often to secure volume discounts or advantageous terms.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

More Resources Home November 21, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) decreased 7% to $1,291/FEU.

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Resilinc

JULY 26, 2022

According to Counterpoint Research, as quoted by Nikkei Asia, Samsung saw “favorable pricing, high utilization rate[s] and share wins in [the] foundry sector,” including strong growth in large-scale integration for products ranging from smartphones to automobiles.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides what is likely to be a final commentary of the year 2023, now amounting to in excess of 270 authored commentaries. Bob Ferrari Founder and Managing Director © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

Judah Levine January 3, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01) increased 63% to $2,713/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03) climbed 55% to $3,900/FEU.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A report by Nikkei Asia Technology indicates that Apple contract manufacturing services provider Foxconn is planning to incrementally expand iPhone production capacity within India. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

HP released a statement on Monday in conjunction with the Nikkei report indicating that the PC maker was expanding production in Southeast Asia and elsewhere, including Mexico. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2023

Background Within our research arm’s January 2023 published advisory, 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains , we included a prediction that manufacturers would seek more direct control and added resiliency of their component or outsourced production supply networks in 2023. All rights reserved.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As we have noted in this thread of updates, to a further extent, shipments from Asia eastward that traverse the Panama Canal are an important added backdrop to ocean transport disruption impacts. billion profitability in 2023, and an astounding $36.8 Our prior published update was on January 19 th. That compares to $9.8

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Freightos

JANUARY 10, 2024

Judah Levine January 10, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 60% to $2,713/FEU. Asia – N. Asia – N.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

Negotiation, a crucial skill in the realms of business and procurement, demands the ability to remain calm, collected, and confident even in the most challenging situations. Today, we share our carefully compiled selection of the top ten negotiation-related films for 2023. However, mastering this art can be tough and perplexing.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Many governments are incentivising companies to invest in new manufacturing technologies, and the manufacturing sector in Asia has undergone significant change in recent years. Technology is becoming a major focus for Asian manufacturers. Manufacturing will continue to be shaped in 2024 and beyond, by technological advances.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Added Background Developments As noted in a prior posting , Apple CEO Tim Cook has voluntarily asked for total compensation cut for 2023. That has been the case in Vietnam, and the looking glass will be in India in 2023. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

percentage points higher that the December 2023 ending value. percentage point increase over the average of Q4-2023. with the Q4-2023 quarterly average of 52.2, percentage points higher than the Q4-2023 average of 49.3. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended March on an optimistic footing. The March reading of 50.6

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But more than half of their shipments – including a significant portion that begin at factories in Asia – travel across oceans or continents These long-distance shipments go by ocean, air, or rail. That increases the value of the analytics used by the procurement team. First and last mile shipments are usually by truck.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of February 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which appear to indicate some stabilization within global supply chain networks. In contrast, performance levels related to North America , Europe and South America were noted as remaining weak, on average, compared to Asia.

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