Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. In the spring of 2022, Asia/US ocean container rates resumed pre-pandemic levels and congestion eased in November 2022 into California ports. In March 2023, the level of disruption fell to a level seen in November 1998. (Yes,

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

As we go into the first week of 2023, many are wondering what’s ahead for global commerce and supply chains. As I’ve done in prior years, I’ll make a few predictions based on what happened in 2022 – and what I think it means for 2023. Inflation is indeed going down slowly– but not as fast as the markets would like.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Initiatives for more Sustainable Sourcing Industries have variations on this, but to limit the problems associated with poor transparency of quality, legality or sustainability; supply chain managers use some of the following methods: Physically go to the source and investigate. This problem is especially acute in Southeast Asia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2024

Hyundai’s Footprint in Southeast Asia: Building a Sustainable Future Hyundai has already turned its attention to Southeast Asia, demonstrating early commitment by supporting Indonesia in achieving its sustainability goals through investments in the country’s electric vehicle capabilities.

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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. Higher cost levels will need to be mitigated or reduced. Canada or Mexico.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Source: J.P. I decided to take a look at quarterly changes in worldwide merchandise export volumes from 2016 to 2023. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI compiles data from S&P Global and other sources from countries across the globe and weighs the countries based on annual manufacturing value added.

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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

AUGUST 14, 2023

History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry? The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. How alliances in the shipping industry might impact shippers?

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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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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference. Sourcing plays a crucial role in building strong supplier relationships and achieving cost-effectiveness in the supply chain.

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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. . seen as a likely alternative.

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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

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Asia is not immune to flight delay and cancellation incidents. 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.

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Freightos

JUNE 21, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home June 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.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2023

They are: 1) Ensure the rules and assumptions that guide your supply chain decisions are up to date : Durbha explains, “One of the major assumptions supply chain planners make is about lead times between supply sourcing and receiving locations.” Keeping abreast of current affairs can help planners make the right adjustments. .”

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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. However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. The overall average for all of Q1-2023 was 48.6

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

– How Logistics is Harnessing the Power of the Sun by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio We all know that our sun’s power is the main energy source for life on Earth. It is not going to be a major source of reduction, but it pays for itself operationally over time regardless. The Green Corridor: Catching the Sun Light!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. VFC’s supply chain sourced over 410 million units of apparel, footwear, and accessories in their last fiscal year.

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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. This facility is further reported to be the equivalent of a $1.54 billion facility, which is massive and implies more than just smartphone assembly.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

She provided me with some main emission sources in that sector as well as what some companies are concentrating their reductions work on. Main sources are: Enteric fermentation of ruminant livestock during digestion. Down on the Farm I spoke to a contact of South Pole, who works a lot with the agriculture side of things.

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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

The war for talent, has long been fought in Asia, as the region continues to be a power source of global growth, and as a result demand for talent often outstrips supply. He is a strong advocate of change for the Quality landscape in Asia. This is an important strategic need for an organization to address.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

These events have highlighted a need for agility and have led to significant changes and approaches to managing supply chains across the Asia Pacific region. . Source: 2021 FUTURE ENTERPRISE RESILIENCY & SPENDING- Wave 9, September 2021. Dr Christopher Holmes – Managing Director, IDC Insights Asia Pacific.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Our stated belief was that the multi-industry supply chain challenges of 2021 would not abate and would linger in some cases into 2023. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. He later indicated to media sources that such trends would have an impact on global supply chains. Mid-Year Assessment.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Green Corridor: Looking for the Green Lining by Timothy Foote, Director Transportation & Network APAC at Asendia and Founder of Susymbio 2023 is soon enough to end, and the transformation to a clean logistics future moves forward. Have a great end to 2023! The expansion of wind, solar and even nuclear power has expanded.

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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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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

percentage points higher that the December 2023 ending value. percentage point increase over the average of Q4-2023. New order growth reportedly accelerated at the fastest in nearly three plus year, which is a likely indication that this region has become the new go-to for China Plus product sourcing strategies. reflecting a 1.3

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

The mind-set challenge for all businesses today is to recognize the following: That commuter and business travel miles are a significant source of planet damaging green house gas emissions. There are work life balance advantages to working remotely.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The required portion starts at 50% in 2023, increasing another 10% each year until it reaches 100% in 2029. Meets Battery Mineral Sourcing Requirements. The percentage of localized mineral sourcing starts at 40% in 2023 and rises by 10% each year, reaching 80% after 2026. economy and positioning the U.S.

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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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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

He has lived and held leadership roles in Europe , Asia and the U.S. We explore the relationships of senior procurement leaders with an organization’s C-Suite executives, and perspectives on the role of sourcing and procurement transforming itself to be a stakeholder in enabling business strategies. over the course of his career.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 8, 2023

.”[2] According to McKinsey & Company analysts, there are six recognized world breadbaskets: Brazil/Argentina, United States/Canada, Northwestern Europe, Northern India, China/Southeast Asia, and Russia/Ukraine.[3] 7] José Andrés, “ Why global hunger is a national security threat ,” The Washington Post, 22 May 2023.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Organisations are taking the lead in establishing advanced infrastructure for storing and distributing locally and internationally sourced food supplies to different markets. million, which is over two times the figure in 2020.

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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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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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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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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 12, 2023

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