Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Goods move through 25 ports of entry into North America and 10 in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In Asia, Vietnam and Bangladesh are more important sourcing locations. VF sources many US bound items in Central America; the woeful performance at US ports is still a problem. Achieving Agility with Regional Supply Chains.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 212

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 212

Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2017

China aims to extend its logistics reach from the Pacific to the Atlantic through its One Belt, One Road initiative. The sheer size of the country’s “One Belt, One Road” logistics initiative, for instance, calls into question the true objective of the regional infrastructure plan. Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar. China-Pakistan.

China 73

China Logistics Network Optimization Software Global Logistics 73

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

Sustainability is created in the jungles of Latin America. Sustainability is created in the textile factories of Bangladesh. This is a perfect starting point for a procurement team searching for an infrastructure to build their responsible sourcing efforts upon. Sustainable Logistics: Making the Last Mile Eco-Friendly!

Sourcing Strategies 58

Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills Sourcing Sustainability 58

Logistics Bureau

JULY 26, 2021

US import tariffs and the desire to diversify manufacturing locations are the key drivers of the move, which will see some of the company’s production transferred to Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Cambodia. On the other, it’s unwise to underestimate the costs of switching procurement from one country to another.

China 98

China Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 98