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.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 211

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 211

GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

Yesterday we spoke about the top motivations and reasons why reshoring in America from offshored facilities has several benefits and what are the statistics of reshoring since 2013. Future Outlook of Reshoring in America. Reshoring in America Outlook in the News & New Polls. Jobs & The Slow Movement of Reshoring.

America 120

America Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 8, 2013

In our ongoing discussion of labor and human rights violations in the supply chain, we’ve discussed in prior posts the problems that occurred in Bangladesh resulting in over 700 dead. Companies like Nike and Disney have publicly stated that they are not going to Bangladesh for apparel sourcing in the future.

Bangladesh 60

Bangladesh Cambodia Myanmar Manufacturing Procurement 60

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

Sustainability is created at the source of our products, services, and consumption. Sustainability is created in the jungles of Latin America. Sustainability is created in the textile factories of Bangladesh. Sustainability is created from Responsible Sourcing. How can you make Responsible Sourcing a Reality?

Sourcing Strategies 58

Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills Sourcing Sustainability 58

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2018

There is an active group in Europe and North America. The group is working on case studies to test new technologies like blockchain, cognitive computing, supply chain operating networks, and open source analytics. Fires in a Bangladesh sewing factory resulted in 112 deaths. The reason? Why Should You Care? Companies are busy.

Supply Chain Network Software 186

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 186

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2014

China’s rising cost and China’s RMB appreciation have motivated some western firms to source their products from other low-cost countries in South-East Asia. Bangladesh is an attractive place for western companies (e.g.,   When more firms source from Bangladesh, more contract manufacturers enter the market to meet demand. 

Cost Reduction Strategies 68

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Bangladesh Manufacturing Procurement 68

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 8, 2020

Consider other possible regional opportunities for the future (such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, etc.), Keep in mind that political protests that disrupted business recently were not limited to strictly Hong Kong and China, but also happened in Latin America, Middle East, Brazil, India and Mexico as well. Sharpen the saw.

Supply Chain Planning 124

Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 124