Resilinc

MAY 4, 2021

political leaders and geopolitical analysts advocate procuring more goods from other democratic countries. There is an enormous opportunity to make America’s supply chains less overseas dependent by sourcing more parts, materials, and products from America’s neighbors. manufacturing. billion were apparel. corporations.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Accenture Acquires Global Logistics Consulting Firm Flo Group Global based consulting and other services firm Accenture has reportedly acquired European based global logistics consulting services firm Flo Group. The deal reportedly will further enhance Oracle’s logistics software deployment capabilities across Europe.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

One European intimate clothing and hosiery apparel manufacturer is a great example of a company that faced multiple brands, products numbering in the tens of thousands, seasonal demand and many fashion changes. As a result, procuring materials from suppliers, factory production and warehouse logistics had become much more complex.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog calls reader attention to two recently published research papers that address evidence of ongoing shifts in global supply component and end production sourcing. The above seems to imply, from our lens, the movement toward China Plus sourcing activity.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2022

By now our Supply Chain Matters readers have already viewed headlines of yet another COVID-19 variant induced lockdown of certain manufacturing and port facilities in China. Impacted are manufacturing clusters located in Shenzhen and Changchun city areas which have been placed on minimum one-week lockdowns as of this past weekend.

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Resilinc

APRIL 27, 2021

While the pandemic has given procurement managers fresh ammunition to advocate for greater resiliency within their corporate supply chains, geopolitical experts and a bipartisan coalition of legislators argue that the U.S. There are high risks in depending so heavily on East Asian manufacturers, even if they are close U.S.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 3, 2021

These concepts can be hard to define and measure, and even harder to integrate into procurement. Revelations about forced labor and poor working conditions have also harmed the reputations of several leading apparel brands including H&M and Boohoo. Retailer Uniqlo Co.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Background Global wide transportation and logistics costs increased at unprecedented rates during 2021 and 2022. Our specific prediction was that manufacturers and retailers will exercise considerable pressure on carriers for re-negotiating existing transportation and logistics contracts.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

”[1] Commenting on the Gartner prediction, the editorial staff at Material Handling & Logistics (MH&L) write, “Supply chain officers need to take note of the fact that both consumer and shareholders are clearly shifting toward sustainability. ”[2]. ”[2]. ”[3] It’s an important question.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Though fashion and apparel is an indispensable part of the human lifestyle and one of the basic necessities, we can also say that it has gone beyond the scope of being one and has become a yardstick to judge an individual’s personality. Additionally, as we have mentioned, the demand for clothes and apparel also fell down drastically.

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Gravity Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Sourcing: Mitigate risk during periods of supply chain disruption, such as those caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, by using digital technology. . The post Sourcing – What You Need To Know About Coronavirus Supply Chain Disruption appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 18, 2023

.” According to The Economist , “Water shortages, combined with reputational damage and regulatory overreach, could affect many hydro-dependent industries, from food production, mining and power generation to apparel and electronics. Supply chain and logistical problems caused by water woes make matters worse.”[2]

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Define your procurement response strategy. Many countries have closed shops for non-essential and discretionary purchases, and even where they are open, consumers may be cautious about venturing to the high street, preferring to shop online. This in turn could put logistics under pressure at companies like Amazon.

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Elementum

APRIL 4, 2018

US manufacturing activity dropped slightly in March. The import duties on aluminum and steel could affect many US stakeholders including automakers, aircraft manufacturers, food and beverage companies, and the construction sector. Diversifying sources of production is another key component in building supply chain resilience.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 6, 2013

Demonstrators are protesting apparel offices (such as Gap’s offices in San Francisco) to demand better working conditions in Bangladesh factories. This is a difficult set of decisions for apparel companies. Some, like Disney and Nike, have announced that they simply won’t buy any apparel produced in Bangladesh.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 7, 2022

It’s been newsworthy since at least the mid-’90s when reports of sweatshops in apparel became commonplace. Forced labor in industries such as agriculture and apparel have continued to be a problem over the years, with prevalence in commodities such as palm oil, cotton, cocoa, coffee, and sugarcane, to name but a few.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. Additionally, the company’s manufacturing expertise will enable the reduction of production costs. Kick back, be inspired and happy innovating.

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Elementum

APRIL 4, 2018

US manufacturing activity dropped slightly in March. The import duties on aluminum and steel could affect many US stakeholders including automakers, aircraft manufacturers, food and beverage companies, and the construction sector. Diversifying sources of production is another key component in building supply chain resilience.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Augmented Reality will allow “ virtual showrooming ” of apparel goods at home, allowing consumers to “try on” clothes using their iPads or other digital devices. Check out Industry 4.0 – Smart Manufacturing of the Future! Subscribe Here!

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

These are sophisticated global networks, external of the business itself, comprised of manufacturers, logistics enterprises, and third-party suppliers. Procurement is emerging as a particularly helpful and strategic function to sustainability efforts and setting supply chain sustainability goals.

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SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

These are sophisticated global networks, external of the business itself, comprised of manufacturers, logistics enterprises, and third-party suppliers. Procurement is emerging as a particularly helpful and strategic function to sustainability efforts and setting supply chain sustainability goals. Reduces burden on suppliers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

At the same time, the Chief Purchasing Officer (CPO) has taken on a pivotal role by securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect the workforce and direct materials when primary sources fail. As disruptions become the norm, Supply Chain Planning and Source-to-Pay (S2P) cycles need to be increasingly dynamic and intertwined.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Say you’re a manufacturer , refining your production and capacity planning. If you’re a manufacturer , have you produced enough? For all of this, you need a solution that provides your entire organization with a single source of truth, helping teams align on inventory positioning, financial decisions , and business planning.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2016

This family-owned company — a leading brand in durable workwear and outdoor apparel — was founded in 1889 but its business continues to change rapidly. Procurement & Contract Management. He will be my guest on Talking Logistics in an upcoming episode, so I don’t want to steal his thunder today. Its freight spend?

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 7, 2022

It’s been newsworthy since at least the mid-’90s when reports of sweatshops in apparel became commonplace. Forced labor in industries such as agriculture and apparel have continued to be a problem over the years, with prevalence in commodities such as palm oil, cotton, cocoa, coffee, and sugarcane, to name but a few.

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Requis

JULY 24, 2020

Insiders joke (quite fairly, as it turns out) about billion-dollar procurement-management-disposition cycles that are managed in spreadsheets. You can start with things like logistics, and see how much things have changed in just the past five years. In the procurement space, what I want to be able to assess is risk management.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

CEO Doug McMillon indicated at the time that consumers were being impacted by the effects of high inflation and were purchasing more affordable food and groceries, shunning discretionary purchases. In somewhat of a contrast, clothing and apparel retail chain Kohl’s in its latest report of quarterly financial performance reported an 8.1

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Claritum

JULY 5, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. If you can measure it then you can manage it” This statement is so true in the procurement field. The supply chain may contain components of raw materials, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, resellers, agents, logistics, retailers and many other entities. Uniforms and Apparel.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 19, 2013

A friend working at a large third party logistics company noted how demand is very soft. A major provider of apparel is seeking to bypass 3PL in the hopes of taking out costs, but are in fact being bypassed themselves by the retailer. A large global manufacturing company has frozen their travel budgets due to concerns over revenue.

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FLEXE

APRIL 12, 2017

Your logistics could mean the difference between life and death. Can you remember your first online purchase? Today, for many of us, shopping online happens more frequently than in-store purchases. In eCommerce, logistics can make or break your business. eCommerce is fast-paced and competitive. Seems like forever ago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

It is one of those high-end brands with global recognition, and to my surprise, the manufacturer’s own website did not have any stock and no indication on when it would be available. Planning systems need to address the risk and variability not only on the demand side but also on the supply and logistics side.

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RFgen

MARCH 8, 2017

In 1996 the athletic shoe and attire manufacturer, tried unsuccessfully (twice) to integrate a warehouse management system into its operations, according to Supply Chain Digest. A report published by AT Kearney & Rapid Ratings indicated that managing supply chain risk is not much of a priority for procurement.

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RFgen

MARCH 8, 2017

In 1996 the athletic shoe and attire manufacturer, tried unsuccessfully (twice) to integrate a warehouse management system into its operations, according to Supply Chain Digest. A report published by AT Kearney & Rapid Ratings indicated that managing supply chain risk is not much of a priority for procurement.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Unilever has sustainability at the very heart of its business model, extending all the way through the supply chain from distribution to procurement. For example, by 2020, Unilever expects to sustainably source 100% of its raw materials, even those used for packaging. The Sustainability Drive.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Fast forward to present day and you’ll find that ecommerce warehousing is equipped with robotics, logistics automation , IoT technology, and real-time inventory management software. Smart warehousing improves logistics operations so online retailers can grow their business while maintaining transparency and control.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 30, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. We are familiar with the concept of buying online books, electronic goods, gift articles, apparels. Automotive. Healthcare.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The success of a direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand relies heavily on its ecommerce operations — from product procurement to distributing inventory , to shipping customer orders. . Shipping logistics . Shipping logistics. We continually are able to reliably and quickly fulfill thousands of orders during a single apparel drop.

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