Logistics Bureau

APRIL 20, 2020

COVID-19 and the Future of China Sourcing and Manufacture. In this article, we take a quick look at one possible approach which could help to mitigate against any future widespread supply chain shocks. But global dependence on Chinese manufacturing is mind-boggling…. Factors That Could Complicate Departure From China. Stable economy.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies China Material Savings 52

Vinculum

JULY 25, 2022

These days e-commerce industry in Malaysia is flourishing significantly, and it has increased by 30% over the year with a track of RM254.6 Online advertisements and promotions are easy on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and other relatable sources. million websites to look into online purchasing patterns vividly.

Malaysia 52

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Consumers, activists, and investors increasingly want to know the products they buy are sourced sustainably and ethically. The article cites Dr. Darren Prokop, of the University of Anchorage Alaska, who explains supply chain visibility involves seeing “a particular activity with access to information at selected nodes.”

Supply Chain Design Software 174

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In Malaysia, CEVA Logistics worked closely with L’Oréal , a major producer of luxury and consumer products, to develop a social initiative of providing jobs for the hearing impaired at our warehouse since June 2020. CEVA Logistics actively reaches out to support social innovations and engage local communities. Photo Credit: L’Oréal.

Resource Reduction 242

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

For example, you’ll get a quick snapshot of all the tiers of the supplier network, including where all raw materials are sourced from. For example, it’s possible that your part is coming from Malaysia, but some raw materials (used to make that part) were sourced from Xinjiang, China. We also clean and normalize the data.

Supply Chain 62

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 4, 2016

Kevin O’Marah recently published his thoughts in a Forbes article, stating he believes a carbon tax applied to manufacturing and distribution is the way to go. The report is predicting economies including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines could be as much as a quarter less productive than they are now.

Supply Chain Planning 100

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Elementum

JUNE 19, 2015

In Malaysia, for example, one in three workers are victims of such forced labor. Many OEM’s use labor organizations to source laborers because it is cheaper and more efficient; however, by doing so they run the risk of employing forced laborers in the process.

Papua New Guinea 60

Papua New Guinea Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Software 60

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 25, 2020

Supply Chain Storm article and permission to publish here provided by Bryce Boothby. There’s also the issue of sourcing , as companies consider nearshoring and reshoring and requalify and re-assess their suppliers and sub-suppliers. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket: Start establishing other sources now. Subscribe Here!

Supply Chain Software 54

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Feature Article by Prof. In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management. From global to local and regional sourcing.

Innovation 244

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 23, 2017

“Instead of brand versus brand or store versus store, it is now suppliers—brand—store versus suppliers—brand—store, or supply chain versus supply chain,” as Lambert and Cooper [1] highlighted in a seminal research article in 2000. However, cutting off imports from developing countries will usually not help people in these countries.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Bangladesh Apparel Pakistan 40

MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

The Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) has developed a framework for helping banks to tap into this vast market. Many Asian SMEs turn to other sources of finance such as unregistered money lenders that charge high interest rates. This article was published in the newsletter Supply Chain Frontiers.

Asia 63

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Companies emphasized offshore sourcing, single suppliers, and centralized warehousing to optimize their operations. To enhance resilience, supply chain strategies have shifted from cost-saving to redundancy by engaging multiple suppliers, particularly from local or nearshore sources, to mitigate supply disruptions.

Purchasing Skills 130

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Global Supply Chain & Sourcing Director for ECCO Global Shoe Production & Sourcing. My projects in Malaysia, Philippines, China, Indonesia and eventually Vietnam, ranged from customer service and order fulfillment, shop-floor planning, inventory management, import/export and procurement.

Sourcing Strategies 162

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Negotiating Skills 162

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

In this article, we will focus on inventory and people as assets. Diversify Supplier Base : Relying on a broader array of suppliers helps distribute risk and reduces dependency on a single source. However, inventory is also an essential asset for many businesses.

Asset Management 130

Asset Management Inventory Reduction Inventory Optimal Sourcing 130

Enterra Insights

JUNE 15, 2018

There is a lot involved in trying to level the educational playing field, including how schools are funded; but, funding is not the primary focus of this article. ” If you don’t think technology has a significant role to play in the future of education, read an article I wrote about the Global Literacy Project.

Education 100

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Enterra Insights

MAY 16, 2022

” Because finding solutions is difficult, there is obviously no way I can discuss all suggested remedies in one short article. A modern system can analyze hundreds of thousands of data points from different sources and tell you precisely what you need to do to stay ahead of the curve. Improve supply chain visibility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 5, 2014

There are as many as a dozen middlemen in this supply chain says Dr. Manish Shukla, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI). This post is based on the article Recasting Middlemen in the Produce Supply Chain in the spring 2014 issue of the electronic newsletter Supply Chain Frontiers.

Malaysia 78

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

How Freightera compares to traditional carriers and brokers and online solutions, with pros and cons for each provider If you are trying to compare Freightera with other shipping solutions, this article will make it easier for you. Unfortunately, they have no Google reviews so we had to look elsewhere for another source. on Trustpilot.

Freight 26

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

How Freightera compares to traditional carriers and brokers and online solutions, with pros and cons for each provider If you are trying to compare Freightera with other shipping solutions, this article will make it easier for you. Unfortunately, they have no Google reviews so we had to look elsewhere for another source. on Trustpilot.

Freight 26

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

A big part of sustainability initiatives includes the use of ethical sourcing. Ethical sourcing is the process of ensuring that the products made are obtained through responsible and sustainable methods. While we have seen more companies promoting ethical sourcing, does the consumer really care? Ethical Sourcing.

Sourcing Strategies 203

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 203

Resilinc

MAY 2, 2023

From Q3 2022 to Q2 2023, CBP stopped 3,588 shipments for further evaluation valued at $1,078 million mainly from Malaysia, Vietnam, China, and Thailand. Notably, every single shipment from Malaysia detained by CBP fell under electronics. In total, 1042 shipments were stopped from Malaysia; almost 60% of all stopped electronics.

Industrial 62

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The company was replenishing dealers’ inventory weekly, using direct shipment and cross-docking operations from source warehouses located near Deere & Company’s manufacturing facilities. The company began with a pilot operation using a manufacturer in Malaysia. Making Supply Chain Cost Reductions Stick.

Cost Reduction Strategies 54

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Exapro Hub

JUNE 21, 2018

Malaysia: 25% / 49%. Source of some data: just-style.com). Thank you for reading our articles, stay informed about the industrial world and Exapro by following us on Exapro Hub , Facebook , Twitter and LinkedIn. The country also exported apparel worth US$161bn, giving it a 36.4% share of the world market.

China 31

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In this article, I want to address the security risks. In the concluding part of the article, I will discuss climate risks. What alternative sources of supply are available for the essential resources? 3] Neither security risks nor climate risks are easily addressed. You need to know: Which materials and goods are affected?

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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NC State SCRC

JULY 28, 2019

Low-cost country (LCC) sourcing is now a commonplace strategy for shrinking bottom line labor and material costs in most consumer products industries, including apparel, footwear, toys, and other manufactured products. This includes, but is not limited to, the proper disposal of hazardous waste.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 40

Logistics Bureau

JULY 26, 2021

Other products, such as motherboards and smart-home components, will no longer be produced in China either, as Alphabet plans to move their manufacture to Taiwan, Thailand, and Malaysia. For those SMEs that wait, though, sourcing costs might become an even more significant factor in the pullback from China.

China 98

China Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 98

NC State SCRC

JUNE 22, 2023

Do we have a crystal ball, and a system to produce a dashboard of every unit crossing a border where we pay a duty, and how much we are paying different countries like Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam or any of the hundreds of different countries we do business in today with suppliers or distributors? This is all very real.

Global 40

Global Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Cambodia 40

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2023

There were two excellent articles in the Financial Times (FT) on the Apple supply chain. The articles were based on interviews with supply chain experts including nine former Apple executives and engineers. Apple is the world’s most valuable company. The company had revenues of nearly $400 billion in their last fiscal year.

China 244

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