The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Disruptions cause supply chain uncertainty Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in Asia continue to see strong demand for trade supply. For instance, sourcing of raw materials for battery manufacturing may become the next great supply problem as automakers bet big on electrification in 2023.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 27, 2022

iDev Partners provides growth and turnaround services to owners and executives of small and medium-sized automotive, industrial, and technology businesses. Trend #2: Near sourcing and shorter supply chains. The port congestion and challenges caused by the pandemic highlighted the problem with suppliers from Asia.

Trends 174

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QAD

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The automotive market is trading in the internal combustion engine (ICE) for battery-powered electric vehicles. The new demand for high-power, low-cost batteries has sparked interest in the tech sector, causing a dramatic entrance of newcomers to the automotive market. Market Drivers for the Automotive Battery.

Automotive 95

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2023

That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of China Plus sourcing, along with other alterative sourcing strategies to include domestic on-shoring or near-shoring of supply network needs. Reportedly, much of this supply output activity is associated with automotive supply and production activity. and Canada.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 14, 2021

Media Partners–CargoNOW, the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society, Supply Chain Wayne, APAC CIO Outlook and Automotive Logistics. This collective source of rich knowledge, industry experience and market buzz, is a very unique opportunity and one which has made this event a great success. THE FEEDBACK. Royston Phua.

Vietnam 211

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 22, 2020

As the virus began to spread out from China, Asia, as a region, provided the first lessons to their global peers on how to mitigate the impact of both supply and demand sides. . Sourcing strategies will focus on risk-free, nearshoring supply base with long term partnership with TCO-competitive suppliers, who value sustainability. .

Supply Chain Software 147

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Demand Driven Technologies

MAY 7, 2021

YUKO comprises modern automotive and industrial oils, lubricants, cooling and lubricating fluids, forming fluids, service products that comply with international quality standards. They have permits of automobile manufactures and are exported to more than 70+ countries of the CIS, USA, Europe, Africa and Asia.

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Demand Driven Technologies

MAY 7, 2021

YUKO comprises modern automotive and industrial oils, lubricants, cooling and lubricating fluids, forming fluids, service products that comply with international quality standards. They have permits of automobile manufactures and are exported to more than 70+ countries of the CIS, USA, Europe, Africa and Asia.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Resilinc

JULY 26, 2022

According to Counterpoint Research, as quoted by Nikkei Asia, Samsung saw “favorable pricing, high utilization rate[s] and share wins in [the] foundry sector,” including strong growth in large-scale integration for products ranging from smartphones to automobiles. And tech firms are getting into the automotive industry.

Manufacturing Procurement 62

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2021

iDev Partners provides growth and turnaround services to owners and executives of small and medium-sized automotive, industrial, and technology businesses. Trend #2: Near sourcing and shorter supply chains. The port congestion and challenges caused by the pandemic highlighted the problem with suppliers from Asia.

Trends 130

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QAD

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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. Not only will local automakers need to source battery components closer to home, but foreign auto brands that depend heavily on U.S. economy and positioning the U.S.

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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

APRIL 5, 2024

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. This is not only from the notions of China Plus sourcing actions, but is responding to export demand from other Asian, Europe and U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

market and secure redundant sources of supply. With the USMCA trade agreement providing greater certainty on trade rules and more transparency around labor and other ESG issues, OEMs in industries ranging from automotive to furniture, toys to medical products are growing their Mexico-based supply chains. Due to strong U.S. As new U.S.

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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. Several organisations in the UAE are actively engaged in supporting local food production by utilising cutting-edge technological solutions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Food Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Lithium and Lithium-Ion Batteries Top Consumers and Producers of Lithium The lithium market is undergoing a significant global shift, with the Asia-Pacific region leading the way in market share. By 2040, over 60% of demand for nickel is projected to come from batteries—up from less than 10% in 2020.

Alloy 58

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

automotive supply chain footprint is the unique nature of existing auto assembly and supplier production sites where foreign based auto manufacturers have elected to primarily locate production within U.S. Today, China based EV automakers and suppliers have notable cost advantages in materials sourcing, production and labor costs.

Negotiating Skills 59

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

This is a key reason for the shift towards a core platform for spend/supplier management – collaboration needs to be embedded in Source-to-Pay processes and it does not stop and end with any one process. Some suites have embedded MDM capabilities that can unify data across the enterprise and fix issues at the source.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Resilinc

MAY 10, 2022

Fifteen percent of ISM members fear delays from suppliers in Asia will last into the summer, while Apple announced a $4 billion to $8 billion hit to Q2 revenue due to inability to meet consumer demand. These sites make nearly 10,000 parts for Resilinc customers in industries ranging from automotive to life sciences.

Policies 62

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Those industries include data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics. But more than half of their shipments – including a significant portion that begin at factories in Asia – travel across oceans or continents These long-distance shipments go by ocean, air, or rail.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 196

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

The automotive industry, for example, has famously relied on a JIT manufacturing strategy (or lean manufacturing) since the 1950’s. While this approach certainly drove up profitability in the automotive industry, it proved challenging when a microchip shortage slowed production for many vehicles.

Just-in-Time 98

Just-in-Time Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Disruption 98

Resilinc

APRIL 19, 2023

Factory disruptions saw a 17% boost QoQ; labor shortages, strikes, falling consumer demand, and energy crises in both Asia and Europe all played a role. Key industries impacted by the 216 reported recalls are BioPharma, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Automotive, Freight, and Transportation.

Supply Chain Disruption 62

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 25, 2022

Europe and Asia — and far more resilient for the digital future. ”. Two years of the effects of a global pandemic have uncovered how a global wide shortage of semiconductor can impact major industries and their business and financial performance such as that which occurred across the global automotive industry.

Ukraine 59

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

East Coast ports in transit from Asia will surge to a new record high in the coming months. The report cites data indicating that the volume of Asia-East Coast routings is expected to reach 889,000 TEU ’s by the month of June, up 40 percent from 2021 full-year average routings. Stated drivers of the changed routings from Asia to U.S.

Ukraine 52

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 3, 2020

For other manufacturing sectors, such as the automotive industry, a very different pattern emerged.”[5] Moreover, especially for essential products, firms could consider ways to reduce supply interdependencies between geographies by sourcing locally and serving local markets.” ” Footnotes. [1]

Modeling 169

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

We wanted to alert our Supply Chain Matters readers to an upcoming podcast that will be of benefit to many strategic sourcing, planning, product development and procurement professionals. I had the opportunity to interact with Graham Scott, Vice President of Global Procurement for global based manufacturing services provider Jabil.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 17, 2022

Foxconn and Asia Market Forecasters Provide Muted Outlook on High Tech Product Demand. Foxconn and Asia Market Forecasters Provide Muted Outlook on High Tech Product Demand. Nomura reportedly indicated in its latest research note that Asia shipments may have reached a critical inflection point.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

A published report by Nikkei Asia (Paid subscription or metered view) reports that manufacturers and suppliers located in the Chengdu and Shenzhen areas of China are once again impacted by a new round of population shutdowns manifested by the country’s zero tolerance Covid-19 infection policies. percent according to this same source.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. consultation firm, runs four ‘Logistics Briefing’ newsletters: Global, Americas, Asia/Pacific and Mergers & Acquisitions. Weekly/Monthly.

Resource Reduction 120

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

The automotive industry, for example, has famously relied on a JIT manufacturing strategy (or lean manufacturing) since the 1950’s. While this approach certainly drove up profitability in the automotive industry, it proved challenging when a microchip shortage slowed production for many vehicles.

Just-in-Time 52

Just-in-Time Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Disruption 52

Elementum

JUNE 6, 2016

Europe and Asia Follow Suit. Some companies in Europe and Asia are also looking to grow their Mexican presence. Mexican government sources cite competitive advantages such as a stable currency exchange rate, advantageous regulatory conditions for trading, and highway and rail accessibility with over 150 international harbors.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

Walmart will pay more for domestic sources, but will not be burdened with the inventory and purchasing FOB. In particular, a lot of maintenance parts for equipment, replacement parts for appliances, automobiles, and larger (>48 nm) chips are still produced in Asia – and we will continue to see shortages of these component parts.

Predictive Analytics Software 94

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Coronavirus and the Automotive and Pharmaceutical Supply Chains ; Chris Cunnane. Coronavirus Impacts Manufacturing Supply Chains in Southeast Asia ; Bob Gill. When it comes to these issues, there are few better sources than Dr. Pinar Keskinocak and Neelima Ramaraju. Vertical farming can be part of the solution to this problem.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). 49% of respondents were from the manufacturing industry, 16% from the mechanical engineering sector, and 11% from the automotive market. Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Nikkei Asia ).

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Logility

APRIL 27, 2015

Temporal data—sources should be developed such as consumer trends, competitive offerings, weather, local events and so on that might affect demand in that location. Integrate and align these information models and sources between demand activities, such as promotions, to assure meeting required stocking levels.

Research 102

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Crisis Response – At the outset of the crisis, it’s easier to visualise a horizontal and linear supply chain with the 4 flows disrupted and adversely affecting the Core Supply Chain Functions, of Planning, Sourcing, Production, Distribution, last mile Deliveries and returns management or reverse logistics. Diversification.

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Elementum

JUNE 22, 2016

Panasonic has been supplying lithium-ion cells to Tesla for its Model S car since 2012, and their role has expanded through an agreement to supply automotive-grade battery cells to Tesla over the course of four years. Tesla Motors is a driving force among automobile-component suppliers in Asia. Opportunity for Profit. Market Value.

Manufacturing Procurement 102

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