The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Special thanks to Lars Jensen, CEO at Sea Intelligence Consulting and Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos Group for their input and insights for this report. It’s hard to predict what demand will be like for products like these ahead of time. Businesses whose inventories ran down slowly since March started restocking.

Purchasing Skills 217

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Freight Supply Chain Software 217

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of March and Q1- 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which reinforce a state of stabilization within global supply chain networks. However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. That stated, the reported 49.6 but represented 0.6

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Global Purchasing Skills 52

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and perspectives on reported July 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The July reported value of 48.7 The July reported value of 48.7 declined 0.7

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Taiwan Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and perspectives on reported June 2023 and Q2-2023 quarterly global and regional PMI indices. The data further points to added warning signs that strongly suggest added contraction in the quarter to come. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Price Reduction 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia.

Purchasing Skills 130

Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Asia Supply Chain Design Software 130

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

Inventory will remain bloated for the first half of 2023, – and supplier relationships will be tested. For instance, a large apparel brand requested about 20 of their largest textile mills (many in Pakistan, Singapore, China, and other regions) to travel all the way to San Francisco for a “Vendor Summit”.

Predictive Analytics Software 94

Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 94

Elementum

APRIL 25, 2016

As more people turn to the Internet to purchase products, industries are feeling the pressure to improve efficiency while ensuring customer satisfaction. In a recent investment research report, analysts noted that e-commerce sales will climb to over US $1 trillion by 2020 if the overall retail sector experiences even modest growth.

Demand Planning Software 60

Demand Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Supply and Demand 60

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

With so many having to work from home during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, consumers upped their purchases of in-home fitness equipment. Sourcing was both a cost as well as landed cost decision factor. Containers of fitness equipment shipped from Asia were delayed by major port and inland logistics disruptions.

Sourcing Strategies 105

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 105

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres. For example, US-based companies may be quite fortunate if they have access to manufacturers right on their doorstep in Mexico, a country with far lower labour costs than the rest of North America.

Optimal Sourcing 73

Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction 73

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 27, 2020

In many critical supply areas, such as biopharma, the now famous PPE, and high technology medical devices, not just calls, but screams for re-examining supply lines and explicitly, our reliance on China. With calls to shorten our supply lines and to become less reliant on China, comes tough questions. Not so fast….

Price Reduction 132

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Purchasing Skills 132

Vinculum

AUGUST 3, 2021

Cross-border e-commerce purchases are growing at an exceptional pace, and Asia makes up for a significant share of the global market. Asian consumers are increasingly leveraging the Internet for purchasing goods and services across borders. Despite that, Western companies have not been able to gain ground.

Asia 52

Asia Predictive Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Restaurants, bars find suppliers’ inventories are running dry. New aircraft purchases are focused around twinjets such as the Boeing 767 and 777. We reported a 94 percent year-over-year increase in sales in Q2, but revenues would have been much higher if in fact we had a normalized supply chain and logistics situation.”.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 165

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Price Reduction Finland 165

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

In addressing this quarterly shortfall, newly appointed FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam pointed to the following factors: A $500 million shortfall for the Express business unit as a result of unexpected volume weaknesses experienced from Asia and European shipment activity. This remains a significant challenge for FedEx.

Cost Reduction Strategies 59

Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies 59

Gravity Supply Chain

MAY 20, 2022

Developing end-to-end supply chain management software, Gravity optimizes operations, mitigates risk, and controls costs. In 1956, manually loading a ship cost $5.86 per ton; the standardized container cut that cost to just 16 cents a ton … The U.S. billion metric tons as of 2017. A world transformed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software 52

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times.

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 274

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Clients can remotely handle their inventory and make informed decisions based on their consumers purchasing behaviour. ShipWire also has a lot of storage facilities built in different countries such as US, China, Europe, Australia, and Asia. ShipWire for Security and Safety. Clients know the details of the order.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 45

Logistics Network Optimization Software Third Party Logistics Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Software 45

EMERGE App

JULY 16, 2018

These two e-commerce business models have really taken off in the past decade, helped no doubt by the resurgence of China as the world’s manufacturing hub, the app economy and the convenience of an always-on mobile web. Drape it on your shoulders or cover your legs, and you can enter holy places of worship in Europe and Asia.

Manufacturing Procurement 71

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Just-in-Time Modeling Software 71

Vinculum

JUNE 3, 2022

Asia-Pacific (China, South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, India, Australia, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific). Google’s Omnichannel report mentions that the shoppers who buy from different platforms provide 30% customer satisfaction to enhance the value of the business in a significant way. The Inventory Turnover.

Modeling Software 52

Modeling Software Omnichannel Inventory Management Software Optimization Software 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

She explained that she owned a Warehouse Management System, purchased a Proof of Delivery Software as a Service, implemented a licensed-to-use Accounting & Distribution System, deployed a customised online Order Management System and that she is struggling with fragmented data and documents across these systems.

Supply Chain Design Software 246

Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 246

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

FedEx Express introduces new routes between Asia and Europe. FedEx Express has announced the launch of a new route between Asia and Europe. Customers in North Asia, including China and Japan, will benefit from increased connection and service dependability as a result of the route. We will have to wait and see.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 208

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Oakland Demand Planning Software 208

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2023

Chile has long been a hub of second-hand and unsold clothing, made in China or Bangladesh and passing through Europe, Asia or the United States before arriving in Chile, where it is resold around Latin America. Our view is that imports will remain below recent levels until inflation rates and inventory surpluses are reduced.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 198

Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Logistics Chile 198

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

The Port of Oakland reported cargo in April dropped 7 percent compared to the same period a year ago due to factory and port shutdowns in China. Volume from Asia has slowed, as have the number of vessels coming to the port, according to the release. s CargoNet.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 212

Logistics Network Optimization Software Oakland Logistics Pricing Training 212

Vinculum

MAY 17, 2022

A report mentioned by IMARC Group with title mainly called Account Reconciliation Software market includes Global Industry shares, opportunity, size, share, trends, and forecast 2022-2027. These reports effectively keep track of the market forecasts to enhance the sales channel magnificently. The market hikes up to US$5.8 Healthcare.

Forecasting Software 52

Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software Forecasting Modeling Software 52

Unleashed

JANUARY 16, 2023

Asia-Pacific is by far the largest regional market for 3PL , accounting for over one-third of the world’s 3PL market size. Meanwhile, the US and China generate the largest revenues in the 3PL market by country. 3PL providers are often equipped with the latest and greatest when it comes to inventory tools and software.

Third Party Logistics 98

Third Party Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Inventory Management Software 98

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Many operations turned to lean manufacturing to take any inventory out of their pipelines that could put their supply chain on the line. The Australia Institute Centre for Future Work Report revealed that the country ranks last among all OECD developed countries for manufacturing self-sufficiency.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 105

Logility

JANUARY 28, 2022

A 2021 McKinsey report suggests that COVID has put supply chain risk on everyone’s radar. That’s all well and good, but the report goes on to say that “significant blind spots remain.” Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Withhold Release Order (WRO ) on cotton products sourced from China and south-east Asia.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 130

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Shell’s current shift to the global supply chain is impacting North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Russia, and China. Completed in 2012, the ERP project forced the company to standardize organizational design, roles, and metrics. Impact of Demand Sensing on Inventory Levels. The reason?

Demand Planning Software 256

Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 256

IQMS

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

A Supply Chain ERP system orchestrates and optimizes forecasting, pricing, procurement, sourcing, and inbound product quality levels across the many supplier relationships manufacturers have, providing real-time accounting and financial reporting of each transaction. Defining Supply Chain ERP.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2020

China was locking down hundreds of millions of people and closing manufacturing facilities. As China is the largest manufacturing country in the world the economic repercussions were really starting to be felt. Taking Total Cost of Ownership Seriously. China) exposes tremendous vulnerabilities when there is a problem.

Supply Chain Design Software 82

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design 82

Vinculum

MAY 5, 2022

It provides in-depth information on the cost structure, gross margin, manufacturing set-up, network connection, selling price, actual value, service delivery, size, and share, and the entire development process in the broader term. The report has been differentiated based on the categories, type, application, region or location, and end-user.

Forecasting Software 52

Forecasting Software Modeling Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Network Software 52

EMERGE App

MAY 14, 2020

Web Analytics. When we talk about web analytics we are really referring to Google Analytics. I doubt there are few websites without a Google Analytics snippet of code somewhere. Web analytics is another complicated field that ranks along SEO. Just use the Google Analytic Dashboard to see how your website is doing.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software How To Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 52

EMERGE App

MAY 14, 2020

Web Analytics. When we talk about web analytics we are really referring to Google Analytics. I doubt there are few websites without a Google Analytics snippet of code somewhere. Web analytics is another complicated field that ranks along SEO. Just use the Google Analytic Dashboard to see how your website is doing.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software How To Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 52

EMERGE App

DECEMBER 14, 2018

In China, this means using the WeChat mobile app. And for Europe and South-East Asia, it’s definitely WhatsApp. And in Japan and parts of Asia, it’s true that more decision-making insights are revealed over post-work drinks and a round of karaoke. And like the rest of Asia, your business card is an extension of you.

Optimal Sourcing 45

Optimal Sourcing Currency Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing 45

Vinculum

JULY 27, 2020

An example would be purchasing a product offline and having it delivered to their home or sending in-store customers curated messages to their mobile. Some findings suggest that a deliberate search before purchasing shows a 13% increase in in-store purchases. Omnichannel Play in Southeast Asia. Consumer Behavior.

Omnichannel 52

Omnichannel Retail Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies 52

Enterra Insights

MAY 12, 2020

Matt Leonard ( @Matt_Lnrd ) reports, “Almost 75% of U.S. “In general, hospital supply chains work like this: A hospital (or nursing home or health agency) enters a group purchasing organization, or GPO, with several other providers. ” You might say the United States has a China problem. supply chains.”[2]

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 100

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2021

Shipping costs quadruple to record highs on China-Europe ‘bottleneck’. The membership program costs $98 per year and allows Giant Direct and Martin’s Direct online grocery customers to order as often as they like and never pay a delivery or pickup fee. fee and a minimum purchase of $30 for pickup and a $7.95

Logistics Network Optimization Software 41

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Europe 41