Supply Chain Brain

JULY 29, 2025

Businesses must also consider the ripple effects on their inventory strategy; any change of supplier will change lead times. They executed via reactive decisions such as re-deploying inventory ahead of tariffs or modifying production schedules. Most organizations reacted with a “situation room” mentality.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 2, 2025

In the latter case, a published report by Nikkei Asia highlighted BYD ’s announcement of discounts up to 34 percent on 22 of this maker’s plug-in and EV models up until the end of June. The end result was noted as being multiple years of inventory overhang with impacts on financial performance.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2025

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides observations and additional information perspectives related to the 2025 State of Logistics report. This in the second half of 2024, businesses front-ended added inventory purchases to mitigate higher costs of goods. percent in inventory storage and carrying costs, and 2.8 percent to $2.58

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BlueYonder

MARCH 13, 2025

naming the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region as the highest-risk area worldwide. Disconnected APAC supply chains create challenges In the Asia-Pacific region, companies operate in diverse markets with different regulations, varying levels of digital maturity and cultural complexities.

Supply Chain Design Software

Cathy Roberson

MAY 25, 2025

We are expanding into new countries, Asia as well as the Western Hemisphere, but I think it's important to note that we're also exploring opportunities here in the U.S. Let me start by sharing some additional information on our sourcing structure into the U.S. So going back to 2017, we were 60% coming out of China.

Purchasing Skills

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 15, 2025

Every stage of the oil and gas lifecycle—from exploration to distribution—impacts logistics, inventory management, and market responsiveness, setting a benchmark for operational efficiency across industries. These practices are often informed by past experiences and continuous improvement initiatives.

Sourcing Strategies

Locus

JULY 24, 2025

When Lulu Hypermarket expanded across the Middle East and Asia , its dependence on manual route planning revealed major inefficiencies such as delays, poor fleet utilization, and rising last-mile delivery costs. The core issue was the inability to adjust routes dynamically as the delivery network expanded. But Lulu is not alone.

Optimal Sourcing

o9 Solutions

JUNE 9, 2025

Supply chain is focused on cost and inventory. Because now, the information just comes to you.” Inventory accumulates. Self-learning models now detect whether inaccurate forecasting, overproduction, or incorrect safety stock policies caused the excess inventory. Sales is focused on revenue growth. Forecasts are missed.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Amazon offers Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) services where Amazon will store your inventory in its warehouses and fulfill orders for you. ShipBob simplifies Etsy fulfillment with custom solutions to handle your unique inventory and shipping needs. Advanced advertising tools help you get your products in front of the right people.

Supply Chain Design Software

o9 Solutions

JUNE 9, 2025

The scope of transformation spans forecasting, replenishment, inventory, supply, capacity planning, and master production scheduling. KPIs and value targets informed every major design choice, and key design decisions were prioritized based on their expected impact. We kept asking ourselves, what value will this bring?

Apparel

SCMDOJO

MAY 30, 2025

Sourcing raw materials from Asia, coordinating freight with European logistics providers, or navigating distribution networks in the Americas cross-border operations rely on effective communication to make them happen. A lack of understanding can lead to misdirected shipments, sitting containers, or wasted inventory.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Judah Levine December 11, 2024 Weekly highlights Ocean Rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 20% to $3,910/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 16% to $5,145/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) increased 15% to $5,895/FEU.

Asia

QAD

MAY 12, 2025

With 17 production sites across Europe, North America, North Africa, and Asia, Asteelflash needed an ERP system that could support both its decentralized structure and ambitious five-year goal to double revenue. Following a successful upgrade to QAD Adaptive ERP completed within a strict deadline, AmSafe achieved: An 87.5%

Case Study

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2025

Late last month, the CEOs of Walmart, Target, and Home Depot met with President Donald Trump to deliver a stark warning: Store shelves could be noticeably emptier within a weeks, as inventories disappear and cannot be restocked. As we navigate these uncertain times, it’s essential to stay informed and prepared for the challenges ahead.

Los Angeles

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Ongoing disruptions in the Middle East are driving up supply chain costs across energy, transportation, insurance, inventory, and technology. Eurasian Rail Freight: Demand for rail freight between Asia and Europe has surged, leading to congestion and longer booking times. Supply Chain Digest Says. What do you say?

Gartner

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

Drewry notes that transpacific rates from Asia to the US West Coast have been especially volatile in the last six months, in the context of tariff announcements and sudden changes in both capacity and demand. Blaine Inventory Specialist, Syncron Posted on: Nov, 16 2016 Lora, great article! The major focus of logistics is on e-commerce.

Supply Chain Design Software

Stord

JULY 30, 2025

These brands will likely rapidly move their inventory in the U.S., We rapidly repositioned inventory from Canada into the U.S. We closely monitor impending or possible government changes to stay informed and prepared for changes before they even hit front-page news. Shifting inventory closer to your U.S.

Inventory Reduction

QAD

MAY 30, 2025

In addition to requirements of data transparency, security and inventory management, Veoneer needed a fast and reliable implementation and thats precisely what they got. With offices in Europe, Asia, the U.S. ANCA needed a process for a single source of information that the company and their suppliers could rely on.

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Freightos

JULY 29, 2025

Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) fell 5% to $3,399/FEU. Those with inventories elevated from frontloading may not return to typical booking patterns until necessary. Asia – US West Coast rates hit a peak of $6,000/FEU by mid-June but by mid-July had fallen back to April and early May levels of about $2,300/FEU.

Freight

Freightos

APRIL 16, 2025

Home April 16, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. Blog Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 10% to $2,465/FEU. The overall Asia – N.

Negotiating Skills

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 5, 2025

There’s no record of who owns or controls the PPR Mundial YouTube channel (with 210,000 subscribers), although it purports to “offer in-depth coverage of major economic developments and geopolitical dynamics across the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.” NAFTA and its successor CUSMA have been beneficial for both Canada, the U.S.

Mexico

Freight Waves

JULY 27, 2025

This week: Experts say US tariffs negatively impact businesses, consumers; CTPAT Informational Conference draws over 400 in Laredo; and TP Trucking and Logistics opens transload facility in Texas. and her product was caught at a port in China port … $11,000, $12,000 worth of inventory,” Canavati said. CBP officer Gustavo C.

Mexico

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 8, 2025

Many were doing light repairs to product that had come into the DC from Asia with quality issues. The weekend before the scheduled go live, we did physical inventory, and there were some system problems. I never fully understood what happened, but somehow in the tiredness and stress, the inventory file had been blown away. (at

Distribution

Freightos

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Ex-Asia container rates tripled from December to January/February up to nearly $5,000/FEU to the US West Coast and $5,500/FEU to Europe as the start of the crisis coincided with the seasonal demand increase ahead of Lunar New Year. Stay informed every single week with our free weekly freight update.

Scenario Planning

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

In this role he supported the different businesses (12 in Europe and 11 in Asia) for all aspects of the Supply Chain; but Peter did not have direct Asia Sourcing/manufacturing accountability. They include growth, inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)). Inventory Turns. Operating Margin.

Supply Chain Design Software

Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

East Asia – April 29, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. Blog Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 1% to $2,328/FEU. China – N.

Asia

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2024

trillion distortion inventory problem. Trillion Inventory Distortion Problem In this podcast, Karl Swensen, CEO and Co-founder of Pull Logic, discusses how their AI-enabled technology helps retailers, brands, and manufacturers reduce lost sales by addressing supply chain and selling process failure points. Summary: Solving the $1.8

Inventory Reduction

Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

East Asia – April 29, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. April 29, 2025 Blog Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 1% to $2,328/FEU.

Asia

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

With our supply chains clogged and retail inventories piling up, we have a situation wherein the huge imbalances between demand and supply at the product mix level can have an adverse impact on product availability for B2B and B2C companies alike, especially as we start heading to the holiday season. Not really. in October 2021. A ratio of 1.5

Supply Chain Planning Software

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. Establishing policies within the system ensures efficient inventory management.

Purchasing Skills

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Presenters: Dr Chris Holmes , Managing Director, IDC Insights Asia Pacific. Stephanie Krishnan , Associate Vice President, IDC Manufacturing & Energy Insights Asia/Pacific. the role of big data and small in facilitating information, financial, and product flows. IDC Supply Chain FutureScape Webinar. About the Author.

Predictive Analytics Software

Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

consultation firm, runs four ‘Logistics Briefing’ newsletters: Global, Americas, Asia/Pacific and Mergers & Acquisitions. The JOC newsletter spans the globe, providing information targeted at carriers, shippers and forwarders. Transport Intelligence, the well-respected U.K. Weekly/Monthly. Ti_Research. joc_updates.

Resource Reduction

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2016

It is these factors that must be considered in with regards to this group and how you present information to them. In the past, the logistics industry’s growth was driven by Asia to Europe and Asia to North America exports. They are confident, able to multi-task, tech savvy and expect instant gratification. Patterns of Growth

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2023

Nearly three quarters (73%) of economists surveyed as part of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Chief Economic Costs Outlook for May 2023 believed that south Asia – especially India – would benefit from recent turbulence in the global economy.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sustainability is definitely coming of age in Asia. In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025. AI and ML will take the supply chain to the next level.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

An agile supply chain has dynamic and adaptive capabilities, such as information, communication, coordination, and collaboration, that enable it to sense, analyze, and act on disruptions. The port serves as a gateway for exporting coal to Europe, Asia, and South America, as well as importing coal from Canada and Colombia.

Baltimore

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Globally, natural catastrophes are the top concern for businesses in East Asia and the Pacific. Other companies have lost intellectual property or customer information and have not found out until the damage was done. The system wasn’t prepared for the surge, driving up pricing for transportation and sapping inventory levels.

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