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This Week in Supply Chain News (February 19 – 23)

Logistics Viewpoints

Particularly affected are routes from Asia to Germany, experiencing a remarkable 55% increase in transit times, resulting in an average delay of 12 days. Currently, just 12 percent of chips are made in the United States, with the bulk manufactured in Asia. GlobalFoundries will also make available another $1.6 billion in federal loans.

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How Inventory Management is a problem the size of Australia

The Network Effect

Inventory distortion costs retailers nearly $158 for every man, woman, and child on the planet. Billion a year is the cost of Inventory distortion in North America, an amount equivalent to the annual revenues of Kroger, Home Depot, and Target combined. The Asia/Pacific region contributes 39% of all inventory distortion.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and ToolsGroup Team Up for Planning Expertise Webinar

ToolsGroup

with extensive background in retail planning and management. She has spent her entire career in the retail industry, gaining expertise in merchandising, allocation, and inventory management. Monica Tatham has over 16 years of experience at A&F Co. I’m excited to share one of the many ways Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

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Understanding the Salaries in Supply Chain Management

SCMDOJO

Salaries You Can Expect in Supply Chain Management Region-Wise: Here is a list of salaries for different supply chain designations: Demand planner, Supply chain analyst, Master scheduler, Purchasing manager, Inventory manager, Logistics manager, Procurement manager, Materials manager, Supply chain manager, and Supply chain director.

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Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

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.

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5 Key Trends in 2024 for Asian Manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Many governments are incentivising companies to invest in new manufacturing technologies, and the manufacturing sector in Asia has undergone significant change in recent years. Supply chain According to the Association for Supply Chain Management one priority for supply chain and inventory managers is supply chain digitalisation.