Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights a report indicating that Apple has once again, quickly readjusted downward its production forecast for the newly released iPhone model. Yet, the report indicates that initial demand has been centered on the more expensive and feature-rich model. Development. Let us explain.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Prediction Two of this year predictions indicated the following: Restoring More Direct Control in Strategic and Tactical Direct Material Sourcing Will be the Driving Force for Businesses and their Supply Chain Management Teams in the Coming Year. Mid-Year Assessment.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Companies that viewed the pandemic as another risk management event will struggle the most with Q1 and Q2 earnings reports. Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Source E2open Shipping Index). We started the conversation with sourcing.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Every major publication and news outlet is reporting on the supply chain crisis. Most of the reporting has been pretty shallow, leaving all to wonder how it can be solved. . The problems we are experiencing now started in March 2020 when COVID hit and suppliers in Asia shut down. . Image source: Bloomberg.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

And two days ago a few units were reported stolen. These physically unaccounted-for units of inventory called ghost inventory, or phantom inventory , are a more common challenge faced by retailers than you think. Often, the items accounted for in the asset register do not reconcile with what is in the inventory.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Companies that viewed the pandemic as another risk management event will struggle the most with Q1 and Q2 earnings reports. Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Source E2open Shipping Index). We started the conversation with sourcing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

are reporting that they are being inundated with requests from importers seeking to use provisions such as the “321 de minimis” rule, which allows goods worth less than $800 to be shipped to the U.S. Many companies buy forward inventory ahead of tariffs being implemented. For instance, law firms and consultants in the U.S. Conclusion.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we finish 2021, the supply chain is front and center with challenges reported across the globe; across multiple industries from consumer products through to automotive. These events have highlighted a need for agility and have led to significant changes and approaches to managing supply chains across the Asia Pacific region. .

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The supply-chain problems are helping drive stronger inflation, the WSJ’s Gwynn Guilford and Anthony DeBarros report , as rising transport and other logistics costs flow through to the cost of consumer goods. Alibaba Group Holding is facing a new challenge to its e-commerce dominance in China from a seemingly surprising source.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

Sourcing was both a cost as well as landed cost decision factor. The company’s fitness classes surged in the first half of the year, and by June of 2020 there was a reported 94 percent increase in fitness class subscriptions. Containers of fitness equipment shipped from Asia were delayed by major port and inland logistics disruptions.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The report observes that in December 2021, U.S. merchants held a total of nearly $643 billion in inventories, described as being below pre-pandemic level, while the closely watched inventory to sales remained near its lowest point in 30 years. The report observes that in December 2021, U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

In a reported effort to cut additional costs and increase needed cash flows, the provider announced intentions to cut upwards of 800 jobs within its North America support teams and eliminate its company operated warehouses. based manufacturing strategy, with a decision to source manufacturing at a CMS provider located in Taiwan.

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Resilinc

JULY 26, 2022

In guidance released ahead of its quarterly report, Samsung estimated a 21% bump in revenues and 11% increase in profits over Q2 2021. Samsung follower SamMobile.com reports that Samsung is boosting its use of domestic Korean sources for expandable components in semiconductor manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

Global wide production, transportation and logistics activity levels reported for February, but continued rather concerning data related to global transportation service levels and cost. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. value reported for January. reported for January.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 31, 2022

They write, “Mainstream news reports are full of claims that supply chains are broken, citing widespread product shortages, overflowing ports and spiking freight costs. They write, “When supply chain issues first surfaced earlier this year, the initial culprit was a lack of inventory. ”[3]. ”[5].

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of February 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which appear to indicate some stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The reported 50 value for February was up 0.9

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

The World Container Index , assessed by Drewy Consultants, is a compilation of eight major shipping routes to and from the United States , Europe and Asia. per 40-foot container reported at the end of February. The index that tracks ocean container movement from Asia to Western Europe increased to 116 days, reportedly a new record.

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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.

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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

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

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. And changes to the ETA are often reported much more quickly by Nexus than by logistics partners.

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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

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2022

While the company does outsource manufacturing and component needs across Asia, there has also been a commitment toward maintaining some U.S. and China trade war had resulted in added tariffs being applied to footwear causing designers to consider sourcing within other countries, especially Vietnam. onshore presence. billion last year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

In a recent report, IEA indicated that global battery and mineral supply chains need to expand ten-fold to meet projected critical minerals needs by 2030. The report concludes the industry needs to build 50 more lithium mines, 60 more nickel mines and 17 more cobalt mines by 2030 to meet global net carbon emissions goals. 7-Eleven Inc.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

This means tracking everything from customer relations to inventory management, financial investments, transportation and delivery processes, and workflow processes. To accomplish this, supply chain analytics collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data from a wide variety of sources. What are some examples of Supply Chain Analytics?

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Enterra Insights

JULY 9, 2019

Alex Behrens reports, “ DHL Resilience360 recently released Stormy Weather Ahead: A Global Outlook on the 2019 Season to compile information about the impacts that even small storms can have and discuss the short- and long-term implications of these systems on existing supply chains. Seasons are annual events.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

A report from CBC Canada indicates that the arbitration process may take additional weeks before completion and that CP Rail executives are well aware of the importance of settling the labor dispute as the rail company awaits approval for the U.S. American Shipper reported last week that the number of container ships calling on major U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

The Logistics Managers Index Report® , compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), reported an April 2023 value of 50.9,

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

A March 11 analysis by trading platform Forex.com claimed that nearly 75% of all companies had already reported supply-chain disruptions, with more than 80% believing that at some point they would experience impacts as a result of COVID-19 disruptions. Retail shops and eateries everywhere saw their business drop off precipitously.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

Better demand sensing, shifts in customer behaviours, predictive/prescriptive case studies, shift in inventory stocking strategy and customer service. Visibility into Tier I, II and III suppliers, de-risk by developing alternates, build practical BCPs (business continuity plans) and China + 1 sourcing strategy. Manufacturing Planning.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

By Q4, major European manufacturers were exploring alternative sources to produce energy-intensive products such as chemicals and fertilizers, with the U.S. The overall theme depicted in the November reporting was an intensification of a global manufacturing downturn. seen as a likely alternative. reflecting a 29-month low.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

A July edition provided two reports that responded to the question- Are Global Supply Chains Recovering ? Some of the key observations provided by this particular report’s analysis included: Outlook for the Coming Peak Season. Noted is that at the onset of the second half of 2022, the elephant in the room remains high inflation.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

Our research advisory report for 2023 begins with a review of the themes of our prior three years of predictions and the derived learning for the supply chain management community. Bloomberg reported in November 2022 that shipments of motor vehicles, computer parts and boats, manufactured in Mexico and destined for U.S.

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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.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

With a wide array of products stored in its fulfillment centers, Amazon can consolidate orders and optimize its inventory management systems. Source Amazon Product Range One of the key drivers of Amazon’s success in logistics is the sheer breadth of its product range. Billion US Dollars), followed by Europe and potentially Asia.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

This week the World Bank released its latest June forecast of its Semiannual Global Economic Prospects Report. This latest forecast indicates that the global economy will grow by 2.1 percent this year, which is up from the 1.7 percent forecasted at the beginning of this year. That compares with a global growth rate of 3.1 percent in 2022.

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Vinculum

AUGUST 30, 2022

Such a process helps manage accounts, inventory, supply chain, project management, operations, and other relatable processes to run the business significantly. Per a survey, the Asia Pacific region stands at the top level in the emerging ERP markets, with an annual rate of 9.8 per cent by 2027.

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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.

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