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 index is a compilation of seven termed ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Global 52

Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 8, 2013

Companies like Nike and Disney have publicly stated that they are not going to Bangladesh for apparel sourcing in the future. That’s considered high pay when you look at Myanmar, where people are paid as little as 40 cents to $1.10, but that’s only if they have perfect attendence, meaning coming in seven days a week.

Bangladesh 60

Bangladesh Cambodia Myanmar Manufacturing Procurement 60

EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Business costs will rise for those who are sourcing some or most of their raw materials or goods from China. Likewise, canny manufacturers in China will move a greater proportion of their production to other countries in Asia. Only South Korea, Indonesia, and Myanmar may see a muted effect in switching away from Chinese exports.

Distribution 74

Distribution Trends Manufacturing Procurement Vietnam 74

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

On a regional basis, Europe reportedly remained a principal drag on global factory output, along with what were described as slight dips in production volumes across Asia. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam.

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

NC State SCRC

AUGUST 23, 2017

The most obvious way to create social responsibility might be just to avoid sourcing markets with low social standards. But as any buying agent who has visited Bangladesh knows, things aren’t much better when you visit factories in other parts of Asia, including Myanmar, Pakistan, China, Indonesia, or India.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Bangladesh Apparel Pakistan 40

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.

Supply Chain Disruption 41

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 41

EcoVadis

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Ethical Sourcing Forum (New York, NY). Presentations on successes achieved improving labor conditions in China were subsequently followed by the challenges of doing business in the very new – and inherently risky – labor market of Myanmar. EUISSCA Alliance Sustainable Sourcing Conference 2016 (New Orleans, LA).

Sourcing Strategies 60

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies 60