Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Such actions were to include mitigation of risks related to China based sourcing, which is now commonly referred to as a China Plus sourcing strategy. That was followed by a public acknowledgement from CEO Tim Cook that the company’s 60 percent sourcing of various production within the country was too much.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

by Stephanie Krishnan – Associate Vice President, IDC Manufacturing & Energy Insights Asia/Pacific, IDC Asia/Pacific. “By Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Supply Chain 2022 Predictions — APEJ Implications. In Asia, Governmental and Finance. Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

The Altasian Option The Economist magazine in its February 25 th 2023 edition featured a report titled: The Altasian Option- Can Asia’s alternative supply chain steal China’s thunder? The report further indicates that India with 1.4 billion in population will be the linchpin of an alternative sourced Asian supply network.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a published report indicating that Mexico is increasingly benefiting from a rethink of prior globally extended supply networks. In this vein of shifting supply sourcing actions, we continue to highlight for our readers surveys, editorials and developments related to this important strategy area.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Source: J.P. The report for August (released in late September) shows negligible changes in the aggregate. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI compiles data from S&P Global and other sources from countries across the globe and weighs the countries based on annual manufacturing value added.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 13, 2023

Background In early December of 2022, we called Supply Chain Matters reader attention to published reports acknowledging that consumer electronics giant Apple was accelerating actions to source some hardware production outside of China. Reportedly, the current goal is to have upwards of 25 percent of iPhones assembled in India by 2025.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a published report indicating that China based Alibaba’s Cloud business unit will trim its existing workforce by upwards of 7 percent. Reported was that revenues has been declining over the last few quarters, contracting two percent on a year-on-year basis in the first quarter of 2023.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Introduction: The Importance of Sustainability in Asia/Pacific Supply Chains. Incorporating circular economy principles throughout, from source to disposal. Incorporating responsible sourcing principles into the supply chain. Reduction in waste and driving cost efficiencies. Reduction in waste and driving cost efficiencies.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

It started with toilet paper hoarding and quickly escalated to horrific reports of hospitals lacking basic medical gear. Over three quarters (77%) of SMBs reported that their businesses have experienced supply chain difficulties. And it’s not just ocean freight. Enter, a global container shortage. But then it got worse. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) reported stellar results once again last Wednesday (December 1st). However, at its heart, production in the Asia-Pacific region was severely curtailed for a period of time for issues ranging from the COVID impact on worksites to energy shortages, to port capacity limits.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 24, 2023

In the latest WEF Global Risks Report , the authors note, “Present and future risks can interact with each other to form a ‘polycrisis’ — a cluster of related global risks with compounding effects, such that the overall impact exceeds the sum of each part.” Third-Party Fraud. It can happen to businesses as well. The other risks are: 1.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary we address the dichotomy of revisiting supply chain strategic sourcing strategies in the wake of a rapidly changing l landscape of challenges. Strategic Sourcing Shifts Away from China. The basis of this reporting is twofold. Background.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a further global supply chain assessment in the highlighting and added insights on reported October 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. value reported for September.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Supply chain data can be challenging to manage due to its unstructured or semi-structured nature and the need to integrate new data sources. Source: IDC, 2023 Challenges and Limitations To fully utilize the potential of generative AI, we must acknowledge and address the many obstacles that hinder its widespread implementation.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Our previous posting in this series of global wide manufacturing PMI highlights was in early January summarizing both December and Q4-2022 reported indices data. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. value reported for the end of 2022. value reported for December 2022. increased 0.4

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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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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Fossil fuel proponents like to claim that oil and coal are the only “rainy day” energy source out there. A recent report in AZO Cleantech goes into the detail on how promising research showed aluminum-sulfur battery design has really come along. This month I wanted to shed a light on emerging battery technology. The Energy Grid.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

In the spring of 2022, Asia/US ocean container rates resumed pre-pandemic levels and congestion eased in November 2022 into California ports. Build in-market sourcing. Rationalize global strategies to focus on building markets based on in-market sourcing. Yes, we have achieved greater normalcy in transportation.

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Tompkins Blog

JANUARY 15, 2014

Supply chain executives in the US and Europe nervously listen to news out of Asia about factory fires, typhoons and labor disputes. Given that China represents the lions share of Asian sourcing, it is worthwhile to take some time to focus on its risks. Asia Supply Chain Excellence - Visit this site to learn about the Asia Opportunity.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. We also have realized that we had an over-dependence on Asia when it came to chip supplies, and I think the pandemic really demonstrated that too: we couldn’t get chips when we needed them, because we were so dependent on the supply chain, and moving the goods.

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Elementum

AUGUST 31, 2022

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. We also have realized that we had an over-dependence on Asia when it came to chip supplies, and I think the pandemic really demonstrated that too: we couldn’t get chips when we needed them, because we were so dependent on the supply chain, and moving the goods.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In a recent scientific report published in Natureportfolio, researchers in Australia showed that just over one in ten fish packages sold to customers in Australia are likely displaying the wrong fish species. This problem is especially acute in Southeast Asia. But these raw materials are only some of the most written about.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Identifying sources of Carbon emissions. These are classified into sources of emissions as Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3. These are considered “indirect” greenhouse gas sources. Scope 3 emissions are the amount of carbon emitted by vendors and suppliers in your value chain, another indirect source.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 21, 2024

focused news are reports of continuing nagging delays and added concerns regarding the unexpected costs and setbacks related to the construction, staffing and supply network needs. The report indicates that the five key suppliers each have acquired land but have placed a hold on construction or are scaling back on original plans.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. Background As our readership is likely aware, this report provides a snapshot of the U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

As part of LogiSYM Asia Pacific 2022, we had the opportunity to chat with Vittorio Favati, Chief Executive Officer – TVS Supply Chain Solutions GFS. The experience stems from the ground up as an operator, then assuming global roles spanning Asia, Europe, and North America and the journey has been incredibly exciting and fulfilling.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Following the outbreak of Covid-19, 93% of senior supply-chain executives reported their intent to make their supply chains more flexible, agile, and resilient.

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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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Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

However, since buying goods manufactured primarily in Asia increased so significantly, demand quickly outpaced supply. For example, if we look at recent peak seasons, the cost of shipping a 40’ container from Asia to the US West Coast in September 2019 was $1,437 according to the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX). Start shipping now.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

Major automakers such as Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia are experiencing significant delays due to rerouted vessels, with up to 21 extra days added to trips between Asia and Europe. The cost for a 40-foot container journeying from North Asia to Europe has surged over 600% , reaching $6,000 since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides readers a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series in providing highlights on reported March 2024, and Q1-2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. reported for February, and a 2.6 Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended March on an optimistic footing.

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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. Southeast Asian countries, Taiwan and India have become alternative manufacturing locales or sources of supply. This practice is illegal.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 9, 2024

Prediction Background In our prior 2023 predictions published a year ago, we included two separate predictions related to how supply management and their strategic sourcing teams would encounter an added focus on business strategy alignment. Such efforts indeed occurred as was added evidence. Added Evidence Data According to U.S.

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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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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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