Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I was on the phone with Australia, China, Indonesia – really everywhere – trying to negotiate directly with suppliers. Everything from contrast dye, to tubing, to medical devices with embedded semiconductor chips would suddenly become difficult to source. But there was a cost to this.

Supply Chain Planning Software 307

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Ensuring that any approach is fully compliant in order to avoid having to relocate production or supply sources often takes up a lot of internal resources. Joint tariff payment is a better strategy for both partners when compared with looking for a totally new supplier or sourcing from a different country altogether.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 15, 2019

It’s easy to oversimplify the differences between sourcing for parts locally or internationally. When considering where to purchase from, the prevailing idea seems to be that domestic sourcing allows for better control and shorter lead time, but international sourcing is more cost-effective. International Sourcing.

Manufacturing Procurement 83

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 83

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Following on the heels of COVID-19, port closures, labor shortages and geopolitical conflict, climate change-related events are emerging as a significant source of supply chain disruption. Australia has experienced a 16% decline in yearly rainfall since 1970 , threatening its agricultural industry and its long-term food security.

Optimal Sourcing 98

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Global Supply Chain & Sourcing Director for ECCO Global Shoe Production & Sourcing. Whilst I am Australian born, I was fortunate to have had an educational background spanning 3 continents, Australia, Thailand/Singapore and Denmark. Consolidating the global sourcing activities is an ongoing challenge and reward.

Sourcing Strategies 162

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 19, 2013

This past week, I hosted a meeting with a small group of oil and gas procurement executives in Houston to share thoughts on some of the major trends occurring in oil and gas, changes to the global oil and gas organization structure, as well as the impacts on procurement capability in the emerging ecosystem.

Procurement 74

Procurement Negotiating Skills Resource Reduction Purchasing Training 74

Exiger Perspectives

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Global production of Mo-99 occurs at six major research reactors : HFR (Netherlands), BR-2 (Belgium), LVR-15 (Czech Republic), MARIA (Poland), OPAL (Australia), and SAFARI-1 (South Africa). and Belgium-based National Institute for Radioelements — source Mo-99 from the HFR Reactor. government — Curium U.S. LLC (the U.S.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 18, 2021

For example, the manufacturing sector in Australia is one of the top three heaviest carbon emitters within the country. Australia has the highest rate of carbon emissions per capita in the developed world, therefore has huge responsibility to join the global effort. The pressure to confront climate change. Focus on logistics.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management. There is also the question of ethical procurement and purchasing to consider.

Inventory Reduction 74

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

Billion Acquisition of e2open Australia based logistics software provider WiseTech, developer of logistics execution software CargoWise , announced an agreement to acquire U.S. Risk is assessed for both indirect or direct materials procurement teams and their supply networks. WiseTech Announces $2.1

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Orchestration enables companies to effectively manage trade-offs between source, make, deliver and sell.) We source this data from Y charts. When companies reward OEE in manufacturing and POV in procurement, companies will systemically make the wrong stuff. The process mistakes include: Mistake #1. Measurement.

S&OP 195

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BlueYonder

MARCH 13, 2025

In mid-July last year, McDonalds Australia made an unexpected move: It cut breakfast hours by 90 minutes because it couldnt get enough eggs due to a bird flu outbreak. Legacy IT systems, which were not designed for real-time data sharing, force production, procurement and logistics to run on separate, disconnected systems.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Unleashed

MARCH 14, 2021

The food supply chain refers to the process of preparing a food product from start to finish: sourcing the raw materials and taking the food through a manufacturing process, through to the final packaging of the product, the sale to the customer and the final delivery. Food supply chain challenges in Australia. Lack of communication.

Supply Chain Software 97

Supply Chain Software Food Manufacturing Procurement Gartner 97

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Companies emphasized offshore sourcing, single suppliers, and centralized warehousing to optimize their operations. To enhance resilience, supply chain strategies have shifted from cost-saving to redundancy by engaging multiple suppliers, particularly from local or nearshore sources, to mitigate supply disruptions.

Purchasing Skills 130

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

It’s followed by Australia, which has 1.2 However, as standards for sourcing become more strict, these big players may lose business if they fail to provide visibility into their supply chains. The tech giant hasn’t named sources yet, but Swiss mining company Glencore has named Apple as one of its main customers. Conclusion.

Resource Reduction 87

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ivalua

MAY 14, 2019

Eric Wimphen Joins Ivalua as Head of Australia and New Zealand. The new office is led by Eric Wimphen, who recently joined Ivalua as Head of Australia and New Zealand. “We have seen significant demand from Australia for Ivalua’s solutions,” said Dan Amzallag , CEO of Ivalua Inc. ” About Ivalua.

Australia 167

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Supply chain network and transportation optimization can help make better sourcing and multi-stop route decisions that ultimately result in route design that balances low costs with higher service. Prior to LLamasoft he spent time at Pfizer, the U-M Health System, and the Australian Submarine Corporation in Adelaide, Australia.

Cost Reduction Strategies 100

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2016

As reported in USA Today : [In a sourcing practice nicknamed “China plus one”], big brands like Rip Curl send their specifications — what they want made and how much they’re willing to pay for it — to sourcing agents, who find factories that agree to fulfill them.

North Korea 100

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Sourcing, manufacturing and consumption models will continue to evolve and the supply chain industry is positioned as a strategic partner to support companies in rationalising future decisions. Today, a dominance of production and sourcing is considered far-sourcing, driven by attractive labour rates in Asia.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

It was far more fascinating than military logistics, so within a few years I decided to leave and headed out to Australia and worked for a consulting company for two or three years. Sourcing has probably been the biggest thing over the last decade or two, coupled with that reduction in local manufacturing of course.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 20, 2021

In 2020 alone, there were record-breaking wildfires in California and Australia, crops decimated by swarming locusts across parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, not to mention frequent occurrences of hurricanes, floods, and heat waves. With GHG emissions on the rise, we continue to experience the devastating effects of global warming.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Last mile delivery has been a key factor for businesses across the globe, including Australia, where businesses have established a need for a more effective Australia delivery service. Sources for statistics: Forrester. Selected as one of the Top 75 Supply Chain Blogs, and one of the Top 25 Procurement Blogs, on the Internet.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 85

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Resilinc

MAY 4, 2021

political leaders and geopolitical analysts advocate procuring more goods from other democratic countries. There is an enormous opportunity to make America’s supply chains less overseas dependent by sourcing more parts, materials, and products from America’s neighbors. corporations.

Material Savings 62

Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy Cost Reduction Strategies 62

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management. Procurement costs. There is also the question of ethical procurement and purchasing to consider. . Inventory and storage costs.

Inventory Reduction 111

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Warehouse and distribution managers and procurement professionals will need to start thinking about managing the customer experience better. For instance, 80% of respondents in a Forrester Consulting study conducted on behalf of KPMG , found that digital transformation is the most critical priority for organizations (KPMG Australia).

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 78

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Everything from procurement, to production, to logistics can be improved using artificial intelligence. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), limiting global warming to less than 1.5 ”[4]. What are companies doing? Compared to five years ago, we now get around 3.5

Sourcing Strategies 113

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

It’s followed by Australia, which has 1.2 However, as standards for sourcing become more strict, these big players may lose business if they fail to provide visibility into their supply chains. The tech giant hasn’t named sources yet, but Swiss mining company Glencore has named Apple as one of its main customers. Conclusion.

Resource Reduction 60

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2021

Make sure you include teams like procurement which play a significant role in choosing suppliers. There are also certifiers specific to different countries and regions around the world: Sustainable supply chain certification in New Zealand & Australia. And treat training as an ongoing activity.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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ivalua

MAY 14, 2019

Eric Wimphen Joins Ivalua as Head of Australia and New Zealand. The new office is led by Eric Wimphen, who recently joined Ivalua as Head of Australia and New Zealand. “We have seen significant demand from Australia for Ivalua’s solutions,” said Dan Amzallag , CEO of Ivalua Inc. ” About Ivalua.

Australia 100

Australia New Zealand Manufacturing Procurement Global 100

Unleashed

JULY 11, 2021

Making a product sustainable – ensuring the product is efficient – means choosing energy-efficient manufacturers and manufacturing methods, decreasing water usage and chemical inputs, and by using renewable, non-polluting energy sources. Sustainability certifications in Australia.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Manufacturing Procurement New Zealand Waste Reduction 98

Resilinc

APRIL 27, 2021

While the pandemic has given procurement managers fresh ammunition to advocate for greater resiliency within their corporate supply chains, geopolitical experts and a bipartisan coalition of legislators argue that the U.S. said Marchese. “The It’s clear that the U.S.

Pharmaceutical 78

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 14, 2016

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) are designed to boost economic growth through trade by opening markets by way of progressive removal of customs duties, eliminating or reducing trade barriers and tariffs, lifting restrictions on services and even through public procurement. Choose country. Afghanistan.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

The top three regions exhibiting PMI growth were that of India, Australia and the Netherlands. Also highlighted was that purchasing activity, stocks of purchases and finished goods inventories collectively rose in July. The bottom three were listed as Poland , Taiwan and Myanmar. . Select Regional Highlights. United States.

Manufacturing Procurement 99

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Taiwan 99

Exiger Perspectives

JULY 14, 2023

The New Trade Controls Will Likely Prompt Companies to Identify Alternative Sourcing Methods China’s move to restrict exports of two metals used in chipmaking and other goods poses a new threat to global supply chains, and makers of consumer electronics, solar cells, and semiconductors could see disruptions soon. In the U.S.,

China 40

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 10, 2023

Bloomberg pointed to exports to markets including Australia , Brazil , Japan , Taiwan and South Korea declining by double-digit percentages as well. A further factor are ongoing efforts by manufacturers and retailers in initiating less reliance in termed China Plus materials and production sourcing alternatives.

China 52

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2023

and Australia based Allkem Ltd. This merger will reportedly include lithium mines and deposits located in Australia Canada , and South America and result in the third largest global lithium producer. In this edition, we include six added news capsule events that has occurred across the supply chain technology spectrum: Livent Corp.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 7, 2022

Ideally, procurement teams should be consulted at this stage as they are likely to do most of the sourcing and ensure compliance. Performing assessments to ensure compliance with any regional modern slavery legislation (such as in California, France, United Kingdom, or Australia).

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