Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

VF had committed itself to largely selling goods to consumers in the same region they are manufactured in. In Asia, Vietnam and Bangladesh are more important sourcing locations. VF is having conversations with fabric manufacturers to encourage them to produce more fabric in factories outside of Asia.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 211

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 211

MIT Supply Chain

MAY 23, 2013

3D printing is being hailed as a breakthrough technology that will revolutionize manufacturing and supply chain management. The recent disaster in Bangladesh where hundreds of workers lost their lives when a building collapsed serves as a horrific reminder of this challenge. In these situations, who owns the IP of the products?

Vendor Strategies 74

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Bangladesh Material Savings 74

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 20, 2022

Clothing manufacturers make pieces of clothing both for the local and export markets. Countries like China, Bangladesh, and India all are battling for offering a superior cost to the pieces of clothing purchasers to hold the export share high. To cut down on costs, it is important to optimize the supply chain operations.

Apparel 95

Apparel Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software Industrial 95

Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

On top of this, a growing number of truck and van drivers are off work, often with symptoms of the virus, while many warehouse workers are unhappy about the risks posed. She predicted that shoppers would see more restricted ranges on supermarket shelves “to allow more throughput from suppliers and manufacturers of food”.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

Supply Chain Disruption Europe Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 52

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The continuing lack of labor, equipment and capacity has highlighted systemic issues and the need to create a truly 21st century supply chain to ensure resiliency against the next major disruption.” The congestion has exhausted warehouse space and affected the trade-offs to trains and trucks. But this isn’t a typical year.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Optimization 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 8, 2020

Identify where in the supply chain your firm may have spare capacity , to assist in National/Regional relief efforts. It’s not only physical commodities that are in need, it could also be transportation, distribution, or even warehousing related space or activities to move vital supplies and equipment around. Sharpen the saw.

Supply Chain Planning 124

Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 124