Jaggaer

JULY 23, 2019

More than virtually any other sector, sourcing and supplier management in the fashion industry have been exposed to intense scrutiny in recent years, while the functions have become of increasingly strategic importance to business success. The fashion industry is also, by nature, uniquely dynamic, mercurial even.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

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QAD

JULY 7, 2022

The concept of ethical sourcing has risen in popularity during the past four years.” . The company issued this statement at the time: “We explicitly prohibit child labour in our operations and have been working relentlessly to take a stand against this.” Companies are acting, and responding. Consumer Buying Trends.

Purchasing Skills 97

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EMERGE App

JULY 11, 2018

Google a phrase like “sourcing products from China” and you’ll instantly be faced by almost 39 million results! In fact, China’s wages have been on the rise and fast-growing countries like Vietnam and Bangladesh are developing niches in footwear and clothing manufacturing as well. Introduction.

Purchasing Skills 64

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SCM Research

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

The report also contains an analysis of three selected sectors (retail, construction and pharmaceutical) and additional case studies, including a case study on the 2013 Rana Plaza tragedy in Bangladesh. I very much enjoyed reading it. More information can be found on the homepage of Raconteur’s Supply Chain 2015 report.

Pharmaceutical 110

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Supply Chain Digest

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

US PMI Falls below Key Level in August, Thousands of Trucks Taken off US Highway, New US Distribution Hubs Emerging, Companies Returning to Sourcing from Bangladesh

Bangladesh 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 17, 2013

Over 3800 products from 361 companies were recalled. Just two months later, more than 100 people died in a garment fire in Bangladesh in November 2012. Walmart has worked hard on ethical sourcing. The factory had recently passed an ethical sourcing audit. Companies need to put their money where their mouth is.

Manufacturing Procurement 203

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2018

90% of companies are unable to drive improvement at the intersection of inventory management, operating margin and customer service.). The group is working on case studies to test new technologies like blockchain, cognitive computing, supply chain operating networks, and open source analytics. Companies are busy.

Supply Chain Network Software 183

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 21, 2015

Monthly Wages Average Just 21 Dollars in Ethiopia Versus a Whopping 67 in Bangladesh. Plus, You Can Grow Your Own Cotton

Ethiopia 32

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 23, 2017

By deploying the “fast fashion” business model, the apparel industry began to outsource garment manufacture to suppliers and subcontractors in low-cost countries, such as China, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 1, 2014

  Due to higher labor and operating costs in China, more western firms now source their products from Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Vietnam, etc.     However, according to a study conducted by Transparency International in 2012, Bangladesh’s corruption index is equal to 144 (1 = least corrupt). [1]

Bangladesh 68

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Are companies using blockchain to create visibility in their supply chain, or to trace products downstream and upstream in the supply chain? Big players in the food industry, like Nestlé, Unilever, Walmart, and Dole, use blockchain to trace their products downstream to the original source but also upstream through the distribution network.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Arkieva

OCTOBER 1, 2015

At the recently concluded Supply Chain Insights Global Summit, I heard a talk from Cheryl Campbell and Kevin Cooke from the Eileen Fisher Company. Cheryl founded the Green Eileen company as a non-profit which was supported by the owner Eileen Fisher Company. Given the company culture, it seems to me a question of when, not if.

Sustainability 60

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Are companies using blockchain to create visibility in their supply chain, or to trace products downstream and upstream in the supply chain? Big players in the food industry, like Nestlé, Unilever, Walmart, and Dole, use blockchain to trace their products downstream to the original source but also upstream through the distribution network.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Are companies using blockchain to create visibility in their supply chain, or to trace products downstream and upstream in the supply chain? Big players in the food industry, like Nestlé, Unilever, Walmart, and Dole, use blockchain to trace their products downstream to the original source but also upstream through the distribution network.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Are companies using blockchain to create visibility in their supply chain, or to trace products downstream and upstream in the supply chain? Big players in the food industry, like Nestlé, Unilever, Walmart, and Dole, use blockchain to trace their products downstream to the original source but also upstream through the distribution network.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Are companies using blockchain to create visibility in their supply chain, or to trace products downstream and upstream in the supply chain? Big players in the food industry, like Nestlé, Unilever, Walmart, and Dole, use blockchain to trace their products downstream to the original source but also upstream through the distribution network.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 3, 2021

Energy companies are exploring using the same technology for monitoring hard-to-reach wind farms; logistics companies for tracking shipping containers; and agribusiness companies for minding cattle. It even helped National Geographic track a discarded plastic bottle from Bangladesh to the Indian Ocean.

Internet of things 113

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EcoVadis

MAY 21, 2014

In the last two decades companies have been required to assure that good environmental and social performance were achieved across their supply chains (MIT, 2009). As a consequence, companies have asked suppliers to certify products, services and processes (e.g., or the recent catastrophe in Rana Plaza, Bangladesh, Surewiecki, 2013).

Sustainability 40

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Alloy

MARCH 29, 2022

Some of the most notable actions take by government and individual companies include: International sanctions. Energy – Companies including Shell, Halliburton, Exxon and BP are winding down or discontinuing business operations with Russia. Reducing waste should be a top priority for all companies. EU and Canadian airspace.

Ukraine 52

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

To reiterate that reshoring is more than just hype and a very important topic for us to consider the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study found that 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. In fact, since the recession, more manufacturing companies have been lost than gained in the U.S.

America 120

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

This report’s byline begins: “ Increasingly, (however), under a weighty combination of commercial and political pressure, foreign companies are beginning to pluck up the courage if not to leave China entirely, then at least look beyond it for growth.” billion in population will be the linchpin of an alternative sourced Asian supply network.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 30, 2011

As a result, more companies are investing heavily in countries like China and Brazil. Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Vietnam experienced similar wage-related strikes and walkouts. There are signs of many companies questioning their off-shoring decision and consider near shoring or pulling back some or all production closer to home.

Supply Chain Software 103

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

In the rapidly changing economy, countless companies need advice on strategy and especially supply chain management. 16 | Profile Greg Javor, Starbucks Coffee Company. From a small shop in Seattle in 1971, the Starbucks Coffee Company has conquered the globe. Our supply-chain future: fair sharing – column.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

This in turn could put logistics under pressure at companies like Amazon. The reduction in air travel means companies must find alternatives, for example increasing warehouse capacity for non-perishable goods and chartering special flights for perishable goods. ” – says @pideson of our live poll results.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 30, 2022

As highlighted by RetailDive, “ COVID-19 also disrupted manufacturing areas in Bangladesh, India and other major producing countries, not least of all China. Poor adaptability and scalability only bring these risks into greater focus, making their effects more potent and concentrated for shippers and transportation companies.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2014

China’s rising cost and China’s RMB appreciation have motivated some western firms to source their products from other low-cost countries in South-East Asia. Bangladesh is an attractive place for western companies (e.g.,   When more firms source from Bangladesh, more contract manufacturers enter the market to meet demand. 

Cost Reduction Strategies 68

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 6, 2013

News of the increasing death toll in Bangladesh continues to pour in, with the latest at 600 found dead in the rubble of the Rama factory complex. Demonstrators are protesting apparel offices (such as Gap’s offices in San Francisco) to demand better working conditions in Bangladesh factories. Some companies are taking steps.

Bangladesh 60

Bangladesh Manufacturing Procurement San Francisco Apparel 60

NC State SCRC

AUGUST 7, 2017

Based on a recent interview with an executive at a large global apparel company, several insights regarding improvements in global consistency of data became important. For analytics to become truly effective in global manufacturing settings, veracity and consistency are critical requirements.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

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EMERGE App

JULY 16, 2018

Here, I’ll cover private label products first and how you should go about sourcing for suppliers. It worked for some companies. If you can’t drink caffeinated products there’s little sense in starting a small-batch coffee roaster that sources sustainable green coffee beans. Going to the Source.

Manufacturing Procurement 71

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

This should serve as a general framework to source products from different countries according to their strengths. For example, China for just about everything that can be made, Vietnam for clothing and shoes, and Bangladesh for garments. We’ve got a great guide on sourcing products from China , for example.

Purchasing Skills 49

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

You are responsible for the procurement of janitorial supplies for your mid-sized company. You have agreed to a two-year supply contract with a small, foreign supplier, but a drop in demand for your own company’s products is seriously depressing its profitability. The government client insists on the same conditions.

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

This should serve as a general framework to source products from different countries according to their strengths. For example, China for just about everything that can be made, Vietnam for clothing and shoes, and Bangladesh for garments. We’ve got a great guide on sourcing products from China , for example.

Purchasing Skills 40

Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement 40

EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The recent report on Digital SRM Supplier Relationship Management from State of Flux reveals a massive $550 billion unrealized opportunity for companies. With this insight in your SRM system, you can make better procurement decisions all along the source-to-pay journey. Too often supplier CSR is regarded only as a risk.

Manufacturing Procurement 56

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 21, 2022

Water pollution shrank or completely stopped on the beaches of Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Maldives. Lucid Motors is an EV company that manufactures the fastest-charging luxury EV in the world. What do these companies have in common besides leading the EV and e-mobility industry? Electric Vehicles.

Expense Reduction 76

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2016

I asked that question almost three years ago following the collapse of a garment factory in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,100 workers and injured thousands of others. As reported in The Guardian last week: Identifying poor labor practices and stopping them can be a time consuming and costly task for companies.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

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Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 2, 2018

For organizations that source products from suppliers in remote regions, blockchain can provide clarity in an otherwise murky journey from harvest to retail. For organizations that source products from suppliers in remote regions, blockchain is an essential tool that can provide clarity in an otherwise murky journey from harvest to retail.

Waste Reduction 91

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We will discuss how other services and companies compare to Freightera using ground freight shipping in North America as the baseline. Not only between companies but between reps you speak with at a single firm too. FreightCenter FreightCenter is a USA-based 3PL company that offers a wide range of services. out of 1164 reviews.

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