Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

In Asia, Vietnam and Bangladesh are more important sourcing locations. The old product development process involved shipping prototypes back and forth. During COVID, VF responded to COVID-driven consumer behaviors by adding new omnichannel capabilities like buy-online, pick-up-in-store and ship-from-store.

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

The recent disaster in Bangladesh where hundreds of workers lost their lives when a building collapsed serves as a horrific reminder of this challenge. A company, can, say, tweak a design spec to cut production and shipping costs by reducing the weight of an item. Here are a few examples. More or less visibility?

Vendor Strategies 74

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Bangladesh Material Savings 74

Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

People are still worried about having efficiencies in their warehouses, making sure they’re laid out properly, and having the right processes. A lot of companies now will have regional hubs with just smaller satellite warehouses in each country. People are still concerned about outsourcing logistics and doing that right.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 52

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2023

Chile has long been a hub of second-hand and unsold clothing, made in China or Bangladesh and passing through Europe, Asia or the United States before arriving in Chile, where it is resold around Latin America. At 2022’s end, the company had around 17 million square feet of “healthcare-compliant warehousing,” according to its 10-K.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 197

Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Logistics Chile 197

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. As China returns to normal export activity, a further challenge on the short to medium-term horizon may be warehousing capacity. pic.twitter.com/T8B9C8bbi9.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

Supply Chain Disruption Europe Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 52

EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

For example, China for just about everything that can be made, Vietnam for clothing and shoes, and Bangladesh for garments. These samples and their shipping will cost you. During dispatch and packing to ensure the right goods and quantity are shipped out. At the dock to ensure that the correct goods are loaded and shipped.

Purchasing Skills 49

Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement 49

EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

For example, China for just about everything that can be made, Vietnam for clothing and shoes, and Bangladesh for garments. These samples and their shipping will cost you. During dispatch and packing to ensure the right goods and quantity are shipped out. At the dock to ensure that the correct goods are loaded and shipped.

Purchasing Skills 40

Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement 40