Elementum

APRIL 4, 2018

US manufacturing activity dropped slightly in March. The import duties on aluminum and steel could affect many US stakeholders including automakers, aircraft manufacturers, food and beverage companies, and the construction sector. An increase in production costs is the most immediate concern whenever tariffs are raised.

Policies 74

Policies Manufacturing Procurement America Supply Chain Software 74

Elementum

APRIL 4, 2018

US manufacturing activity dropped slightly in March. The import duties on aluminum and steel could affect many US stakeholders including automakers, aircraft manufacturers, food and beverage companies, and the construction sector. An increase in production costs is the most immediate concern whenever tariffs are raised.

Policies 60

Policies Manufacturing Procurement America Supply Chain Software 60

Elementum

MAY 26, 2022

They expanded first into other parts of eastern Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, India), then into eastern Europe (Poland, Ukraine) and Mexico. Specialization and quality began to drive important sourcing decisions rather than the sole lever of saving partners a few dollars on materials and manufacturing alone.

Supply Chain Disruption 78

Supply Chain Disruption Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Software 78

Supply Chain Network

JUNE 30, 2011

In fact, all of the BRIC countries are now in the top 10 economies, with Brazil at 9, Russia at 6, India at 4 and China 2nd. As a result, more companies are investing heavily in countries like China and Brazil. Secondary markets like Vietnam and Turkey are also getting more attention. How technology can help.

Supply Chain Software 103

Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Cost Reduction Strategies 103

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 8, 2020

Consider other possible regional opportunities for the future (such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, etc.), These have led to manufacturing, transportation, and other related strikes and protests. Check to see if your firm has insurance protection covering any losses, should your supplier(s) not be able to fulfill their contractual obligations.

Supply Chain Planning 124

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2020

” The other two so-called BRIC countries (Brazil and Russia) are faltering. They suggest looking at Mexico, Poland, Turkey, Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Frost & Sullivan predicts, “China and India [will] lead the global economy in the near future.”

Trends 100

Trends Modeling Software Resource Reduction BRIC 100

Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 2015

It also lags the average LPI for the region, as well as Vietnam, a country that mirrors Cuba in many ways, but is ranked 48th overall with an LPI Score of 3.15 — ahead of Mexico, India, and Brazil. Source: World Bank. This should put U.S.

Cuba 100

Cuba Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Somalia 100

Unleashed

MARCH 31, 2021

When we refer to the ‘supply chain’, we’re referring to the network of suppliers, manufacturers, producers, shipping companies and more who, when combined, produce, ship and sell products and services to end-users. The life of coffee begins with growers in the likes of Brazil or Vietnam.

Supply Chain Planning Software 69

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 69

Ware2Go

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This year’s supply chain pressures have had ripple effects throughout the economy that are hurting US retailers and manufacturers. Logistics, labour and manufacturing headaches combined are likely to add another $223bn to US retailers’ costs this holiday season, Salesforce estimates. The stakes are high.

Los Angeles 52

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Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Deglobalization will accelerate, and reshoring and localization of manufacturing will continue 2023 has seen a severe freight recession, especially in North America, with significant overcapacity and declining rates for ocean shipping as well. Circular economies will increasingly be sustainable, and local economies as well.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Manufacturing Procurement Trends North America 40

Unleashed

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Organisations at any point of the global coffee supply chain would do well to know what’s happening at their product’s point of origin to anticipate how the coming financial year – and beyond – may pan out. The world’s top coffee exporters. Source: Statista. Trends for coffee exporters.

Trends 76

Trends Industrial Industry Purchasing Skills 76

NC State SCRC

APRIL 27, 2016

Companies like Flex are looking for ways to integrate vertically, not just on product manufacturing, but also in terms of how to collaborate better to drive more efficiency. This is also challenging if we have dispersed decision-makers in Brazil, the UK, the US, and other locations. Brand owners are a key part of this.

Sourcing Strategies 40

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Real-time Visibility 40

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In addition to cutting the need for outsourced manufacturing, this move could give the company a leg up on the competition by making it possible to get products in the hands of consumers faster. Additionally, the company’s manufacturing expertise will enable the reduction of production costs. manufacturing facility in 2014.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 45

Logistics Bureau

JULY 26, 2021

Whether to relocate supply or manufacturing from China to another low-cost country or switch to a near-shoring or re-shoring strategy is not a decision to take lightly. Some of the most notable include: Steve Madden , shoe and bag retailer: Moving production to Cambodia, Brazil, Mexico, and Vietnam.

China 98

China Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 98