Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

It would cost $10 billion to reach a ‘fair’ level of pay for BRIC workers in the Western European clothing supply chain. Our analysis provides a robust basis for arguing that BRIC pay in the Western European clothing supply chain is unfair,” the report concluded. They analyzed garment industry wages in 2005 in the BRIC countries – Brazil, Russia, India and China. This figure is equal to almost double the cost of this labor in BRIC in 2005.

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BluJay Solutions

JANUARY 28, 2013

The emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China that make up the ‘BRIC’ acronym continue to forge ahead. Many manufacturers are seeking alternatives to BRIC countries, in particular China, as part of their future sourcing strategies. These are typically countries that have invested heavily in their own infrastructures in recent years and/or are geographically close to the BRIC countries – near shoring.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

In particular, the focal BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) represent major targets for expansion, but with them come a host of new problem that enterprises have little to no experience in dealing with in terms of logistics capabilities. The globalization of organizational supply chains will continue to expand, as organizations seek growth markets in the BRIC countries of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. 2013 has certainly been an interesting year!

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Analytics BRIC Supply Chain China Supply Chain Corporate Social Responsibility Customer Relationship Management Design for Supply Chain Emerging Issues in Supply Chain Global Supply Chain Luxury Brands Supply Chain Management More and more global luxury brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and others are promoting themselves as Lifestyle brands, spanning many products including fragrance, home collections, apparel, paint, wallpaper, foods, and many other products.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

BRIC Supply Chain Commodities forecasting Design for Supply Chain Global Supply Chain Supply Chain EconomicsI presented at Supply Chain Outlook 2015, an event hosted by the Supply Chain Management Review in Chicago on Monday morning. This was an excellent venue for discussion of emerging trends and what we can look forward to in 2016. A kickoff meeting by a renowned economist discussed some of the issues around global growth, and where the growth will come from.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 24, 2013

One small criticism is the inclusion of the four letters representing the BRIC countries in the book’s title. Rating: Books Blogs book review BRIC countries Charles Chase Differentiation fulfilment internet Keith Harrison Lora Cecere Procter & Gamble S&OP Sales & Operations Planning SAS Supply Chain Management

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2016

BRIC Supply Chain Emerging Issues in Supply Chain Global Distribution Global Supply Chain Supply Chain Economics Supply Chain RiskToday’s guest blog is posted by Timothy Barnes, who I met through the SCRC. Tim is a global supply chain executive originally from Australia, who has been studying the evolution of the Trans Pacific Partnership closely, and is writing a book on the subject.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 31, 2014

BRIC Supply Chain Business Process Outsourcing Category Management Global Supply Chain Procure to Pay Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management I was recently interviewed by Jon Hansen on Blog Talk Radio , discussing my new book “The Procurement Value Proposition” co-authored with Gerard Chick. In the interview, I discuss some of the major changes going on in the procurement area, and how we are at a crossroads for driving change.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 12, 2013

The story highlights some of the findings of our recent global logistics study,which found that logistics infrastructure is one of the most challenging issues, particularly for retailers who are expanding into BRIC countries such as India. BRIC Supply Chain Global Supply Chain Logistics Retail Logistics Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Risk Today’s Wall Street Journal printed a great story on the challenges that Walmart faces as it grows its logistics network in India.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

BRIC Supply Chain Procure to Pay Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management Supply Chain Management Supply chain Relationships Supply Chain Risk Working Capital Management Supply management research has established the axiom that firms are no longer operating independently, but indeed are part of an extended global network that is subject to high degrees of volatility, increasing customer expectations, and is subject to major forms of disruption risk.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 3, 2016

Biopharmaceutical Supply Chain BRIC Supply Chain Change Management Healthcare Supply Management Innovation in the Supply Chain Pharmaceutical Supply ChainI spent the day at Biogen’s headquarters in Cambridge, MA today, with a group of executives sharing ideas on how to drive innovation.

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 25, 2016

BRIC Supply Chain BVL International Global Distribution Global Supply Chain Inventory Management Retail Logistics Supply Chain ManagementI had the opportunity to accompany a group of executives from Anheuser Busch Inbev on a tour of Nike’s global distribution facility in Leuven Belgium this week. Shipments arrive from Nike’s network of global manufacturers in Asia, and includes footwear, apparel and equipment.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 17, 2016

BRIC Supply Chain Change Management China Supply Chain Design for Supply Chain Emerging Issues in Supply Chain Global Distribution Global Supply Chain Innovation in the Supply Chain Luxury Brands Retail Logistics Supply Chain QualityI had the opportunity to speak with a Nike executive about how the company has moved into the world of mass-customization.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

BRIC Supply Chain China Supply Chain Global Distribution Logistics Supply Chain Economics Supply Chain Management Supply Chain RiskThe recent bankruptcy announcement of Hanjin, a major shipping line, on the Friday before the last Labor Day long weekend, was a shock to everyone working in the global logistics shipping industry.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 6, 2016

BRIC Supply Chain China Supply Chain Emerging Issues in Supply Chain Global Distribution Global Supply Chain Supply Chain Economics Supply Chain StrategyIn the new book “Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization, author Parag Khanna discusses the concept of the “new supply chain wars”. In this book the author discusses how multinationals have become deeply connected and exposed to the emerging markets that have become their main competitors.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

BRIC Supply Chain Global Distribution Global Supply Chain Inventory Management Retail Logistics Strategic Cost Management Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Systems Ken Torok came to my class on Monday evening, and provided a delightful discussion on total cost of ownership. The class was focused on building and developing cost models, both for should-cost modeling, as well as total cost modeling.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 2, 2013

BRIC Supply Chain Forecasting Global Supply Chain Sales and Operations Planning Supply chain analytics Supply Chain Economics Supply Chain Management Supply Market Intelligence Supply Chain Economic Jason Schenker from Prestige Economics provided some insights into where we are headed in the global economy at the SCRC meeting today. In his words, “the US economy is getting rich slowly.”

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Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 27, 2013

And their buildings don’t tend to collapse suddenly due to cheap construction… Random thoughts perhaps… but even I’m able to start connecting the dots… BRIC Supply Chain Contract Management Global Supply Chain Supplier Relationship Management Supply Chain Management Supply chain Relationships

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 30, 2013

BRIC Supply Chain Global Distribution Global Supply Chain Procurement Sustainability Sales and Operations Planning Supply Chain Management Supply chain Relationships Supply Chain Strategy Sustainability The recent press in the Wall Street Journal and other papers on Walmart’s fire in Bangladesh is raising the ire of corporate responsibility groups and human rights groups alike.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Although this may seem like a threat, for those who embrace this complexity and think differently, it may actually be eye-opening to discover that there are many interesting opportunities starting to emerge… BRIC Supply Chain China Supply Chain Corporate Social Responsibility Design for Supply Chain Director's Blog Global Logistics Global Supply Chain Uncategorized

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NC State SCRC

JULY 8, 2016

BRIC Supply Chain Change Management Emerging Issues in Supply Chain Global Supply Chain Supply Chain EconomicsGlobalization and supply chains have been tied at the hip over the course of history. Supply chains naturally take advantage of efficiency and cost advantages and over the centuries, as transportation methods, technology and global knowledge improved, there has been a drive to take advantage of each and every step.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2020

” The other two so-called BRIC countries (Brazil and Russia) are faltering. As a result, Frost & Sullivan analysts say it’s time to look beyond the BRICs for economic growth. Megatrends, according to Frost & Sullivan analysts, “are transformative, global forces that define the future world with their far reaching impacts on businesses, societies, economies, cultures, and personal lives.”[1]

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Demand from BRIC markets continues to fuel growth for luxury brands while at the other end of the market, OEMs fight continuous battles for volume, market share and margin. Futuristic limousines and eye-popping concept cars dominated the recently concluded IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in Frankfurt am Main.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Large BRIC country governments have recognized their power in the channel, and have raised the stakes for import and export requirements and regulation. BRIC countries all have significant import challenges. Organizations will need to continue to find networked solutions in response to the continued growth of their global footprint, which surely will continue due to the appeal of large mass markets in BRIC countries and beyond. [1]

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Long term market sustainability investments have taken our top brands into the “sleeping giant” BRIC territories and other potential profit rich, atlas white spaces. I recall laughing out loud when I was first exposed to FMCG BS Bingo – I leave you to work out what BS stands for.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 25, 2017

BRIC Supply Chain BVL International China Supply Chain Emerging Issues in Supply Chain Global Distribution Global Supply Chain Government Acquisition Labor and Human Rights in the Supply Chain Supply Chain Economics Supply Chain ManagementHere’s a new insight by Tim Barnes in a guest blog this week, after Donald Trump announced the withdrawal from the Trans Pacific Partnership for the United States.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

BRICS summit. The 9 th annual BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit is being held in Xiamen September 3-5, 2017 (the summit location rotates between its member countries). Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Which means that, as it does every year at this time, space is about to get very tight. That can make it difficult to meet your delivery times unless you take proactive steps now to minimize the risk in your supply chain.

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 30, 2011

Take for example the BRIC nations and the impact this region has across the global economy. 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. If the mantra of the real estate industry is “Location, Location, Location”, the new mantra of supply chain executives is fast becoming “Collaboration, Collaboration, Collaboration”.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 1, 2016

Like many of the other MINT countries and those in the BRICS, the initial optimism over the growth spurt has been dampened and expectations adjusted. Integrated Supply Chain – Turkey. Date: 4-5 May 2016. Venue: Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel (TR). Organisation: Integrated Supply Chain. URL: isc-turkey-2016-en.integratedsupplychain.org/. integratedsupplychain.org/. .

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

In fact, we joke that BRIC should actually mean Better Rail Infrastructure and Customs. The car makers are waiting for more real investment from the global logistics service providers (LSPs) to become world class in the BRIC countries and emerging markets. The BRIC countries and the other markets are slightly less mature markets. There is no question that the automotive industry has seen rapid change and improvement over the past three years.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 29, 2016

Among the BRIC nations, manufacturing executives expressed optimism for only China and India by 2020. Brazil’s political uncertainty, Russia’s geopolitical activities and impact from the slide in global crude oil prices, matched with India’s challenged economic and policy actions around infrastructure and investments, have likely triggered the decline from the BRIC’s manufacturing competitiveness peak. You probably know that imported products are cheaper.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 11, 2017

BRICS summit. The 9 th annual BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit is being held in Xiamen September 3-5, 2017 (the summit location rotates between its member countries). Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Which means that, as it does every year at this time, space is about to get very tight. That can make it difficult to meet your delivery times unless you take proactive steps now to minimize the risk in your supply chain.

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BluJay Solutions

JANUARY 6, 2014

Patterns of global trade are shifting… According to the WTO , growth of merchandise exports is greater in BRIC countries than in NAFTA or the European Union at 4.5%, while the highest growth in imports was recorded by Africa and the Middle East - 11.5% & 8.0% Growth in global trade is opening up a wealth of opportunities – including low cost manufacturing and new markets for products. And the range of countries engaging in trade is expanding rapidly.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 26, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Derek Panchyshyn. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe.

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BluJay Solutions

MARCH 20, 2014

The sourcing of individual components and initial production for complex or high-value goods such as high-tech products and pharmaceuticals cannot easily be shifted away from where the expertize is located, and the cost of developing appropriate facilities in developed economies will more than likely continue to outweigh supply chain gains, even as labor costs increase in the BRIC countries, as other nearby economies wait in the wings to take over.

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