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. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

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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. Rising incomes in developing countries also make them extremely desirable markets – and not just as manufacturing hubs.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 27, 2013

Sitting on a clear day with a 360 view of Ground Zero and the New York skyline, Clay shared with us some of his thoughts on the role of innovation and what he called the “Church of New Finance” in the current economic downturn we are struggling to get our way out of.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

While the rest of the world was deep in a recession in 2008, and manufacturers were struggling with payroll decisions and layoffs, Hadoop innovation was in full swing. As a result, companies closed manufacturing facilities. The growth expectations of the BRIC countries is worrisome. Today, we live in volatile times.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 29, 2016

As of 2016, American manufacturing adds $6 Trillion to our economy , accounting for 12 million jobs. Some companies insist on American manufacturing; others are dedicated only to keeping production costs as low as possible, which means factories in China and impoverished nations. Paychecks Matter. round out the region.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 17, 2016

Nike also realized their expertise wasn’t in doing quick turn manufacturing in country, so they have made an agreement with Flex around what they call their “Manufacturing Revolution” – which is focused on mass production of slightly customized shoes and manufacturing them near shore, which in this case is Mexico.

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