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A recent discussion with supply chain executives in the apparel industry reveal that the problem is a tricky one to solve – and may be a function of other decisions being made by apparel manufacturers that have nothing to do with labor human rights in the supply chain. BRIC Supply Chain Global Distribution Global Supply Chain Procurement Sustainability Sales and Operations Planning Supply Chain Management Supply chain Relationships Supply Chain Strategy Sustainability MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
Supply chain leaders then need to re-look at their structure, to understand how the RCEP will further restrict trade with Asia, both in manufacturing product, but also in exporting product from the US into Asia. 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. MORE
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! MORE
In my case I graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree in 1990 and started my career with IBM Manufacturing in Toronto, doing test engineering. Subscribe Here! Email Address. MORE
The supply chain design is very much focused on contract manufacturing to a network of factories. Most of the luxury brands’ global supply chain manufacturing networks are in Asia, with the biggest location being China – which is becoming too expensive. There has been a strong push for more US manufacturing in recent years. The problem, of course, is that companies struggles to find individuals who are willing to work in apparel manufacturing plants. MORE
We will probably keep the higher value added manufacturing, that requires extensive engineering skills, complexity, high technology precision, and customization for customer requirements. It was also pointed out that the supply chain for manufacturing in America also has to be re-created – many of the suppliers in these industries are no longer there. But the trend is definitely going in the direction of manufacturing moving back locally to America. MORE
In my case I graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree in 1990 and started my career with IBM Manufacturing in Toronto, doing test engineering. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Derek Panchyshyn. MORE
Shipments arrive from Nike’s network of global manufacturers in Asia, and includes footwear, apparel and equipment. BRIC Supply Chain BVL International Global Distribution Global Supply Chain Inventory Management Retail Logistics Supply Chain Management MORE
Even the World Trade Organization chief economist Patrick Low describes these “hybrid value chains” as different: “The physical and the digital, the manufacturing and the services, and the value-added from intangible factors such as competence and reputation are simply not captured by today’s statistical methods”. [1] BRIC Supply Chain China Supply Chain Emerging Issues in Supply Chain Global Distribution Global Supply Chain Supply Chain Economics Supply Chain Strategy MORE
In this case, the context was an annual bid and quote negotiation they had to do with electronic manufacturers who wanted to ship products from the factories in Asia to the US. We happened to use the example of a high end consumer electronics manufacturer, but in truth, any one of the manufacturers operated the same way. Ken Torok came to my class on Monday evening, and provided a delightful discussion on total cost of ownership. MORE
by 2032 as a direct result of the TPP, however key industries such as manufacturing ($10.8B 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 Management MORE
Additive manufacturing, perhaps better known as 3D printing, is a software-based process that looks increasingly likely to place manufacture of some products into the hands of the end customer, and where it does not achieve this, may nevertheless eliminate many supply chain stages and processes for products that can be created by this fully automated method of production. While the lean concept was born from the world of manufacturing, agility came largely from software development. MORE
While it seemed like many companies would be moving more towards the BRIC countries, global events have proven this uptake to be relatively slow. An NC State team worked with a major manufacturer to create a backbone cost database that establishes different types of cost data, including actual data, assumptions about the data based on prior history, and approximated data based on “best available information”. MORE
Image Source: Brics-Info.org. Some sectors in advanced economies have already been left stranded, including mining, manufacturing, and steel. Freight In The Year Of The Monkey. MORE
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. BUT this generates greater complexity in the supply chain. MORE
in the US economy and an expanding manufacturing PMI, the US is on track for growth. Many companies are considering moving manufacturing back to the US, with largest opportunity in “right to work” states and states with capacity providers. Since there should be an available labor pool, the biggest difficulty will be in finding quality manufacturing sites. MORE
Several executives I spoke with were fairly adamant that the products they were buying, whether it was manufactured products or apparel, would never move back to the United States, and nor should it, given the low wages associated with these production settings. MORE
As part of the BRIC countries Russia is important in driving the growth aspirations of many of the world’s largest FMCG companies. Organisations with local manufacturing operations may well keep the Russian market supplied without hindrance and with little impact on cost and efficiency. MORE
Indeed for many IATA members whose operations largely center around air cargo, near-shoring is cause for concern, with manufacturing shifting closed to ‘home’ a risk to the sustainability of air freight volumes longer term. . MORE
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. I had the opportunity to speak with a Nike executive about how the company has moved into the world of mass-customization. MORE
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. MORE
They don’t see it as an enabler of global manufacturing and sourcing, or as a way of increasing customer loyalty through great service. There’s a trend at the moment toward near-shoring, re-shoring, or bringing manufacturing back locally, but globalization is not going to go away. I think selecting the right markets is a big issue for automotive logistics – where should your manufacturing be based, where should your sourcing be done? MORE
Later in the week, I traveled to Monterrey, Mexico to speak to a group of executives at Xignux, a large private manufacturing company of cable, food products, engineering services, and power generation equipment. Last week I had the opportunity to travel first to New York and then Monterrey, Mexico, and speak with a number of people to explore perspectives on the current economic situation we find ourselves in. MORE
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. MORE
Raw materials are sourced from one country, products are manufactured in another country, and the final goods are transported to customers all over the world. For those areas that are less flexible, such as manufacturing plants, alternatives can be reviewed, such as setting up redundancy across different geographies, moving to contract manufacturing or any other risk mitigating change. Globalization and supply chains have been tied at the hip over the course of history. MORE
Pushing aside the scandals and the glitz and glamour of the show in Frankfurt, the underlying issue remains the same: To meet consumers’ increasing appetite for choice, manufacturers churn out an ever-increasing range of models, features and options. What can car manufacturers do? MORE
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.
NC State SCRC
SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
Several executives I spoke with were fairly adamant that the products they were buying, whether it was manufactured products or apparel, would never move back to the United States, and nor should it, given the low wages associated with these production settings.
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Supply Chain View from the Field
OCTOBER 24, 2014
The supply chain design is very much focused on contract manufacturing to a network of factories. Most of the luxury brands’ global supply chain manufacturing networks are in Asia, with the biggest location being China – which is becoming too expensive. There has been a strong push for more US manufacturing in recent years. The problem, of course, is that companies struggles to find individuals who are willing to work in apparel manufacturing plants.
Supply Chain View from the Field
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
We will probably keep the higher value added manufacturing, that requires extensive engineering skills, complexity, high technology precision, and customization for customer requirements. It was also pointed out that the supply chain for manufacturing in America also has to be re-created – many of the suppliers in these industries are no longer there. But the trend is definitely going in the direction of manufacturing moving back locally to America.
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!
NC State SCRC
JULY 8, 2016
Raw materials are sourced from one country, products are manufactured in another country, and the final goods are transported to customers all over the world. For those areas that are less flexible, such as manufacturing plants, alternatives can be reviewed, such as setting up redundancy across different geographies, moving to contract manufacturing or any other risk mitigating change. Globalization and supply chains have been tied at the hip over the course of history.
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NC State SCRC
AUGUST 25, 2016
Shipments arrive from Nike’s network of global manufacturers in Asia, and includes footwear, apparel and equipment. BRIC Supply Chain BVL International Global Distribution Global Supply Chain Inventory Management Retail Logistics Supply Chain Management
DELMIA Quintiq
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Pushing aside the scandals and the glitz and glamour of the show in Frankfurt, the underlying issue remains the same: To meet consumers’ increasing appetite for choice, manufacturers churn out an ever-increasing range of models, features and options. What can car manufacturers do?
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. I had the opportunity to speak with a Nike executive about how the company has moved into the world of mass-customization.
NC State SCRC
JANUARY 25, 2017
by 2032 as a direct result of the TPP, however key industries such as manufacturing ($10.8B 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 Management
NC State SCRC
JUNE 6, 2016
Even the World Trade Organization chief economist Patrick Low describes these “hybrid value chains” as different: “The physical and the digital, the manufacturing and the services, and the value-added from intangible factors such as competence and reputation are simply not captured by today’s statistical methods”. [1] BRIC Supply Chain China Supply Chain Emerging Issues in Supply Chain Global Distribution Global Supply Chain Supply Chain Economics Supply Chain Strategy
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Supply Chain View from the Field
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
In this case, the context was an annual bid and quote negotiation they had to do with electronic manufacturers who wanted to ship products from the factories in Asia to the US. We happened to use the example of a high end consumer electronics manufacturer, but in truth, any one of the manufacturers operated the same way. Ken Torok came to my class on Monday evening, and provided a delightful discussion on total cost of ownership.
Supply Chain View from the Field
APRIL 27, 2013
Later in the week, I traveled to Monterrey, Mexico to speak to a group of executives at Xignux, a large private manufacturing company of cable, food products, engineering services, and power generation equipment. Last week I had the opportunity to travel first to New York and then Monterrey, Mexico, and speak with a number of people to explore perspectives on the current economic situation we find ourselves in.
Supply Chain View from the Field
JANUARY 30, 2013
A recent discussion with supply chain executives in the apparel industry reveal that the problem is a tricky one to solve – and may be a function of other decisions being made by apparel manufacturers that have nothing to do with labor human rights in the supply chain. BRIC Supply Chain Global Distribution Global Supply Chain Procurement Sustainability Sales and Operations Planning Supply Chain Management Supply chain Relationships Supply Chain Strategy Sustainability
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
As part of the BRIC countries Russia is important in driving the growth aspirations of many of the world’s largest FMCG companies. Organisations with local manufacturing operations may well keep the Russian market supplied without hindrance and with little impact on cost and efficiency.
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Cerasis
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.
Supply Chain Nation
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
They don’t see it as an enabler of global manufacturing and sourcing, or as a way of increasing customer loyalty through great service. There’s a trend at the moment toward near-shoring, re-shoring, or bringing manufacturing back locally, but globalization is not going to go away. I think selecting the right markets is a big issue for automotive logistics – where should your manufacturing be based, where should your sourcing be done?
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.
Logistics Bureau
JULY 11, 2018
Additive manufacturing, perhaps better known as 3D printing, is a software-based process that looks increasingly likely to place manufacture of some products into the hands of the end customer, and where it does not achieve this, may nevertheless eliminate many supply chain stages and processes for products that can be created by this fully automated method of production. While the lean concept was born from the world of manufacturing, agility came largely from software development.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 26, 2020
In my case I graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree in 1990 and started my career with IBM Manufacturing in Toronto, doing test engineering. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Derek Panchyshyn.
BluJay Solutions
JANUARY 6, 2014
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. BUT this generates greater complexity in the supply chain.
BluJay Solutions
MARCH 20, 2014
Indeed for many IATA members whose operations largely center around air cargo, near-shoring is cause for concern, with manufacturing shifting closed to ‘home’ a risk to the sustainability of air freight volumes longer term. .
Supply Chain View from the Field
JANUARY 13, 2015
While it seemed like many companies would be moving more towards the BRIC countries, global events have proven this uptake to be relatively slow. An NC State team worked with a major manufacturer to create a backbone cost database that establishes different types of cost data, including actual data, assumptions about the data based on prior history, and approximated data based on “best available information”.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
In my case I graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree in 1990 and started my career with IBM Manufacturing in Toronto, doing test engineering. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
Freightos
FEBRUARY 29, 2016
Image Source: Brics-Info.org. Some sectors in advanced economies have already been left stranded, including mining, manufacturing, and steel. Freight In The Year Of The Monkey.
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 30, 2013
in the US economy and an expanding manufacturing PMI, the US is on track for growth. Many companies are considering moving manufacturing back to the US, with largest opportunity in “right to work” states and states with capacity providers. Since there should be an available labor pool, the biggest difficulty will be in finding quality manufacturing sites.
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.
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