Enterra Insights

MARCH 7, 2018

Back in 2015, Nestlé committed itself to “be an industry leader in determining where the seafood [in its supply chain] is coming from and demanding it is Sourced Responsibly.” 4] “ Responsible Sourcing of Seafood – Thailand Action plan 2015-2016. .” The fishing industry case study. “[5]. Footnotes.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 20, 2019

Since China banned the import of plastic waste (except the cleanest plastics) in late 2017, America has been shipping its plastic waste to other countries including: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Turkey, etc. . Source: The Guardian. Source: The Guardian. .

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Business costs will rise for those who are sourcing some or most of their raw materials or goods from China. Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam may see a negligible effect because of their low participation in the Chinese production chain. These include the Philippines, Cambodia, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 3, 2016

From local truck transportation to global supply chain management systems, from produce sourcing to consulting based on practical experience to outsourcing, C.H. Integrated technology gathers data from all parts of the supply chain and provides full visibility to orders and costs. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bouvet Island. Brunei Darussalam.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 11, 2016

By consolidating at the source, several shipments can be combined into one, thereby reducing the number of shipments even before the shipments arrive at the Logistics Service Provider (LSP). Supply Chain Movement and software vendor Eyefreight have developed this checklist to provide to pinpoint the key drivers of Freight Spend Management.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 21, 2016

However, there must be consensus within the organisation about definitions and the right source of information for important reports. S&OP fosters clear and unambiguous communication and this strengthens teamwork. Answer the 10 questions below to gain insight into the current added value and the potential of S&OP for your company. >>Please

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

The sourcing department is challenged by increasing compliancy issues. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bouvet Island. British Indian Ocean Territory. Brunei Darussalam. Burkina Faso. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island. Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Sourcing from far-flung countries such as China is leading to growing uncertainty about the actual supply of purchase orders. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bouvet Island. British Indian Ocean Territory. Brunei Darussalam. Burkina Faso. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island. Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 14, 2016

The benefits of utilising modern-day FTAs include fewer customs duties, less red tape, access to public tenders, sourcing opportunities, investment opportunities and more transparent business conditions. It lays the foundation for gradual alignment of norms and standards, including on food safety and technical regulations. Bouvet Island.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres. The thing to watch, of course, is whether the labour-cost benefits of offshoring outweigh any increase in the cost of logistics. Your organisation may be one of many that a contract partner serves.

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 7, 2017

This will never work – particularly as we move into an era of global outsourcing and contract manufacturing in low cost countries such as Vietnam, India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and others in Asia. This is a common element, that needs to be more formally captured in the data.

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EcoVadis

MAY 15, 2016

During the second morning panel EcoVadis’ Michael Smith discussed multi-faceted approach, and provoked lots of note-taking when the 360° watch feature (part of our multi-source news and stakeholder monitoring aspect of our Methodology ) was mentioned. Some practitioners saw their UK Modern Slavery statement as a journey.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The two companies – along with other supermarket firms including Carrefour, Walmart and Tesco – are accused of selling shrimp sourced from farms in Thailand in the knowledge that such farms are routinely involved in human trafficking and forced labour.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 1, 2014

  Due to higher labor and operating costs in China, more western firms now source their products from Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Vietnam, etc.  By Sriram Puthucode and Christopher Tang.   To compete on cost, many factory buildings do not meet building codes (e.g., unsafe building structures) or safety standards (e.g.,

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 8, 2013

Companies like Nike and Disney have publicly stated that they are not going to Bangladesh for apparel sourcing in the future. In our ongoing discussion of labor and human rights violations in the supply chain, we’ve discussed in prior posts the problems that occurred in Bangladesh resulting in over 700 dead.

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Exapro Hub

JUNE 21, 2018

Cambodia: 30% / 63%. Source of some data: just-style.com). The country also exported apparel worth US$161bn, giving it a 36.4% share of the world market. Percentage of textile imports from China (in 2015 and 2005): Bangladesh: 47% / 39%. Malaysia: 25% / 49%. Pakistan: 32% / 68%. Vietnam: 23% / 50%. Sri Lanka: 15% / 38%.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 14, 2016

What is the fair price of an apparel product responsibly sourced from Bangladesh, and what price do apparel suppliers need to ensure a safe and sustainable work place and fair wages for the workers in Bangladesh? Are big name brands really paying a fair price to a supplier in Bangladesh? During the Conference, Prof.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

billion of its total revenue in the fiscal year 2014, placing it as the third-largest source of income in the nation. The Panama Canal extension took place in a period of significant commercial change, including a review of sourcing tactics and the potential construction of a rival canal in Nicaragua.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 7, 2022

Fortunately, Intelligent Audit will empower shippers to validate all these new charges providing corrections based on your contractual terms, make sense of all the data, consider all the surcharges, and help shippers realistically manage their global shipping costs with a single source of truth. 3 All LAC except Mexico and Puerto Rico.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 26, 2021

Some of the most notable include: Steve Madden , shoe and bag retailer: Moving production to Cambodia, Brazil, Mexico, and Vietnam. US import tariffs and the desire to diversify manufacturing locations are the key drivers of the move, which will see some of the company’s production transferred to Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Cambodia.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 2, 2025

We now share excerpts of Prediction Two likely to be one of the more longer-term consequential predictions, that which is related to supply network strategic and tactical sourcing strategies. Prediction Two Increased import tariffs and trade conflict policies of a second U.S. or other global companies.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 16, 2025

He writes, “Tariffs hit hard on the bottom line by hiking up costs across supply chains, thereby affecting sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution decisions. Southeast Asian nations such as Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam), or is otherwise tied to Chinese suppliers may pose especially elevated risk.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Procurement refers to dealmaking: it helps source vendors, negotiate contracts, and secure the best materials or services for the business. Strategic procurement diversifies supply sources, enhancing project flexibility. Project management is strategy: it helps plan, execute, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 28, 2019

Low-cost country (LCC) sourcing is now a commonplace strategy for shrinking bottom line labor and material costs in most consumer products industries, including apparel, footwear, toys, and other manufactured products. This includes, but is not limited to, the proper disposal of hazardous waste.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 22, 2023

We work at the intersection of sourcing, logistics, legal, finance, and government affairs, and I spend 25% of my time helping our GA team form trade affairs strategies. For instance, there is a European GSP review of Cambodia in January, one of our second or third largest footprints. This is all very real.

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EFT

MAY 12, 2025

Exclusive: US considering new ship registry in US Virgin Islands, sources say President Donald Trump's administration is considering a proposal to create an international shipping registry in the U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts, even as automakers scramble to rework sourcing of critical supplies and minimize disruption.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 13, 2019

Steve Madden is currently in the process of shifting handbag production to Cambodia. Earlier, they sourced over 90% of their leather goods to be sold all over the world from China. Finding new raw material sources. Some companies were prompt to act to Trump’s threat to China in September though.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 6, 2025

But tariff and consumer uncertainty is masking it.”

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Freightos

APRIL 3, 2025

For example, goods from the below countries some of the major China alternatives will meet accelerated tariffs: Vietnam: 46% India: 27% Bangladesh: 37% Cambodia: 49% Canada, Mexico and Automotive This weeks order excludes Canada and Mexico from global or reciprocal tariffs. Lower consumer demand will lower demand for freight.

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Freightos

APRIL 3, 2025

For example, goods from the below countries some of the major China alternatives will meet accelerated tariffs: Vietnam: 46% India: 27% Bangladesh: 37% Cambodia: 49% Canada, Mexico and Automotive This weeks order excludes Canada and Mexico from global or reciprocal tariffs. Lower consumer demand will lower demand for freight.

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