Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

For the first time in many months, report authors identified export order demands originating countries as being Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Indonesia and the United States. We view such an indicator as clear evidence that sourcing for lowest cost manufacturing is again apparent among multi-industry supply networks.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Global United Kingdom Purchasing Skills 59

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 8, 2020

Consider other possible regional opportunities for the future (such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, etc.), Take the time to invest in yourself and consider taking online courses in the Supply Chain field, such as those offered by authoritative sources such as Supply Chain Canada ( www.supplychaincanada.com ). Sharpen the saw.

Supply Chain Planning 124

Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 124

Bristlecone

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

BRISTLECONE DEPLOYS SAP ARIBA STRATEGIC SOURCING SUITE. By automating everyday tasks and increasing visibility into the procurement process, the company is now positioned to enrich its supplier relationships, generate significant savings through better sourcing decisions, and improve contract monitoring and compliance. GLOBAL LEADER.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software SAP 40

NC State SCRC

AUGUST 2, 2019

Some Chinese companies went through some gyrations to re-jigger supply chains to export out of Vietnam, it is unlikely this short-term measure will work. Forward looking procurement organizations need to begin to take the time to think through how they are going to deal with these issues. In some cases, this will not be easy.

Purchasing Skills 40

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Negotiate Pricing 40

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 12, 2022

By connecting their systems and utilizing a single source of truth for operational inventory, they can get real-time data on how transactions are affecting inventory levels across locations. Customer data is also available through a variety of other sources, such as customer loyalty programs and POS data. Inventory Visibility.

Omnichannel 156

Omnichannel Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 156

BlueYonder

AUGUST 29, 2019

Those who source a significant portion of their goods from China. Also, those retailers who have not already diversified their sourcing options, as some of the major players have, will have little time to do that before the new tariffs kick in, putting them at a distinct disadvantage. While near-shoring to Mexico, Canada or the U.S.

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 48

Elementum

JUNE 6, 2016

According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, Mexico ranks number eight out of 40 countries including Canada, Sweden, and Vietnam. Mexico may become the global manufacturing nerve center if the country plays its cards right. Lower costs and proximity to the U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Mexico El Paso Manufacturing 60

BlueYonder

AUGUST 29, 2019

Those who source a significant portion of their goods from China. Also, those retailers who have not already diversified their sourcing options, as some of the major players have, will have little time to do that before the new tariffs kick in, putting them at a distinct disadvantage. While near-shoring to Mexico, Canada or the U.S.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 40

Elementum

APRIL 4, 2018

India and Vietnam might snag bigger shares of apparel and electronics manufacturing as US companies look to restructure their supply chains. The EU, Brazil, and Canada could benefit from the US market loss in pork while Australia could corner the market on fruit, nuts, and wine.

Policies 74

Policies Manufacturing Procurement America Supply Chain Software 74

Freightos

JUNE 21, 2023

Though other labor negotiations are ongoing – including ILWU Canada members and UPS Teamsters each authorizing their leaderships to call strikes if necessary – the resolution of this 13-month dispute represents a significant shift in the transpacific ocean landscape.

Negotiating Skills 156

Negotiating Skills Panama Asia Cargo 156

Elementum

APRIL 4, 2018

India and Vietnam might snag bigger shares of apparel and electronics manufacturing as US companies look to restructure their supply chains. The EU, Brazil, and Canada could benefit from the US market loss in pork while Australia could corner the market on fruit, nuts, and wine.

Policies 60

Policies Manufacturing Procurement America Supply Chain Software 60

Taulia

JUNE 11, 2018

has recently announced that Europe, Canada and Mexico will also be subject to hefty steel and aluminum tariffs. With Mexico and Canada also likely to retaliate, how concerned should you be about the prospect of the US-China trade war continuing or a larger global trade war and the possible impact to your supply chain?

Supply Chain Planning 40

Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Optimization Global Purchasing Skills 40

Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

North American companies are increasingly re-shoring manufacturing (primarily from China to Mexico, due to the strong US dollar) but some firms are moving back to Canada as well. Increasingly even Chinese manufacturers are looking abroad, moving operations to Mexico and Vietnam, for example.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Manufacturing Procurement Trends North America 40

Intelligent Audit

MARCH 7, 2022

Parcel and freight exports from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam to Europe, MEISA, LAC 3 , and some APAC countries and territories 6 – Increasing $0.10 Parcel imports to Canada from Europe 13 — Increasing 0.06 per pound or $1.20 per kilogram. per pound or $1.20 per kilogram. per pound or $1.20

Papua New Guinea 52

Papua New Guinea Marshall Islands Samoa Czech Republic 52

Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Below is a list of the services they offer: LTL FTL Large LTL (Partial FTL) Air Cargo Ocean Freight/Containers Worldwide Coverage Expedited Temperature-Controlled Shipping Heavy Haul Rail Shipping White Glove Shipping As opposed to Freightera, which covers the entirety of the USA and Canada, Freightcenter claims worldwide coverage.

Freight 26

Freight Negotiating Skills Sri Lanka Logistics Network Optimization Software 26

Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Below is a list of the services they offer: LTL FTL Large LTL (Partial FTL) Air Cargo Ocean Freight/Containers Worldwide Coverage Expedited Temperature-Controlled Shipping Heavy Haul Rail Shipping White Glove Shipping As opposed to Freightera, which covers the entirety of the USA and Canada, Freightcenter claims worldwide coverage.

Freight 26

Freight Negotiating Skills Sri Lanka Logistics Network Optimization Software 26

Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 6, 2018

which sources 100% of its karaoke machines and other gear from China. But if it does, the small publicly traded company would go down the same path that thousands of others have since Trump began enacting tariffs on other countries like Mexico and Canada in a push to reduce America’s trade deficit. -based Singing Machine Co.,

Negotiate Pricing 59

Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Retail Price Reduction 59

Material Handling & Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam are experiencing a new flood of interest as a manufacturing alternative to China. and Tesla have scrambled to lock in sources of metals like cobalt and lithium from suppliers in other countries. Companies such as Apple Inc. s largest supplier of electrolytes to domestic battery makers.

China 74

China Global Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 74