Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

However, recent activity suggests that capacity has been overbuilt by some large e-commerce providers –leading to select project cancellations and postponements. Large companies in China are adopting warehouse automation at an increasing rate due to the limited supply of companies that are able to provide advanced fulfillment capabilities.

Supply Chain Software 257

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

That variability might be in the areas of manufacturing, distribution, or transportation capacity. Historically, companies assumed suppliers would be able to supply raw materials or that the lead time from China to deliver those materials was three weeks. What if we could get suppliers to share their capacity?”

Supply Chain Planning Software 193

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 193

Freightos

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

During the peak of the ocean freight congestion, in September 2021, ocean freight rates reached well over $20,000 for China – US West Coast shipping. Changing Trends in BCO Air Cargo Procurement. Freight professionals – whether at freight forwarders, BCOs or carriers – were left wondering what tomorrow would bring.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 24, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our readers added perspectives on this week’s reports indicating that Apple has initiated plans for production of the upcoming new model iPhone14 to be sourced from both China and India. That would allow such sites the ability to foster independent processes from that of China.

India 52

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2024

Brazil, China, India, and the United States indices remained at expansionary levels. Suppliers continue to have capacity but work to improve lead times, due to their raw material supply chain disruptions.” China China’s official PMI compiled by the country’s National Bureau of Statistics was reported as 50.4

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The deepening power crisis has already taken 900,000 tons of smelting capacity offline in North America and Europe. With more than a third of global smelters losing money, there is a risk of 1 million tons of capacity being curtailed in the near future. About 73% of the aluminum cans in the US come from recycled scrap.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The availability of capacity in industries like the semiconductor industry is tight. The proliferation of products and capabilities is exponential with over 60% of capacity in Taiwan. The proliferation of products and capabilities is exponential with over 60% of capacity in Taiwan. Are the port issues over? My reasoning?

Supply Chain Design Software 256

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

Background Throughout 2022 and 2023, we have highlighted for readers the various indications of Apple’s unfolding China Plus sourcing moves. That culminated in our research arm’s published December 2023 Supply Chain Matters update, Apple’s Unfolding China Plus Sourcing Strategy for iPhone Production.

India 59

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Oracle SCM

MARCH 3, 2020

Procurement professionals are now playing an increasingly strategic role within their organizations. Procurement of raw materials and components that go into the manufacturing process is essential to ensure final product quality and strong financial performance. The new procurement professional needs a broad set of skills.

Manufacturing Procurement 78

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The availability of capacity in industries like the semiconductor industry is tight. The proliferation of products and capabilities is exponential with over 60% of capacity in Taiwan. But, even then, the relocation of capacity is not a snap of the fingers. A chip is not a chip and a foundry is not a foundry. My reasoning?

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 130

Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2017

China aims to extend its logistics reach from the Pacific to the Atlantic through its One Belt, One Road initiative. Like the country itself, China’s ambitions are massive. The expansive plan covers roads, rail lines, ports and airports that will link East China through Southeast, South and Central Asia extending to Europe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2022

As an example, a major retailer whose market presence is in the Americas realized that several of their shipments that originate in China pass through Russia to make their way to the west and are now subject to shipment backlogs. You will need to engage your procurement, sourcing, and finance teams as part of such an effort.

Supply Chain Design Software 239

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Herculean efforts by Procurement and Supply Chain departments to keep supplies flowing have prevented even more extreme disruptions than what we’ve experienced, but have inadvertently created additional risks. . A common response to recent supply shocks has been to begin shifting supply from China to local markets.

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Freightos

MARCH 12, 2024

Judah Levine March 12, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 7% to $4,419/FEU. Air rates – Freightos Air Index China – N.

Negotiating Skills 284

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ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

There are glimmers of hope, such as slowing infection rates in Italy and Spain, and the opening of factories in China, but a true end to the crisis remains out of sight. There are, however, already some clear lessons to be learned by Procurement and Supply Chain leaders. Balance Procurement Objectives. Yes, cost still matters.

Negotiating Skills 130

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

Among the paper’s various findings were some key observations that we noted: China ’s share of S. At the same time the authors qualify that while China ’s share of U.S. sourcing from China, with a correspondingly rise in import share from low-wage locations, chiefly Vietnam, and regional trade areas, particularly Mexico.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

China, for example, only produces 14% of their total units, only 3% of those units end up being exported to the United States and 2% to EMEA. These conversations include long term commitments to buy from the new factory to encourage the manufacturer to invest in capacity in a new region. COVID adversely affected many multinationals.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 211

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 211

Jaggaer

JUNE 9, 2020

Procurement teams can lead the way in building a robust system into the future. According to the Financial Times , over 3,300 suppliers in China received force majeure certificates in February alone. According to the Financial Times , over 3,300 suppliers in China received force majeure certificates in February alone.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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EcoVadis

MAY 17, 2018

More than 30,000 business have been penalized during a major campaign against environmental violations in China with companies worldwide feeling the impact. The first inspection was conducted as a pilot project in 2015 in Hebei, the most polluted province in China. Are you confident that your business can withstand this kind of impact?

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Judah Levine November 15, 2023 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 6% to $1,711/FEU. Air rates – Freightos Air Index China – N.

Price Reduction 258

Price Reduction Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 258

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

Growth expansion has returned across China and the U.S. New order growth reportedly accelerated at the fastest in nearly three plus year, which is a likely indication that this region has become the new go-to for China Plus product sourcing strategies. along with Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. The March value further represented a 2.2

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Proxima

AUGUST 25, 2022

However, this couldn’t be more different for China, as the country continues to pursue a strict zero-Covid policy through lockdowns, spanning across some of the country’s key port cities. China is the world’s largest exporting economy, and second largest importer, holding eight of the top twenty ports globally.

Policies 91

Policies Global Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 91

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A report by Nikkei Asia Technology indicates that Apple contract manufacturing services provider Foxconn is planning to incrementally expand iPhone production capacity within India. This facility is further reported to be the equivalent of a $1.54 billion facility, which is massive and implies more than just smartphone assembly.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of either China Plus or de-risking sourcing changes. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 52

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

We now include added updates related to ongoing production disruptions amid population lockdowns across China, increasing concerns related to European supply chains, and added signs for a product demand slowdown within segments of the semiconductor industry. China Based Manufacturers Remain Impacted by Extended Population Lockdowns.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Judah Levine February 13, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 11% to $4,859/FEU. Air rates – Freightos Air Index China – N.

Negotiating Skills 194

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Asia Europe 194

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Firms reportedly attributed the upturn in production to companies increasing workforce and capacity. Suppliers continue to have capacity. A Rebound in China’s Production Activity Levels The two recognized indices of PMI within China indicate a rebound in production activity in the final month of Q3.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

2023 Prediction Three: More Direct Control in Strategic or Tactical Multi-tiered Direct Materials Sourcing will Continue to be a Prominent Element of Business Strategy for Chief Supply Chain or Chief Procurement Officer Efforts. . However, Apple’s China Plus efforts were already underway and are likely to be accelerated.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Once China was hit by a Coronavirus epidemic and factories ordered closed, it was inevitable that global supply chains would be affected. The impact on supply chains is particularly apparent in the following two broad areas— shipping and procurement of products/components/raw materials. COVID-19 Impact on Procurement.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Global Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The report further indicates that two downstream suppliers in China that rely on the parts and assemble them into larger modules are also cutting their production 70 percent and 90 percent, respectively. Whereas the spot rate to ship a container from China to the U.S. West Coast had declined to the lowest level in more than two years.

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Ukraine Supply Chain Planning Manufacturing Procurement Los Angeles 52

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

As public health epidemiologists warn that the coronavirus epidemic is far worse than earlier envisaged and that other countries should consider tough containment measures similar to those imposed in China, the likely human cost of the outbreak is enormous. In the auto industry, China is the world’s major supplier of parts.

Supply Chain Network Software 88

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 11, 2022

In such an environment, it is hardly surprising that fixing supply capacity issues is a top priority for companies. Moreover, as our analysis of operational failures underlines, supply capacity losses represent a leading cause of supply chain disruptions in general. how much capacity should we have?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service. Students graduate with foundational knowledge across all areas of SCM, positioning them to work in multiple capacities for the top global companies.

Supply Chain Software 130

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Judah Levine February 7, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 7% to $4,367/FEU. Air rates – Freightos Air Index China – N.

Negotiating Skills 177

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Judah Levine Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 3% to $1,609/FEU. Air rates – Freightos Air Index China – N. kg China – N. Europe – N.

Negotiating Skills 285

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Suppliers continue to have capacity. China’s Factory Activity a Mixed Picture The two recognized indices of PMI within China indicate that prior manufacturing contraction levels in July may have bounced back in August. Prices are generally stable. The S&P Global India Manufacturing PMI® rose to a level of 58.6

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Price Reduction 52

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 13, 2023

Background In early December of 2022, we called Supply Chain Matters reader attention to published reports acknowledging that consumer electronics giant Apple was accelerating actions to source some hardware production outside of China. Reportedly, the current goal is to have upwards of 25 percent of iPhones assembled in India by 2025.

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