Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I was on the phone with Australia, China, Indonesia – really everywhere – trying to negotiate directly with suppliers. For example, when a UPS strike was looming last year, the Interos solution automatically highlighted Cooper’s strategic suppliers that relied on UPS for shipping. But there was a cost to this.

Supply Chain Planning Software 249

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 249

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

Run” will include using the platform for inventory optimization and to support interesting internet-of-things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) projects. They also have 20 sourcing locations across North America from which they can ship make to stock products. HWI employed a crawl-walk-run methodology.

Optimal Sourcing 157

Optimal Sourcing Innovation Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 157

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Suppliers continue to have capacity, Eighty-four percent of manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP) contracted in December, up from 65 percent in November. The pivotal turning point in the inventory cycle is a key factor for initiating a recovery. These nations reportedly account for 98 percent of ASEAN manufacturing value added.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Procurement Analytics Myanmar 52

Unleashed

DECEMBER 15, 2019

This strategy involves a country from a high-cost country area — typically US, UK, Canada, Australia, and West European nations — purchasing materials from resource-rich low-cost countries; think China, India, Indonesia, Bolivia, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, and East European nations. Higher production capacity. New technology and capacity.

Manufacturing Procurement 83

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 83

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A continued subdued product demand environment and added caution reportedly led to a decline in overall purchasing activity, lower levels of inventory and improved supplier delivery times. Pre -and post inventory levels, however, fell at a weaker rate with European manufacturers reportedly being less aggressive in de-stocking efforts.

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Shipping costs are also expected to spike upwards. It raised its prowess from running mere factories to one that offered a complete value chain: from research and development to shipping and fulfillment. China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia produced Japanese branded goods. Drop Shipping Will Face a Decline.

Distribution 74

Distribution Trends Manufacturing Procurement Vietnam 74

EazyStock

AUGUST 8, 2023

Smart inventory managers plan for Chinese New Year (aka Lunar New Year) many months before the event. During this time, production across China will stop, and shipping will be delayed. This means it takes time to get production back to full capacity, leading to further delays. In 2024, this will be from February 9-15.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Forecasting Scenario Planning 52