Kinaxis

OCTOBER 1, 2014

We saw this type of issue over the past several years with the Japan earthquake / Tsunami in and with the Thailand floods. If your demand decreases, you have excess inventory or idle capacity. Supply chain risk can be broken out into multiple different types; Geographic: This includes natural disasters and political unrest.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Although many articles about the race to develop quantum computers depicts it as a contest between the United States and China, many other countries, including European countries, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Japan, are also making significant progress. ” Greater Computing Capacity.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Further, Japan based shipping line Mitsui OSK Lines indicated a belief that this disruption could extend thru the balance of 2024. Maersk is not the only global wide carrier bringing on added new ship capacity this year. Added ship capacity coming online can mitigate overall impacts if collective shipping lines act responsibly.

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QAD

AUGUST 3, 2023

Common factors in sourcing decisions include: : Technical Capability Production Capacity Supply Chain Quality Capability Financial Viability Timing and Lead Time Customer Relationship Risk Level Only when feasibility is likely should they proceed further. Before embarking on the APQP, a manufacturer should perform a feasibility assessment.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 12, 2023

signed a 20-year agreement with Microsoft to provide 25 megawatts of solar power capacity from a project in the Aichi prefecture. Shizen Energy Inc.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 16, 2023

After running the game 24 times in seven hours, the group found that the United States, Taiwan, Japan, and other allies would likely defeat China and preserve Taiwan’s independence—but at enormous costs. Yet Rand’s Matheny contends that developing the kind of semiconductor manufacturing capacity Taiwan has developed will take decades.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Bloomberg’s reporting references an actual statement from TSMC indicating: “ In light of the strong customer demands we are seeing in TSMC’s advanced technology, we will consider adding more capacity in Arizona with a second fab based on operating efficiency and cost economic considerations. ”. In June, U.S. has to do so as well.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Capacity data. Capacity information determines what amount of work can be done in a given work center. In finite systems, orders will be moved around to respect the available capacity. In infinite capacity systems, planners will manually move orders around to level load work centers. Comment back and let us know.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Japan based automaker thus retains its global automotive industry’s recognition as the global leader in vehicle sales for four consecutive years running, outpacing rival global competitor Volkswagen. Global based auto producer Toyota Motor has retained its overall recognition as the top selling global automaker.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

This acquisition builds on the Panasonic/Blue Yonder strategic relationship, established in January 2019 with a partnership, followed by the creation of a joint venture company in Japan in November 2019. Increased demand for consumer goods, especially as the pandemic has lingered on, are exacerbating the capacity crunch.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

The significance of expanding air and ocean, sustainable fuel capacity in our region cannot be stressed enough. Singapore is one of the largest fuelling stations of the world (over 20% of ship fuelling happens here), so capacity for sustainable fuels is critical for global sustainability efforts.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Manhattan Transportation Management Enhancements Enable the Acquisition and Supervision of Additional Shipment Capacity. In the near term, the shutdown of refineries will lead to higher gasoline prices and you can expect trucking capacity to tighten and rates to go up too. Infor Expands the Power of the GT Nexus Commerce Network.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

On a regional basis, Europe reportedly remained a principal drag on global factory output, along with contracting output in Japan and the United Kingdom. Suppliers continue to have capacity. From our lens, this trend is mainly an indicator of seasonal holiday related demand and spending for the traditional holiday quarter. declined 0.4

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Resilinc

MAY 3, 2022

The DOD identified four types of technology and goods about which it is particularly concerned: kinetic capabilities such as missiles, hypersonic and directed-energy weapons; high-capacity batteries, especially those using lithium; castings and forgings; and microelectronics.

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Logility

APRIL 9, 2020

Lock up alternative supplier capacity before competitors even now about a disruption. Supply chain disruptions, like the one we are currently experiencing due to the COVID-19 Pandemic will continue to happen. Just look back over the last couple of years. Change purchasing and manufacturing plans days or weeks sooner.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2023

Likewise, Japan has been addressing added domestic investments in advanced semiconductor materials and components. The planned facility is expected to have a monthly production capacity of 40,000 300mm (12-inch) wafers and create upwards of 2,000 direct high-tech professional jobs. based fabrication capabilities.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Over the years, vessels have increased in size and capacity. Add in the high demand for ocean service over the past few months and a decrease in blank sailings that would typically remove capacity, there are more vessels and containers out on the water. There are more containers on the water than ever.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

For instance, during the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Toyota’s robust supply chain resilience allowed it to quickly recover and restore operations. Organizations now need to consider the potential ripple effects of disruptions across their extended supply networks.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

This report compiles data on more than 370 suppliers to Apple noting their changes in factory locations and plans for new capacity in regions other than China. Additionally indicated is that: “ Ultimately though, a greater proportion of Apple’s capacity is going to be situated outside of China.” China Tensions.

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o9 Solutions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Having instantaneous knowledge that an underperforming product in Malaysia is taking up 30% of manufacturing capacity but the ROI is negative, running a scenario that recommends shifting production to a product that is stocking out in Japan but can improve your margins by 4%. Innovation. He also said “Innovate or die”.

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Elementum

APRIL 15, 2016

Consumer electronics could be facing months of supply chain disruptions after the Kumamoto quakes rattled manufacturers in Southern Japan. tremor struck the industry-heavy region of Kumamoto, in southern Japan, early Saturday morning. What Happened. Just two days earlier, a 6.4-magnitude

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Akio Toyoda’s Moment In a published report this week that was titled: Toyota Chairman Says People Are Finally Seeing the Reality About EV’s ( Paid subscription ), The WSJ highlighted remarks given by Mr. Toyoda at a Tokyo auto show event as part of his role as the named head of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

The war and imposed sanctions will create a knock-on effect across the supply chain , and businesses will be impacted by material shortages, material cost increases, demand volatility, logistics and capacity constraints as well as cybersecurity breaches.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

China says almost all of its major industrial companies have resumed production and that its ports are again running at near-full capacity after a two-month Coronavirus-linked shutdown. When it comes to air freight, global capacity is down 22 percent compared to last year, with further declines expected. Air Freight. Ocean Freight.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

.” It's possible we’ll see more supply chain providers launch B2B online platforms in order to keep goods within their networks from the first mile through to the final mile and for shippers to ensure capacity. Maersk is one to keep an eye on as it builds its logistics capabilities beyond its ocean freight transportation services.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 18, 2016

The recent earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador are a sad reminder of how deadly natural disasters can be. As of this morning, 41 people are confirmed dead in Kumamoto prefecture, the epicenter of Japan’s earthquakes, and 272 people have died in Ecuador , with thousands more injured and displaced from their homes.

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Kinaxis

JULY 8, 2015

On the other hand, I have worked with a company that within a few hours after learning about the Japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011, were able to determine the impact of supplier late deliveries and very quickly find alternate sources of supply. How was this done? We answered that question also.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 19, 2017

The current categorization of G7 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, USA) won’t be applicable. It will extend beyond last mile delivery to companies looking to share resources to eliminate capacity constraints and cut costs on a global scale. Global purchasing power. Realistically, it already isn’t.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 15, 2021

hit Japan and devastated factories there. Rationalize SKU count When the Covid-19 crisis hit, demand for consumer staples outstripped manufacturers’ production capacities. Makers of nonperishable foods had to allocate their overtaxed production capacity across various SKUs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 22, 2021

Bastille day in France, July 1st in Canada, Diwali in India, the Sumidagawa festival in Japan, Guy Fawkes night in the U.K., Thanks to these pioneers fireworks today are used in celebrations around the world. New Year’s Eve, Christmas, July 4th in the U.S., The Fireworks Supply Chain. What is going on?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

Toyota Motor will restart domestic production after a cyberattack on a supplier ground the automaking giant’s factories to a one-day halt, sparking concerns about vulnerability in Japan Inc’s supply chain. The new pool, to be known as SACP 3.0,

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

China, Japan, and South Korea are among the top consumers , driven by their increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and other high-tech applications. To meet this demand and ensure a sustainable supply chain, Australia, Chile , China, and Brazil are proactively ramping up their lithium production. billion in 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2023

Further indicated were signs of weakness occurring in China , Japan , Malaysia, South Korea , Taiwan and Vietnam. Report authors noted that sector data of new orders indicated that contraction occurred across consumer, intermediate and investment goods industries.

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Unleashed

JUNE 15, 2021

On the other end of the spectrum, startups can also turn to contract manufacturers to create products in numbers they don’t have the capacity to support. Contract manufacturers such as FoxConn, which manufactures products for companies from Japan to America, have become some of the largest employers in the world.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

In the past, Japanese brands moved their manufacturing operations from high-cost Japan to low-cost countries. Product design and marketing generally stayed in Japan. The prestigious “Made in Japan” label was reserved for upmarket goods such as luxury cars and sophisticated rice cookers.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 22, 2013

How can the region build the capacity it needs to respond effectively to these crises? Earthquakes also take a toll; the quake and ensuing tsunami that devastated parts of Japan in 2011 is probably the most infamous example in recent years. Witness the massive disruptions to supply chains worldwide caused by the 2011 tsunami in Japan.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 12, 2022

MSC which was recently deemed to be the globe’s largest ocean container line by capacity consisting of 600 vessels serving in excess of 500 ports, joins other shipping lines in an acquisition spree after recording record levels of industry profitability these past two years. Last year, the Japan based company i nvested $7.1

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