Resilinc

AUGUST 15, 2023

All these modern products are manufactured using the key commodities germanium and gallium. Unfortunately, China has just issued critical restrictions on these commodities, creating a cause for concern for many businesses and manufacturers in the high-tech and semiconductor space. Do you know what these products have in common?

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights published reports indicating that leading semiconductor fab and device manufacturer TSMC is eyeing a second fab production presence in the U.S. With semiconductor sourcing capability being viewed as “the new oil” in geo-political trade the dynamics are ever changing. based fabrication facility.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2023

With the closing of the third quarter, the numbers once again signal added contraction in global manufacturing output as product demand levels weaken. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. This index has now remained below the 50.0

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

The kick-off to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan is just two weeks away, after being postponed last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the event. The pandemic boosted certain areas of the economy.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Just as manufacturers and distributors were starting to climb out of the ‘COVID hole’, they’ve been knocked back in. Unpacking expected disruptions across the supply chain for manufacturers and distributors. This will in turn impact manufacturing operations up- and downstream as much as raw material mining.

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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. A vivid example: drones.

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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. The fab will be operated by TSMC.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. 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.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

These changes can significantly impact supply chains by affecting sourcing strategies, trade routes, and market access. The scarcity of skilled professionals in areas such as logistics, procurement, and data analytics can hinder the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog calls reader attention to two recently published research papers that address evidence of ongoing shifts in global supply component and end production sourcing. The above seems to imply, from our lens, the movement toward China Plus sourcing activity.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights select June and Q2-2022 global manufacturing and supply chain indices, with the data indicating increased headwinds and challenges in the months to come. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. Global Wide Production Activity. Select Regional Highlights.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Procurement professionals around the world are sitting up and paying attention, especially in sectors with globally integrated supply chains. Since the outbreak of SARS in 2003, the last major epidemic to hit China, the country has become even more important as a source of key components and materials as well as finished consumer goods.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

Manufacturing is gaining steam not only in the US but around the world as businesses return to a COVID-19 type of redefined normalcy. According to IHS Markit, March US purchasing manager’s index (PMI) was the second strongest since data collection began in May 2007.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Manhattan Transportation Management Enhancements Enable the Acquisition and Supervision of Additional Shipment Capacity. For related commentary, see Japan and Ecuador Earthquakes: Supply Chain Lessons from Past Disasters ).

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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

OCTOBER 26, 2023

His successor as CEO , Koji Sato, who previously led the auto maker’s Lexus luxury vehicle division, subsequently called for an “ EV-first mindset ” including the accelerated development of supply chain and manufacturing methods optimized for EV vehicle platforms.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

The figure includes Panasonic’s purchase of the remaining 80 percent of shares in Blue Yonder for $5.6 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.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In India, the national Production Linked Incentive (PLI) is set to encourage domestic EV manufacturing—and this is just a glimpse of the latest policies worldwide. 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.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. In addition to losing customers like me, those mistakes result in bad data that cost manufacturing companies millions of dollars. Capacity data. by John Westerveld. Comment back and let us know.

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o9 Solutions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

In fact, according to a recent Accenture report Supply Chain Transformation on the Cloud , many supply chain and related functions such as engineering, planning, manufacturing, fulfillment, and service management are rated as either low or medium in their current cloud adoption levels. Innovation. He also said “Innovate or die”.

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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., Fireworks are largely manufactured in China , providing 99% of your back yard fireworks and 70% of professional fireworks. They are shipped too numerous retailers for purchase by consumers like you and I.

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QAD

JULY 18, 2023

Change is coming whether we like it or not, and it’s usually something I welcome in manufacturing. Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Sam Gupta , Principal Consultant at ElevatIQ and the host of “The Voice of ERP” series, to discuss this very topic and how the right ERP solution can help manufacturers prepare for tomorrow, today.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub. The voracious appetite of US consumers for goods — from Apple products to Xmas trees — saw China become the de facto manufacturer of consumer goods.

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QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The advantage of a ‘pull’ system, over more traditional push based manufacturing, is that we only produce what is needed when it’s needed. Millennials are not as keen to join the profession since it pays marginally less than farming and manufacturing jobs. Not exactly the ideal working conditions to attract new skilled workers. .

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Logility

APRIL 9, 2020

Change purchasing and manufacturing plans days or weeks sooner. 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.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Manufacturing systems and regulatory compliance are considered to be very complex, coupled with the limited number suppliers due to the high barriers to entry. Moreover, the aircraft manufacturers have to do whatever it takes to win the order long before the commencement of production. Airbus takes a bit different marketing approach.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 9, 2019

this season, an above-average year is anticipated for East Asia that could affect production of consumer electronics sourced from China and Taiwan and more advanced technology products from Japan and nearby regions.”[1] While Resilience360 predicts a slightly below average number of hurricanes will affect the U.S.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Source: Laurie Cus. Here are some details from the press release: This acquisition would enable CMA CGM to reinforce its position in the container shipping industry, and achieve the following: capacity of 2,399 thousand TEUs and combined fleet of 563 vessels. Hundreds of Cafe Bustelo cans washed ashore in Florida this week.

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Arkieva

APRIL 1, 2016

We have outsourced big chunks of manufacturing but are stuck with inflexible supply contracts. We are exposed to tier-2 risks but are unaware and only discover it after the Japan earthquakes or the Thailand floods. Sourcing in low cost countries could lower cost but increases inventories and inventory risk (write-offs).

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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. We’re looking for alternative components in terms of manufacturers. The new pool, to be known as SACP 3.0,

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Most analysts believe the future looks bright for renewable energy sources. This means that ever-more of our energy system can become less reliant on traditional sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas, thereby reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.”[3] ”[4]. ”[4].

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Nissan to trial robo-taxis in Japan (BBC News). The delays show that delivery networks such as UPS, which are critical components of the e-commerce boom, are still struggling to cope with the busiest shopping periods despite heavy investment to build out and automate their operations and capacity. Walmart is in the same boat.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 25, 2015

Of course Lean, Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) and Theory of Constraints (TOC, the origin of DDMRP) also have fundamental differences. Lean for example advises you to balance your work cells based on takt time and eliminate stocks, while TOC accepts different capacities and promotes time buffers. The real source of our complexity.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 15, 2022

While the worst of Covid-19 seems to be over, manufacturers are still reeling from the after-effects of the disruptions caused by the pandemic. This could mean reducing fuel consumption, machine CO 2 emissions, or transitioning their energy to hybrid, electric or hydrogen sources. Supply Chain Instability. Customer Case Study.

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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. struck Vietnam.

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Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 26, 2012

Little did we know that 2011 would bring earthquakes in New Zealand, a tsunami in Japan and record floods in Thailand which, looking back made 2010 look like a cake walk. IDC (Worldwide manufacturing supply chain 2012 top 10 predictions) agrees, saying “Risk Management will mature as a focus area for supply chain segmentation”.

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