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Red Sea Ocean Transport Disruption Update

Supply Chain Matters

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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Supply Chain Case Study: the Executive's Guide

Supply Chain Opz

There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. However, the overall implementation of strategic sourcing is a bit different between the two companies. They want to utilize high capacity airplane to help airlines drive the operating cost down.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Within a week of Russian troops crossing into Ukraine, the benchmark for thermal coal prices reached a record high of $446 per metric ton. Consultancy UK).

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How Pure Storage Withstood the Pandemic

Logistics Viewpoints

Dual sourcing has also helped with partner responsiveness. This gives Pure real-time visibility to core performance metrics. But achieving supply chain resilience can’t be accomplished just by relying on people or the ability to remotely monitor metrics; the design of the supply chain matters.

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Why Inventory Revaluation Is Your Next Important Task

Unleashed

To help you understand the importance of tracking this metric we’ll illustrate several ways the value of your stock can change. A key metric in inventory revaluation is Net Realisable Value. Imagine you are a toothpaste maker, sourcing raw materials from overseas. But first, let’s look at some basic definitions.

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50 expert tips on supply chain management

6 River Systems

When Toyota pioneered lean production in Japan back in the 1970s, its suppliers facilitated this by being colocated nearby. “Some companies are starting to invest in creating data-backed profiles of their supplier base so they know where and when to look for second sources. Develop alternative sources and diversify value chains.

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Why Inventory Revaluation Is Your Next Important Task

Unleashed

To help you understand the importance of tracking this metric we’ll illustrate several ways the value of your stock can change. A key metric in inventory revaluation is Net Realisable Value. Imagine you are a toothpaste maker, sourcing raw materials from overseas. But first, let’s look at some basic definitions.