Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Global Production Continues to Contract Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended 2023 on a noted lackluster footing. Manufacturing production reportedly contracted at a slightly quicker pace in December, dashing hopes for a point of stabilization. The December reading of 49.0

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and October published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled continued contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. in November.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 20, 2020

COVID-19 and the Future of China Sourcing and Manufacture. But global dependence on Chinese manufacturing is mind-boggling…. The overriding reason for this China-dependence is the cost factor, and weaning manufacturing away from that country comes at a hefty price. Alternative Manufacturing Hubs: Asia’s Promise.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

The next step of the ZEV declaration integrates workstreams of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) High Level Action Champions (HLAC) with Automotive Manufacturers and The Climate Group’s EV100 to avoid duplication of effort and to pool resources.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The fact that most manufacturers struggled to achieve supply chain agility during COVID is not news. Molex has more than 80 manufacturing facilities around the world supported by an 18,000 strong supplier eco-system that provide raw materials, electronic components, and services. The Molex Supply Chain. Keys to Success.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and Q3-2023 published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled added contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. down from the 49.2

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

For instance, a large apparel brand requested about 20 of their largest textile mills (many in Pakistan, Singapore, China, and other regions) to travel all the way to San Francisco for a “Vendor Summit”. As I noted in a prior blog, and as discussed in the New York Times today – Mexico is a great option – but the capacity isn’t there yet.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The Asia shortfall was attributed to the recent manufacturing disruptions as a result of electrical power restrictions across China’s major manufacturing regions, and especially ongoing strict Covid-19 lockdowns that continue to be initiated by the government. Added Perspectives. Are holiday forecasts too optimistic?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

For illustration, if both parties are in the same system, a US citizen may send remittances in cryptocurrency to a competitor in Singapore. The following are some benefits of cryptocurrencies: First, they don’t need to be manufactured physically and can’t become dirty. Digital Coins.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

Optimized trucking capacity : Technology companies like 10-4 are optimizing capacity usage, closing the loop between truckers, shippers and brokers. [ 10-4 Systems , @10_4systems ]. Faster service, great capacity usage and direct connectivity with freight companies means better access to service providers. ZDnet , @talk19 ].

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 17, 2022

Fortunately, manufacturers are working with scientists to develop new types of packaging that are both good for the environment and good for preserving freshness. Packaging is often used to help keep food fresher. For example, “Scientists from Harvard T.H. Improved supply chain efficiency.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 17, 2022

Fortunately, manufacturers are working with scientists to develop new types of packaging that are both good for the environment and good for preserving freshness. Packaging is often used to help keep food fresher. For example, “Scientists from Harvard T.H. Improved supply chain efficiency.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2016

First driverless taxi hits the streets of Singapore (Reuters). G6 axes more Asia-North Europe capacity as carriers prepare for a ‘bleak’ October (The Loadstar). That has left manufacturers and retailers mostly dependent on following the raw material through a complex supply chain. Are Your Sheets ‘Egyptian Cotton’?

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Proxima

AUGUST 21, 2020

As it moves upstream, demand is amplified as retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers each apply an incremental increase to protect their individual operations from shortages. In Singapore, throughout March and April, eggs were in such high demand that they were frequently missing from the shelves. A simple example is eggs.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

A businessman, who caught the virus at a conference in Singapore, was linked to several other cases. Since 2004 the city of Wuhan, at the center of the outbreak and in lockdown since January 23, has been a focal point of the Rise of Central China Plan, making it one of the country’s key inland hubs for advanced manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

In our work on the Supply Chains to Admire report , we tracked the progress of manufacturing, retailing and distribution companies for the period of 2006 to 2013 and 2009-2013. Before taking her current position, she served in several capacities including Seagate’s product design and manufacturing facilities in the U.S.

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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

But alternative models are emerging, including distributed manufacturing enabled by robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D-printing, distributed intelligence brought about by the internet of things and distributed labor enabled by the internet and mobile devices. Companies can clearly make a dent. Organizational models.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 30, 2022

The company engages in contract manufacturing services for companies. Then Jabil handles the sourcing and manufacturing of those products. Using a contract manufacturer allows companies to focus on their core competencies, which usually are not designing a product for manufacturing, production, or supply chain management.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

50% of the interviewed companies have implemented re-shoring initiatives in the last 3 years for up to 20% of their Asia-based production capacity. As a result of shifting manufacturing networks across the world, distribution networks will change substantially in the next few years.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2015

These include a wider Panama Canal and possibly the construction of a Nicaragua Canal; Mexican port capacity expansions; port capacity expansions on the US East Coast that will reduce the costs of using the Suez Canal; and even the opening up of Arctic sea routes.

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Savant Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Interestingly, I recall conducting interviews while traveling – one from the lush jungles of Laos and the next from my friend’s place in Singapore. In this capacity, I oversee the strategic development of eCommerce, encompassing Pure Players, Q-Commerce, and Omnichannel retailers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

As the fabric suppliers require the longest lead times, ZARA approves designs & initiates manufacturing after it gets feedback from its stores. Optimize global manufacturing capacities : Carry out a structured view of Mfg capacities by each plant, self as well as outsourced. Case Study Resilience: CISCO. CONCLUSION.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 8, 2023

Chinese New Year shutdowns Every year factories in China (and other countries that celebrate the Lunar New Year, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, North Korea, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, and Brunei) shut down so that their workers can celebrate Chinese New Year. In 2024, this will be from February 9-15.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The continuing lack of labor, equipment and capacity has highlighted systemic issues and the need to create a truly 21st century supply chain to ensure resiliency against the next major disruption.” He explains, “Typically, when manufacturers see demand increases, they increase capacity to make more things.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 31, 2022

Locanis is a Germany-based company with headquarters in Berlin and offices and representatives in a variety of countries including Turkey, India, Singapore, and the US. Resource capabilities that the configured in the system include the load carrying capabilities or load capacities of forklifts, AGVs, etc.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The McKinsey report “How COVID-19 is changing consumer behaviour – now and forever”, bluntly illustrates how this change occurred more quickly and seismically than anyone predicted – so fast that it’s apparent the capacity to adapt had always been there. . So how do these changes bleed into the facets of the supply chain?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

A global study conducted by Gartner, the global research and advisory firm—surveying over 1,300 supply chain professionals—found that 56% of the respondents think that automation enables them to make onshore manufacturing economically viable. Where to find accelerated digital transformation.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

and the capacity of sparsely vaccinated manufacturing countries to meet it,” reported the Wall Street Journal on August 25. In early August, Chinese authorities shut down a shipping terminal at the port of Ningbo, cutting capacity by about 25% at the world’s third busiest port after a single dockworker contracted COVID.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

We managed the supply chain for China’s largest manufacturer with close to US$500m in logistics spend. Sourcing, manufacturing and consumption models will continue to evolve and the supply chain industry is positioned as a strategic partner to support companies in rationalising future decisions. This is in a position to shift again.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 9, 2020

The effects include: Severe disruption to shipping, with many Chinese ports operating at drastically reduced capacity and around 200 sailings cancelled. Australian imports from China mainly comprise manufactured goods, including telecommunications equipment, IT products, furniture, home ware, clothing, toys, sports equipment, and televisions.

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Resilinc

JUNE 22, 2021

Four industries in particular were called out: semiconductors; high-capacity batteries; critical minerals and materials; and pharmaceuticals/APIs. The report authors advocate rebuilding “our small and medium-sized business manufacturing base.” For example, the section on high-capacity batteries recommends sharply increasing U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

Panasonic to Quadruple Battery Production Capacity. According to a published report from the Japan Times , Panasonic Holdings announced that its battery manufacturing unit plans to quadruple production of electric vehicle batteries by fiscal 2028 amid increasing demand from U.S. auto makers including Tesla.

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Unleashed

APRIL 15, 2020

Net realisable value (NRV) is the expected selling price of inventory goods after taking into account selling costs and manufacturing costs. When manufacturing levels drop below standard levels, excess fixed overhead costs that can’t be allocated to production due to underutilised capacity must be expensed in the period they are incurred.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

Dubbed the ‘ blu eCommerce Hub’ , the new facility spans more than 7,000 square metres, expanding blu’s operational capacity multifold. But without the extra storage capacity, firms may be hard pressed to fulfil orders in the event of a demand spike. The importance of supply chain resilience and responsiveness. Partnering for Success.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 10, 2021

Grocery manufacturers are seeing shortages and price hikes on wheat, corn, and many other commodities. Rubber shortages will occur likely as a result of poor harvests, Chinese investor futures cornering the market, and a lack of investment on the part of Singapore bankers.

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Unleashed

APRIL 3, 2020

Net realisable value (NRV) is the expected selling price of inventory goods after taking into account selling costs and manufacturing costs. When manufacturing levels drop below standard levels, excess fixed overhead costs that can’t be allocated to production due to underutilised capacity must be expensed in the period they are incurred.

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