NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 15, 2022

However, I’ve been hearing more and more stories about how the rapid over-expansion of many brands and retailers in 2021 has proven to result in all kinds of problems, specifically around additional inventory, excess capacity, and over-expansion of the workforce.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Forecasting Software Inventory Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

The pandemic emphasized the need of this feature in a technology provider since backlogs and bottlenecks challenged manual processes and limited the ability to secure additional capacity and adapt to changes. In year 2008, Mark joined BMT, based in the Hong Kong office.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

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.

Predictive Analytics Software 94

Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 94

NC State SCRC

AUGUST 23, 2017

By deploying the “fast fashion” business model, the apparel industry began to outsource garment manufacture to suppliers and subcontractors in low-cost countries, such as China, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Bangladesh Apparel Pakistan 40

Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 8, 2013

The same unsafe working conditions prevail, and you are just as likely to encounter the problems with capacity and subcontracting that we’ve noted in other blogs. According to the WSJ article, conditions in these other countries are just as horrific, although come in different varieties.

Bangladesh 60

Bangladesh Cambodia Myanmar Manufacturing Procurement 60

MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 22, 2013

How can the region build the capacity it needs to respond effectively to these crises? When disasters strike the response depends on the ability to mobilize logistics capacity – facilities, equipment, stocks, and personnel – in restoring livelihoods for affected populations and continuity for affected businesses.

Malaysia 63

Malaysia Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Scenario Planning 63

Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2017

China-Pakistan. will be able to compete for these projects, given the current economy reality of China, with its ample labor and pent-up capacity, as well as many manufacturing companies with expertise. The plan consists of six economic corridors: • China-Mongolia-Russia. Eurasian Land Bridge. China to Central Asia and Western Asia.

China 73

China Logistics Network Optimization Software Global Logistics 73