Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2021

Dual sourcing has also helped with partner responsiveness. Pure Storage reduced their dependency on sourcing from the Far East. They moved their core sourcing location for core subassemblies to the US and Mexico. Mexican sourcing also provides for tariff mitigation. There are also monthly executive review meetings.

Supply Chain Design Software 193

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Czech Republic 193

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 20, 2020

COVID-19 and the Future of China Sourcing and Manufacture. Limited capacity of ports to handle exports. Furthermore, Chinese suppliers may not look too kindly on the loss of business and may make it difficult for such enterprises if they need to source Chinese-made components or raw materials in their future operations.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies China Material Savings 52

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

The latter has been reinforced by the April GSPI Index from the New York Federal Reserve , and now, the reported May GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index which indicated that “ for the first time since June 2020, global chain capacity is now underutilized, indicating a shift to a buyers’ market. value in April to 58.2

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Thailand 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2023

Source: S&P Global Intelligence, July 2023 Highlights of Regional Reporting- Good and Not So Good Continued Production Expansion Across India Increased product demand and manufacturing activity levels across India during June outpaced all other regions. There are signs of more employment reduction actions in the near-term.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Price Reduction 52

DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 15, 2022

This could mean reducing fuel consumption, machine CO 2 emissions, or transitioning their energy to hybrid, electric or hydrogen sources. By accumulating these accomplishments, Kobelco hopes to serve as a source of best practices to others in the manufacturing industry with similar challenges and aspirations. Supply Chain Instability.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 156

ThroughPut

MAY 31, 2022

Capacity and inventory buffers: Building buffer capacity is the simplest way to build supply chain resilience, whether by way of maximizing productivity or building inventory to ensure that stockouts never happen – while at the same time ensuring that overstocking and wastage are never an issue.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 52

Kinaxis

AUGUST 29, 2014

With China already a source for semiconductor raw materials and the China/India end consumer market growing, there will be pressure to supply chips and hard drives to local China/India OEM’s first. Cost pressures and faster time to market in the planning processes will be required. Global pressure. Supply Chain Length. Growing Complexity.

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Metrics Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Thailand 171

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. That is a positive sign Of continued interest was that India and Thailand indexes (included in our highlights below) reflected the quickest rates of expansion. China’s expansion was noted as marginal by the end of Q1. and January value of 48.8.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Global Purchasing Skills 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 29, 2021

High capacity oxygen tankers were airlifted from UAE. Some of the others countries who helped us in this time of grave crisis included Bhutan, Ireland, Romania , Portugal, Hong Kong and Thailand. The USISPF through donations from its member companies also sourced 1,00, 000 portable oxygen concentrators for home and hospital use.

India 105

India Supply Chain Saudi Arabia Portugal 105

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Suppliers continue to have capacity, Eighty-four percent of manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP) contracted in December, up from 65 percent in November. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. by the end of the year.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Procurement Analytics Myanmar 52

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 5, 2023

Of continued interest was that India and Thailand indexes (included in our highlights below) as leading in PMI growth during April. Developing Regions Thailand The S&P Global Thailand Manufacturing PMI® recorded a record high in April that was headlined with a new orders rebound and output surges.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Strategy 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Essentially, demand for deliveries skyrocketed yet the capacity of delivery firms shrunk. Reducing reliance on different modes of transport or a single source location, while diversifying collaborative relationships within the market is key defensive strategy. We know what needs to be done & should take action.

Sourcing Strategies 246

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

This is how Western digital managed to restore its operations after the flood in Thailand much sooner than its competitors. - For example, a partner that has been a stellar performer that experiences a decline, whether a sharp drop or a repeated gradual erosion, is a source of potential disruption that has yet to be realized.

Sourcing Strategies 120

Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 120

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. Mitigating Risk – inventory tracking and dual sourcing are considered to be the most effective risk mitigation strategies.

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Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 255

Bristlecone

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Typical results include a 5-10% increase in system response times, a 15-20% reduction in storage capacity and the development of a solid roadmap that enables future readiness. BRISTLECONE DEPLOYS SAP ARIBA STRATEGIC SOURCING SUITE. Download the Bristlecone Diagnostic Service brochure. Ask us how we can improve your bottom line.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software SAP 40

EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Business costs will rise for those who are sourcing some or most of their raw materials or goods from China. China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia produced Japanese branded goods. Other likely recipients may include Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. So, the inevitable will happen.

Distribution 74

Distribution Trends Manufacturing Procurement Vietnam 74

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].

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Trends Modeling Software Resource Reduction BRIC 100

Bristlecone

MARCH 31, 2020

With the disruption exposing vulnerabilities in even the world’s best supply chains, businesses are now rethinking global supply chain models, especially those that have a high dependence on a single source to fulfill their demand. Leverage capacity management to ensure your factories can meet demand.

Modeling 52

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 52

EcoVadis

JUNE 16, 2016

Western multinationals linked to these practices through their supply chains into damage control and Western governments responded by imposing trade sanctions on Thailand. Thailand, the target of much of the attention in Southeast Asia, is the third largest seafood exporter in the world. Background. According to the U.S.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 40

Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 2, 2018

For organizations that source products from suppliers in remote regions, blockchain can provide clarity in an otherwise murky journey from harvest to retail. For organizations that source products from suppliers in remote regions, blockchain is an essential tool that can provide clarity in an otherwise murky journey from harvest to retail.

Waste Reduction 91

Waste Reduction Food Procurement Analytics Vendor Strategies 91

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 25, 2020

With less transportation capacity, carriers are forced to hike shipping costs, and airfreight rates from China to Europe were already up 253% YOY in April. There’s also the issue of sourcing , as companies consider nearshoring and reshoring and requalify and re-assess their suppliers and sub-suppliers. How Best to Prepare.

Supply Chain Software 54

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 54

Vinculum

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The ecommerce revenue growth trends of Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia over the period till 2028 all show a growth of over 60%. Source: Statista Internet penetration in most of the Southeast Asian countries is very high at 65-75%. categories on average, following by Thailand at 8.3

Asia 52

Asia Indonesia Thailand Philippines 52

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Source: JP Morgan and S&P Global, December 2023 Key Highlights in Regional PMI Reporting India’s Manufacturing Sector Accelerates Overall manufacturing activity across India accelerated in November after a deceleration in October. Suppliers continue to have capacity. percentage point increase from the 49.6

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

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. Thailand, $13.9 Source Australian Bureau of Statistics. Unpredictable levels of domestic and international shipping capacity. United States, $34.9 Japan, $18.8

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Australia South Korea United Kingdom Japan 75

Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Chokepoints (or bottlenecks) are a term used to describe the most crucial strategic marine routes because they: Capacity limitations. Chokepoints commonly have shallow, constricting depths, which hinder navigation and place restrictions on ship capacity. However, the canal can accommodate 50 ships per day at its maximum capacity.

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Panama Egypt Asia 52

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The orders-to-inventory ratio fell to another multi-year low last month as excess capacity continued to build at factories. The S&P Global Thailand Manufacturing PMI® reportedly improved at the strongest rate in that country’s survey history. The headline PMI posted a September value of 55.1 up from a value of 53.7

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Trends 52

Enterra Insights

APRIL 8, 2020

His insights, drawn from numerous sources, deserve a broader audience. A study found a high demand for more takeaway food and home food deliveries, particularly in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Thailand. 20% of fire capacity at one time). These markets epitomize on-the-go lifestyles. Eating interests are NOT changing (i.e.,

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Food Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 100

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

Whereas, among a grouping of developing regions consisting of China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Vietnam and Thailand , production and supply chain activity levels declined 2.4 There is also a developing understanding on what impacts there will be regarding supplies of key commodities that were sourced in both Russia and Ukraine.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Taiwan 52

Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 8, 2013

Companies like Nike and Disney have publicly stated that they are not going to Bangladesh for apparel sourcing in the future. 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.

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Bangladesh Cambodia Myanmar Manufacturing Procurement 60

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The August report cited new order intakes declining for the second consecutive month with indications that excess capacity may be building among the global manufacturing sector. The top three regions exhibiting PMI growth were noted as India, Australia and Thailand. The bottom three were listed as Poland , Taiwan and Myanmar.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement South Korea Manufacturing Global 59

Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 21, 2016

However, there must be consensus within the organisation about definitions and the right source of information for important reports. Supply Chain Media and consultancy firm Involvation have developed this checklist to provide insight into the added value and the potential of your current S&OP process. Anticipate. Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

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S&OP Guinea-Bissau Supply and Demand Virgin Islands 60

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Suppliers continue to have capacity.” This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam. Given the differing perspectives from both of these reports we will defer to the November report to ascertain specific trending of activity levels.

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

of their capacity on the West Coast and 1.5% of their capacity on the East Coast. Currently, East Coast loops are running near full capacity, and West Coast loops are expected to run full through the middle of November, and possibly even into December. And some materials can only be sourced from China. compared with 2017.

Shipping 34

Shipping Manufacturing Procurement China Optimal Sourcing 34

Arkieva

APRIL 1, 2016

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). Excess capacities in one region are dumped in another region and are disrupting market shares.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Optimization Modeling 60

Operations and Supply Chain Management

MAY 14, 2014

Relatively few managers have done much to protect their supply chains from critical, costly disruptions, even though they know that disasters like the 2011 Japan tsunami and Thailand floods can hit business for months, a recent MIT Sloan Management Review article notes.

Sourcing Strategies 40

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 40

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. For example, IDC predicts the “factory of the future will be driven by capabilities to fulfill customer demand rather than pure production capacity”.

Predictive Analytics Software 124

Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 124

CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2019

The oversupply of capacity has caused carrier financials to be in the red, which lead to consolidations. Thus, going into 2019, with high inventories on imports, carriers have shown more discipline in controlling capacity than ever before. This shows importers are shifting their sourcing locations to countries other than China.

Forecasting 34

Forecasting Panama South Korea United States 34