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Redesign to Improve Value: A Case Study of a Supply Chain Leader

Supply Chain Shaman

For example, we produce in Vietnam and China. We produce there because the regulations say that you need to manufacture there to sell there. Vietnam is a low-cost market to produce products. What suggestions do you have for others? Communication to the work teams is critical. Go slow and be clear.

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New Balance’s Added U.S. Manufacturing Presence

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights this week’s announcement from athletic footwear designer and manufacturer New Balance of the grand opening of this company’s fifth production facility in North America. In a published Supply Chain Matters at the time , we pointed out that despite knowledge that manufacturing shoes in the U.S.

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Report Indicates Apple India iPhone Output is Now $7 Billion

Supply Chain Matters

Our commentary reiterated that over the last three years there were reports indicating that Apple was instructing its contract manufacturers to begin evaluating and seeking out new hardware sourcing outside of China , specifically India and Vietnam , with the former garnering the most attention.

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Supply Chain Management in Apparel Industry

SCMDOJO

And numerous case studies of businesses show that by investing in better supply chain management , the prospect of business growth improves significantly. Design is the first step that happens in apparel manufacturing. Next, the raw materials are used to manufacture and put together the designs. Distribution.

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Spindex is Building their Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprise

QAD

Today the company manufactures at four locations in Asia and employs more than 1,600 people. To provide consistency among the four manufacturing sites, QAD recommended a phased implementation process. This began by deploying the core model to facilities in Malaysia and Singapore, followed by Vietnam and finally, two sites in China.

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Smart Supply Chains Adapt to Overcome COVID-19 Challenges

Logistics Bureau

Some US manufacturers, however, have resorted to airlifting supplies from China at a premium price. These smart operators include: John Deere: The agricultural vehicle manufacturer says it expects to spend $40 million (USD) on expedited freight to ensure there is no disruption in supply.

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Sales and Operations Alignment: Often The Missing Link

Supply Chain Shaman

He had recently returned from his stint as the commercial leader for Syngenta in Vietnam, and was excited to tell me about his beach-side investment in Australia. They will be featured in our digital showcase and are a part of the Jabil story on digital manufacturing. Shane is a stocky man of medium build who I love talking to.