Unleashed

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Low-cost country sourcing is a procurement strategy that falls under a broad category of procurement efforts called global sourcing. Shipping costs. While shipping is a fairly economical method, the overall cost analysis of low-cost country sourcing and domestic sourcing is critical to the overall cost equation.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

In a subsequent blog post, we will highlight another breaking development, that being a significant joint announcement from global shipping lines Maersk and MSC that should garner the interest to supply chain management transportation and logistics management teams.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

China’s Production Activity Levels Again Contract In November The two recognized indices of PMI within China indicated contrasting PMI conditions during November. Growth was reportedly fueled from demands in medicine, high tech, auto, railway, shipping and aerospace equipment markets. in November from 50.6 in November.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 15, 2015

This should keep prices low and shipping lanes open. During the 1997 El Niño, droughts in Indonesia and Argentina caused mining activity to halt, raising prices of copper, zinc, and nickel. Burning rainforests in Indonesia are wreaking havoc to Southeast Asian economies and air quality, impacting numerous industries.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Shortage management is a strategic approach that evaluates the number of items required by a specific date, guiding purchasing managers to procure items accordingly. He has a combined 32 years of research and teaching experience in Australia, Singapore, China, Dubai, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Output reportedly rose in China, India, Brazil and the United States , while declines continued in the Eurozone , Japan and the United Kingdom. For the first time in many months, report authors identified export order demands originating countries as being Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Indonesia and the United States.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2018

In the early days of July, while most Americans slowed down to celebrate their country’s independence, a single ship sped toward China, racing against a series of new tariffs that would go into effect on July 6th. cargo ship Peak Pegasus made its way toward the port of Dalian with a load of soybeans. Many watched as the U.S.

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Vinculum

JULY 16, 2021

Lazada has its presence in major ASEAN countries such as Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. If you are based out of Mainland, China, you need to have an Alipay account to proceed further. You will have to click on ‘Alipay Account Validation’ if your location is Mainland, China.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2019

Reoccurring events—like the holiday season—used to provide some level of predictability to ocean shipping trends in the transpacific eastbound (TPEB) trade lane. China trade war that started in 2018 acting as both a blessing and a curse for ocean carriers. However, nothing has been typical in the last few years with ocean carriers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2020

First conceived at the 19 th ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit in Bali, Indonesia, way back in 2011, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) finally came into fruition on November 15 at this year’s 37 th ASEAN Summit. billion people. billion people. Key FTA Elements.

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Resilinc

JULY 20, 2021

In 1983, Tom Linton took a ferry from Hong Kong to the People’s Republic of China, then bounced along a dirt road in a van to reach a factory in Shenzhen that offered lower costs for the parts he sought. Vakil added that the United States is already behind China in Latin American logistics investments.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Output reportedly rose in China , India and Brazil and fell more slowly in the Eurozone , Japan and the United States. China’s Production Activity Levels Again Contrast The two recognized indices of PMI within China indicated differing manufacturing activity levels in January, again adding to concerns for the country’s manufacturing economy.

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