Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2017

China aims to extend its logistics reach from the Pacific to the Atlantic through its One Belt, One Road initiative. Like the country itself, China’s ambitions are massive. The expansive plan covers roads, rail lines, ports and airports that will link East China through Southeast, South and Central Asia extending to Europe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Kevin Nelson, a chief procurement officer and senior vice president at BD, agreed to be interviewed on this topic. Only through this extensive mapping can you see that it may be because there’s a Tier 5 supplier who is not able to get the rare earth mineral out of China that goes into the microprocessor (we purchase).

Supply Chain Visibility 206

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

China has fast become a key player in the world’s economy. Since 2012, China has been the world’s number one trading country, and it shows no signs of moving from this spot anytime soon. China is now the leading exporter of many items and Chinese products have become absolutely ubiquitous. Why Import your Products from China?

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Herculean efforts by Procurement and Supply Chain departments to keep supplies flowing have prevented even more extreme disruptions than what we’ve experienced, but have inadvertently created additional risks. . A common response to recent supply shocks has been to begin shifting supply from China to local markets.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 31, 2024

From entry-level positions such as procurement officers and logistics coordinators to higher-level roles like supply chain directors and vice presidents, each comes with its own set of responsibilities and corresponding salary ranges. per hour. .

Supply Chain Design Software 75

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement. When the crisis hit, Procurement as a function was suddenly in the hot seat, and it became the driving force for business continuity.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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ivalua

JUNE 2, 2016

Niul Burton wrote a great article in Industry Week titled “Procurement 2025: 10 Challenges that Will Transform Global Sourcing”. For those of you who are executives in Supply Chain, Procurement or New Product Introduction/Development, this is a must read. Burton predicts that China and Brazil will become hubs for global sourcing.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MARCH 3, 2014

Nokia was addressing the future of America and Asia driven by China, but couldn’t buy chips from Qualcomm. So the Chief Procurement Officer approached Texas Instruments and HP Micro, producers of the best analog chips at the time, and brokered a deal in which TI and HP would collaborate to create a chip set for Nokia.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2023

We stated that procurement and supply management leaders will be expected to lead in supply resiliency efforts across product and business areas. based companies indicated in survey data and in concerted actions that termed China Plus materials sourcing strategies of either alternative, nearshoring, or reshoring efforts were being undertaken.

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ivalua

MAY 7, 2020

Large trading partners included China, the United States, Australia, and South Korea. 89% of respondents judged to be “Innovative Performers” believed their organization was “effective” or “very effective” at leveraging these technologies. 84% of “Beginner” procurement organizations did not proactively monitor for risk.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed in late 2020 by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement. When the crisis hit, Procurement as a function was suddenly in the hot seat, and it became the driving force for business continuity. Why is visibility so important?

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 5, 2023

The China EV Segment Supply Chain Matters would add a further qualifier to the above, given the added industry vehicle delivery and production developments that occurred specifically in China during the latest quarter. Globally, the field of EV models and added innovation in the market will grow very crowded over the coming two years.

Price Reduction 52

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EcoVadis

MAY 17, 2018

More than 30,000 business have been penalized during a major campaign against environmental violations in China with companies worldwide feeling the impact. The first inspection was conducted as a pilot project in 2015 in Hebei, the most polluted province in China. Are you confident that your business can withstand this kind of impact?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Earlier this year, before Russia invaded Ukraine and COVID-19 reemerged in China, it seemed we would finally enjoy relief from supply chain interruptions and price increases. As a contractor, you will need innovative strategies to navigate the resulting supply chain challenges. Supply chain problems explained.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 20, 2016

Innovation meets Global Sourcing. Young Professionals should begin as early as possible to gain knowledge in the fields of possibilities for procurement and logistics. Organisation: BME. URL: www.bme.de/yp@airbus. This offer is only valid for young professionals and students up to the age of 30!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

CEVA Logistics actively reaches out to support social innovations and engage local communities. Early in the pandemic, the company organized an airlift of two flights per week to deliver several hundred million masks from China to France. Photo Credit: L’Oréal. pandemic response.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This annual event, which facilitates sharing ideas on supply chain innovations, has been a draw among customers and features many repeat attendees. China, Ukraine, Middle East), high interest rates, concerns about recession, etc. This year, the room was near capacity, and the number of companies represented was at a record level.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

However, there are price hikes involving certain model iPhone 15 phones sold in China , India and Japan to reportedly offset currency value changes related to the U.S. Reportedly, Apple cut the price of the older iPhone 14 model specifically sold in China to spur product demand of that model. market for the new iPhone lineup.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. Now companies from the Far East and China are having similar access to the U.S. At the same time, the companies need to procure items. market and vice versa.

Manufacturing Procurement 128

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2021

He writes, “Global supply chains were clearly in trouble before COVID-19 arrived on the scene, but when it did, the weakness of our time-honored strategies for procurement, production and delivery became shockingly evident. To paraphrase an old maxim, then, necessity breeds innovation.”[2] ”[5]. Footnotes. [1]

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

My first focus was on China sourcing. I firmly believe that the rebound of the economy requires strong supply chains, but to make this happen, we need to turn our backs on historic practices and innovate new ways of working. China was the source of over 90% of PPE.) Sadly, the economy fell to the inevitable community spread.

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EcoVadis

JANUARY 4, 2019

A quick look at our most widely read blog posts over the past twelve months suggests that CSR and procurement professionals around the globe are increasingly interested in regulations related to sustainability as well as new technologies that can help drive truly sustainable supply chains.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

More than 60 percent of firms said delays were related to orders from China. With some 5 million companies impacted by China’s supply chain woes, the picture is similar in other parts of the world. Some US manufacturers, however, have resorted to airlifting supplies from China at a premium price. The Food Industry.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2020

found itself so reliant on a foreign country, mainly China, but certainly others. The Covid19 global pandemic has cruelly exposed the utter dependence of the US and the world on China’s mass manufacturing capability and supply of critical medical equipment and materials. Lead by innovation. What can we do now?

Manufacturing Procurement 71

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solution Marketing team explores innovative solutions to guard against supply chain disruptions. With China’s 2021 annual trade volume exceeding $6 trillion — a record high — ongoing climate-related shutdowns there could result in significant product shortages for the rest of the planet.

Optimal Sourcing 81

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

B2C Europe is operationally present in four key European E-commerce countries (Netherlands, France, United Kingdom, and Spain), and has offices in China. For small or midsize businesses, procuring freight directly from a carrier may be cheaper, depending on the extent to which carriers aim to maximize margins.

Price Reduction 177

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Four fundamental practices: Based on (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016) research, Chinese and Iranian governments have focused their fight for SSCM based on four fundamental practices: sustainable procurement, sustainable production along with sustainable distribution , and reverse logistics. Abu Dhabi University., Abu Dhabi, UAE.: Queiroz, M.

Waste Reduction 78

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Proxima

OCTOBER 10, 2023

We’re seeing a geopolitical decoupling, with the US and China increasingly distancing themselves from each other economically and looking to draw other countries into their spheres of influence. and innovations like The Internet of Things and Machine Learning is central to the success of this new risk management model.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Now, there are evident signs that this ongoing and unprecedented period of supply chain disruption is testing the timeliness and costs of this innovation. The company sales strategy for China was the operation of glitzy company owned showrooms mostly in the country’s largest cities where prospective buyers can arrange test drives.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 25, 2017

We also confirmed the return of Tom Bonkenburg of St Onges, a leading expert on robotics and autonomous vehicles along with Gita Gopinath, a leading economist from Harvard on China and India to speak on Globalization versus Nationalism and the impact on Supply Chain 2030. The market needs innovation, and technology visionaries need funding.

Supply Chain Design Software 90

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EcoVadis

APRIL 14, 2016

What an immense showing of commitment to sustainable procurement we witnessed Tuesday for Sustain16! Next, Toyota Material Handling presented their perspective as a supplier, and emphasized that procurement has a role to give incentives to best performers — “otherwise we’re just ticking boxes!”. Keep Seeking the Breakthrough.

Procurement Solutions 40

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

His areas of specialization include global value chain innovations, supply chain management, global logistics, inventory modeling, and environmental and social responsibility. Naturally, your boss will look at how good you are in procurement. Nike manufacturers are based in China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Trends in Supply Chain.

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EcoVadis

JULY 17, 2017

The search to mitigate risks and increase efficiency have moved organizations worldwide to adopt sustainable procurement strategies. Reason 3: Differentiate by finding innovative suppliers. Ultimately, sustainable procurement practices have moved far beyond compliance and towards creating value. Reason 1: Brand Protection.

Sourcing Strategies 45

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Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 10, 2013

Spend Matters has grown to be a big part of the procurement landscape. The premise of his discussion at Coupa was around volatility, and the need for procurement transformation to stop and take a look at itself, and understand how becoming influential is becoming a bigger imperative. Look where it is today! ” ….they

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Resilinc

JULY 26, 2022

Importantly, lead times were improving by the end of the quarter, “partially because key cities in China reopened” after COVID lockdowns were lifted. For supply chain managers charged with semiconductor procurement, this statement from TSMC CEO CC Wei may be of the more direct interest.

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DynaSys

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Innovation and Partnerships are the cornerstones of our growth. From a S&OP perspective this means to be able to quickly simulate product phase in and phase out, innovation gives us a bit more than 250 New Products per year, and we invest every year more than $200 billion for Research and Innovation. What about Essilor?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2023

In one of our most recent updates related to Tesla itself, Supply Chain Matters highlighted the appointment of the EV automaker’s Vice President of Global China and the Shanghai gigafactory production facility , Tom Zhu, being promoted to have direct oversight of all Tesla U.S. assembly plants and sales operations in North America and Europe.

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