Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A continued subdued product demand environment and added caution reportedly led to a decline in overall purchasing activity, lower levels of inventory and improved supplier delivery times. Pre -and post inventory levels, however, fell at a weaker rate with European manufacturers reportedly being less aggressive in de-stocking efforts.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 8, 2023

Smart inventory managers plan for Chinese New Year (aka Lunar New Year) many months before the event. During this time, production across China will stop, and shipping will be delayed. The post Inventory planning to reduce Chinese New Year disruption appeared first on EazyStock. In 2024, this will be from February 9-15.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 25, 2020

Supermarket chains can’t keep their shelves stocked while retailers have warehouses full of unsold inventory. 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 30, 2022

Those sites are primarily located in China, Hungary, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, and the United States. She worked as a production planner, a master planner, a demand planner, and inventory manager, before leading a team of demand planners in 2015. They had over 100 days of inventory on hand.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Chinese New Year (aka Lunar New Year) might seem like a long way off, but smart inventory managers will be starting to plan for this event very soon. In 2022 this will be from January 31 until February 6, and during this time production across China will stop and shipping will be delayed. Delayed shipping. No contact.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

I spent almost 20 years between IBM and Celestica primarily focused on Global Supply Chain, Global Operations and Inventory Management. However Electronics was my passion and after starting out on my own I went back into Electronics for a smaller EMS player in Toronto and China. The movement of goods and software is truly a chain.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

The recent bankruptcy announcement of Hanjin, a major shipping line, on the Friday before the last Labor Day long weekend, was a shock to everyone working in the global logistics shipping industry. Some of the ships have even been seized by creditors! bankruptcy code. ordered Hanjin to keep vessels in the U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Changing Landscape of Supply Chain Executives Traditionally, supply chain executives excelled in managing functions like transportation, warehousing, inventory, and production planning but supply chain process extends beyond the firm, involving global relationships with suppliers and customers.

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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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Vinculum

JULY 13, 2022

The Alibaba Group owns Lazada, which has its corporate office in China. Shopee had a modest beginning, but it has grown to be present in most ASEAN member states, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Korea. Despite being relatively new, Shopee is vying with Lazada for the top spot.

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Vinculum

JULY 5, 2020

Lazada is owned by the Alibaba Group and is headquartered in China. Though with a humble beginning, Shopee has established its presence across most southeast ASEAN countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Korea. It has beyond essential financial backing and brand affinity.

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Vinculum

AUGUST 7, 2022

Lazada may offer fulfillment and shipping services to the country of your choice, depending on where you are. Retailers may also transport their items everywhere in Asia with just one service, thanks to Lazada Global Shipping. The business sells goods in consumer electronics, home goods, toys, fashion, sports equipment, and food areas.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

20Cube – a leader in digital freight forwarding from Malaysia, China, Germany, and Italy to Australia – has completely digitised the entire supply chain management process through our MyHub technology. Furthermore, MyHub stores all of your shipping-related documentation, bills, and invoices for you.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

LCL Shipping and Customs Brokers Streamline Your Distribution. If you don’t understand the most efficient means of freight consolidation and the clearances you need to ship, you end up over-paying for usually late deliveries. FCL and LCL are two logistics terms that refer to the fullness and contents of a shipping container.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 31, 2018

If you’re still not convinced about using inventory management software , then perhaps the benefits might sway you over. Just like looking for suppliers and manufacturers in China, you may have to apply the same principles and common sense in evaluating business partners. Value Your Inventory. Use and embrace it.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Most companies weren’t buying from China or Taiwan or Malaysia like they are today.”[4] Point of sale data tracks exactly how many black shirts in size medium were sold yesterday, then meshes with inventory management technology to generate demand predictions that then prompt production of more (or less).

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Oracle SCM

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Most companies weren't buying from China or Taiwan or Malaysia like they are today. The supply chain might be producing and shipping irrelevant materials ( i.e. , materials not being demanded by consumers) right along with relevant materials, which means the organization is going to be using its resources poorly.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In higher-traffic markets, Advance Auto Parts has “hub” stores that keep more inventory in-stock to give customers what they need when they need it. The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S. In early 2013, Belk launched a vendor-direct program.

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Vinculum

JULY 16, 2021

Well, it is advised to take an inventory of your product portfolio. 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. How to Get Started with Lazada.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Conversely, if another means of transportation is rarer, and only a few freight forwarding companies use it, the prices to ship in that trade lane are typically higher. 20Cube has a strong trade lane focus from Malaysia, China, Germany, and Italy to Australia. Digitisation Equals Greater Efficiency.

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Vinculum

JUNE 30, 2020

And, within a decade it has expanded its operations to 7 local marketplaces in 5 countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and China. While Lazada owned by the Alibaba Group has a significant presence in China, Qoo10 is fast gaining ground there too. Things to Consider Before Selling on Qoo10. Qoo10 Coupons.

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Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

I recently talked with one medical device company that I’ve been working with, supposed to start shipping February of this year, will not actually be able to start shipping until November of this year because of component shortages. How do you ship material, get it across, and then once you’re in the U.S., Catie Jelinski.

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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. Quicker declines in finished goods inventories and a softer reduction in pre-production stocks were noted. Business confidence levels reportedly rose to their highest level since April of 2023. and France being 43.1.

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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. That has dramatically increased the cash tied up in inventory,” said Rogers. Proximity = lower costs and lower carbon.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 22, 2023

The volumes shipped by VF are incredible. Do we have a crystal ball, and a system to produce a dashboard of every unit crossing a border where we pay a duty, and how much we are paying different countries like Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam or any of the hundreds of different countries we do business in today with suppliers or distributors?

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