BlueYonder

APRIL 13, 2023

China tension were some of the biggest impacts manufacturers saw these past few years. This has led to the nearshoring redesign of supply network and manufacturers trying to figure out, “Where do I need to put my inventory” and “How do I think about sourcing of material and goods so that I can fulfill to my customers?”

Manufacturing Procurement 72

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies 72

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

Metrics Definition. The organization needs to be clear on the Metrics That Matter and the alignment of vertical silos’ metrics to the balanced portfolio. Forecasting hierarchies need to roll up to define business requirements, and inventory needs to be reported by form and function. Form and Function of Inventory.

S&OP 153

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 11, 2022

China ranks number one as the country from which companies are reshoring, followed by Mexico, Canada, India, and Japan. are: Germany, China, Japan, Canada, and Korea. Chaturvedi: A major question is: What will happen when China is firing on all cylinders, shipping cost come down and COVID is receding in our rear-view mirror.

Manufacturing Procurement 62

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RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

Proper temperature prevents certain inventory from becoming unusable and keeps consumables safe for customers. As markets emerge in India, China and South America, U.S. Keeping pharmaceutical and other medical inventory at proper temperatures ensures products don’t lose potency. Extreme Temperatures for Special Products.

Inventory 52

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RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

Proper temperature prevents certain inventory from becoming unusable and keeps consumables safe for customers. As markets emerge in India, China and South America, U.S. Keeping pharmaceutical and other medical inventory at proper temperatures ensures products don’t lose potency. Extreme Temperatures for Special Products.

Inventory 52

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

The overall takeaway from the July data was that global production momentum had begun to stagnate and in some regions such as the Eurozone, Taiwan, and to some extent , certain manufacturing regions of China, PMI values had reached contraction levels. . Warehousing and Inventory metrics continue to buoy the logistics sector.

Procurement Analytics 52

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ShipBob

APRIL 26, 2023

The upstream supply chain refers to the flow of inventory in the pre-production stage, mostly in relation to the organization’s suppliers. Since the majority of raw materials were imported from China, which was the first to be impacted by the pandemic, there was a long and massive disruption in transportation links and raw materials supply.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 27, 2020

In many critical supply areas, such as biopharma, the now famous PPE, and high technology medical devices, not just calls, but screams for re-examining supply lines and explicitly, our reliance on China. With calls to shorten our supply lines and to become less reliant on China, comes tough questions. Not so fast….

Price Reduction 132

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2021

Even before the pandemic the global steel industry was navigating significant disruptions that included steep price competition (China has been investigated numerous times for dumping), soft demand, and tariff issues. But then executives may ask for higher sales or margins, or lower stock if key financial metrics are not being met.

Supply Chain Planning Software 264

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

Metrics Definition. The organization needs to be clear on the Metrics That Matter and the alignment of vertical silos’ metrics to the balanced portfolio. Forecasting hierarchies need to roll up to define business requirements, and inventory needs to be reported by form and function. Form and Function of Inventory.

S&OP 151

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 27, 2022

Countries, especially in South Asia, like China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc., Demand forecasting is an essential feature of this type of supply chain network and you will require dedicated professionals who are experts at analyzing key metrics to forecast the demand. Inventory Management. Human Rights Violations.

Apparel 119

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Taking Ford as an example from the companies above, Ford is working with key suppliers in China, India, Thailand and South Africa to eliminate over 4,900 metric tons of CO2 and 24 million gallons of water usage over the next three years. Consider the effects of excess inventory and unnecessary shipments.

Waste Reduction 98

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DynaSys

JANUARY 20, 2021

Have plans to maintain your physical resources – property, plant, equipment and inventory stocks – as your human and financial resources. Ensure sufficient material and inventory stocks Plant and equipment integrity. How much ready inventory should you keep on hand to prepare for an upswing in made-to-stock orders?

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2016

As first reported by Fairfax Media , a factory in North Korea has been making high-priced surf and snow gear for Australian surfwear company Rip Curl since at least 2014, with the garments labeled “Made in China.” It’s very likely that North Koreans are producing garments for other brands too, either in the country or as slave labor in China.

North Korea 100

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 5, 2019

Gartner analyst Debashis Tarafdar says that the large size of a country (like India, China or Indonesia) can mean “significant polarization of population between urban and rural with distinctly different buying capabilities and purchasing preferences. Not knowing how much inventory is at each location. Transfer taxes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 159

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 25, 2021

This monster ship, which is as long as the Empire State Building and weighs about 200,000 metric tons, became stuck due to high winds, and no one seems to be able to get it out. Any asset that is not producing value is considered waste, and a fundamental of “lean thinking” is that inventory is waste, and time is money.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Cargo Waste Reduction Material Savings 52

American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

We had a hangover from the pandemic: Which led to continued inventory shortages, closures of manufacturing plants in China, congested ports, and underemployment. This metric, referred to as a “Frankenstat” due to its grand scope, has many critics. Cargo capacity exacerbated inventory shortages in the first half of 2023.

Russia 52

Russia Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

BlueYonder

JANUARY 3, 2023

As a result, we’ve seen a 10% increase in service metrics.”. On an operational level, we look at what we would do in each scenario, like the [Russia-Ukraine] conflict, the situation with lockdowns in China – we review the risks every week constantly and develop action plans. “On Digitalization Is No Longer Optional.

Supply Chain Planning Software 93

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Gravity Supply Chain

MAY 20, 2022

Just-in-time (JIT) inventory management became crucial to the nation’s meteoritic industrial growth, including Toyota’s eclipsing North American and European automakers as the world’s largest automakers for their time. The quantity of goods carried by containers soared from 102 million metric tons in 1980 to about 1.83

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Content Summary: Walmart Says It Can Reduce Emissions in China by 50 Million Tons. Walmart is aiming big when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in China. Over 400 suppliers in China, India, the U.S.

Supply Chain Design Software 110

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

I also think that Quintiq’s leadership in concurrent planning to solve new problems is promising, especially in the design of transportation and inventory flows. For example, we produce in Vietnam and China. Service level is our most important metric. Reliability in both of these metrics is critical.

Case Study 282

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Locus

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While the top apparel and accessory brands agree that product quality should get better with time, inventory priorities are always fluctuating. Only a modern and digital supply chain that is ever-evolving can manage the product quality, inventory volume, and fashion supplier relationships that the industry requires.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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DynaSys

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Earlier, production issues in China caused global shortages of antibiotics and other pharma products. You also need to assess quickly where the marketplace will be after any run on inventory” according to Pat Bower, Director of Demand Planning at Combe. Use these to inform demand forecasts to guide inventory and supply decisions.

Modeling 98

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RFgen

JUNE 20, 2013

Prior to the pandemic, widespread changes were occurring – from the rise of mobile inventory solutions to robots in warehouse automation. Inventory-heavy businesses must consider the cost and implications of these supply chain optimization strategies. Important Supply Chain Metrics. Granular metrics for high-cost supplies.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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RFgen

JUNE 20, 2013

Prior to the pandemic, widespread changes were occurring – from the rise of mobile inventory solutions to robots in warehouse automation. Inventory-heavy businesses must consider the cost and implications of these supply chain optimization strategies. Important Supply Chain Metrics. Granular metrics for high-cost supplies.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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ShipBob

JANUARY 23, 2023

This is an important metric for us, and we work with the ShipBob team to ensure that the vast majority of our orders are delivered within 2-3 business days. For example, Jingdong logistics in Beijing, China, launched autonomous drones and shuttles to deliver commercial and pharmaceutical products to customers quarantined in urban areas.

3PL 98

3PL Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 98

Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Manufacturing sites have been rationalized in terms of, “we don’t need five factories in this country, we only need three, then two, then we don’t need them at all, we’ll move them to China”. For some businesses it means focusing on demand planning and getting that right so you can get a handle on your inventory.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Exiger Perspectives

APRIL 3, 2023

The metrics of the Executive Order deem the need for a strong supply chain risk management framework in business ecosystems. Examples include the US-China conflict , increased global competition for cutting-edge technology, political disruption and the rise of mercenaries leading cyberattacks between states.

Supply Chain Risk Management 52

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QAD

MAY 16, 2019

supplier selection and assessment, new product launch, use of metrics in the supplier assessment process). Adoption of advanced technologies ( machine learning , smart manufacturing, China 2020, digital transformation) to increase performance and efficiency. Strengthened requirements in Chapter 6: Supplier Interface (e.g.

Supply Chain Planning Software 102

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 8, 2019

I kicked off the meeting with an overview of the current dilemma facing supply chain executives, given the uncertainties of tariffs with China, Brexit in the UK, and the disturbances in Hong Kong and the Middle East that create a path with many risks in every direction. When it is not in motion, it is classified as inventory.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 29, 2014

Supply Chain Insights recently published a Metrics That Matter report covering both the Semiconductor and Hard Disk Drive (HDD) industries. Semiconductor is poised to consolidate, which will have huge impact on the metrics. Understanding inventory planning will take on a new dynamic. by CJ Wehlage.

Metrics 171

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

It is expected to generate 62,000 megawatt hours annually – reducing approximately 22,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year. Warehousing companies have reduced employment by nearly 50,000 jobs since June, when overstocked retailers started paring inventories because of wavering consumer demand. Employment at U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 205

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BlueYonder

JUNE 2, 2017

The New York Times’ article, Is China Outsmarting America in A.I.? Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming an increasingly important metric by which many companies are being measured. The race for dominance in AI. The CSR of supply chains. In the IndustryWeek article, Who’s Taking Responsibility for Your Supply Chain?

Manufacturing 40

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BlueYonder

JUNE 2, 2017

The New York Times’ article, Is China Outsmarting America in A.I.? Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming an increasingly important metric by which many companies are being measured. The race for dominance in AI. The CSR of supply chains. In the IndustryWeek article, Who’s Taking Responsibility for Your Supply Chain?

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Buyer Training Apparel New York 40

3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. Complexity in the global supply chain has increased dramatically since that time. A very recent survey of U.S.

Supply Chain Design Software 79

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Gulf Coast export PVC prices were assessed at $1,900 a metric tonne for the week of Sept. It is a major input into LNG and other refining facilities, and is only produced in three locations worldwide: Texas, China, and Korea. However, worse was to come. 10, up 28% since the beginning of the year.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

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Vinculum

APRIL 17, 2020

China, the first country to fall victim to the virus, is already showing indications of an economic recovery. Is your organization facing a shortage of essential supplies and inventory prompted by panic buying and stocking up of consumers? There will be a reduced impact on the organization’s financial status.

Inventory Reduction 52

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