Resilinc

APRIL 8, 2024

Following the earthquake, tsunami warnings were sent out in Taiwan, Japan, and The Philippines, but have since been lifted. The majority of advanced chips are made by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which makes chips for Apple and Nvidia. magnitude struck off the East Coast of Japan. On April 4, a 6.0

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 29, 2023

Global auto producer Toyota encountered a “ systems related ” shutdown of auto production operations across Japan according to multiple news reports. A company statement indicates that the automaker was scheduled to resume production operations by the start of the second work shift today among its 14 Japan based production plants.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Prediction Two of this year predictions indicated the following: Restoring More Direct Control in Strategic and Tactical Direct Material Sourcing Will be the Driving Force for Businesses and their Supply Chain Management Teams in the Coming Year. Mid-Year Assessment.

Sourcing Strategies 59

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Adexa

JUNE 8, 2022

8 Reasons Why Gartner SCP MQ is NOT a Reliable Source Gartner MQ for supply chain planning is intended to provide information to companies that may be of value in their evaluation process of SCP technology vendors. However, Gartner does not have any supply chain analysts in China, Japan, Korea, India and MENA.

Gartner 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2022

Russia and Ukraine both provide exports that serve as inputs to many international companies. For example, Volkswagen is halting production at two electric vehicle plants in Germany as a result of interruptions of components sourced from Ukraine. But potential supply chain disruptions go well beyond fossil fuels. Beyond Fossil Fuels.

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

The labor supply is shrinking in Germany, Poland, Russia, and Japan, and contraction is expected to quicken. Solving the labor crunch also means exploring new sources of supply. Transition programs for prisoners and veterans’ programs can be good sources of labor. It’s a global problem. million to 75.3 million by 2030.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

Japan farm exports in 2022 1st half hit record high as more dine out. Earlier this week, the company announced that it will acquire Italy’s Bomi Group, which provides global healthcare logistics services. The value of Japan’s agricultural and seafood exports in the first six months of 2022 expanded 13.1 billion business.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 30, 2023

I was reminded of his comments about a change of era as I listened to an interesting presentation by Anton van Beek, a board member of the multinational Dow Chemical Company, at a recent sustainability conference. suitable for the production of biobased plastics in order to meet future demand in a sustainable manner.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 5, 2014

This key supplier had been identified and sure enough, you have a second source primed and ready to go. We have a problem.” The alternate source uses the same supplier in Taiwan. This scenario played out for thousands of companies after the Japan earthquake, the Thailand floods and numerous other smaller scale disasters.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2023

But by far the biggest impediment to smooth running supply chains is how difficult it will be for many companies to disengage their supply chains from China. Partly this was because Chinese companies diverted their exports to other nations and those products were then imported into the US. Apple is the world’s most valuable company.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 31, 2024

What practices does your company hang on to that are old hat? Are those strategies costing your company money, time, and even market share? Diversify your supplier base Single sourcing presents a huge risk for companies in all industries, especially as geopolitical disruptions are on the rise.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

The two designs, one that looks more like a small plane used by hobbyists and another with a big belly used for additional cargo space, were recently unveiled in a company blog post. Customers in North Asia, including China and Japan, will benefit from increased connection and service dependability as a result of the route.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Japan has been an economic power throughout much of its history, despite a major economic downturn starting in the 1990s. Japan is currently the third largest economy in the world. In addition to its economic might, Japan has long been a model for manufacturers throughout the world. Manufacturing in Japan. of Japan’s GDP.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 19, 2019

Between 2015 and 2016, earthquakes in Japan and explosions at a container storage station in China affected parts of the company’s supply chain. Then in 2017, the Tubbs wildfire burned down two structures at the company’s headquarters and damaged others. What could have been a series of business fiascos was not.

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USC Consulting Group

MARCH 3, 2020

By just about every measure, natural resources such as these are significantly more efficient than legacy sources like coal, natural gas and oil. “Which energy source gets you the most power delivery for your investment dollar? 73), and Japan (67). As is so often the case, the answer is somewhat muddy.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2021

Product sales were down by 8%, but the company did grow by 2% overall in the last fiscal year based on strong performance in subscription services. Pure Storage, a public company headquartered in Mountain View California in the US, manufactures flash-based storage for data centers. In 2014, the company’s revenues were $43 million.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

This article will show you how one of the worlds leading companies put a theory into practice and survive many supply chain disruptions. The company won the ISM 2012 Award for Excellence in Supply Management (category:process). 2011: Earthquake/Tsunami in Japan. Supply Chain Disruptions: A Survival Guide. Gather around!

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QAD

MAY 18, 2023

The trend also stands to shake up the global electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chain, and companies that act decisively now will be more likely to come out on top. Those sourcing requirements are scheduled to increase by 10% every year beginning in 2023.

Price Reduction 92

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

These changes can significantly impact supply chains by affecting sourcing strategies, trade routes, and market access. For instance, during the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Toyota’s robust supply chain resilience allowed it to quickly recover and restore operations.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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Resilinc

AUGUST 15, 2023

In 2010, China restricted exports of rare earth elements to Japan following a territorial dispute, sending prices soaring and Japan scrambling to find alternative sources. With Resilinc’s Multi-Tier Mapping , your company can gain crucial visibility into your supply chain. Which Industries Will Be Impacted?

Manufacturing Procurement 62

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Both The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg are reporting that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) , the globe’s leading advanced semiconductor device manufacturer, is considering investment in a second U.S. With semiconductor sourcing capability being viewed as “the new oil” in geo-political trade the dynamics are ever changing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Incorporating circular economy principles throughout, from source to disposal. Incorporating responsible sourcing principles into the supply chain. In doing so, companies can achieve dual business and sustainability benefits that extend to the supply chain. Excluding Japan. (1)

Resource Reduction 243

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

The kick-off to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan is just two weeks away, after being postponed last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the event. Furniture makers are seeing increasing backlogs.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Supply Chain Matters has provided readers multiple commentaries focused on the shifting forces, both geo-political and industry generated, that are now providing short and longer-term impacts on the sourcing of semiconductor manufacturing and associated networks. and foreign companies that utilized U.S. The Latest Developments.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

I am a proponent of dual sourcing. The vulnerabilities with sole sourcing are very real. Just-in-time Supply Chains have long been the envy of companies and industries of all kinds. Single points of failure invariably lead to problems and cost more in the long run than dual sourcing solutions. Whereas the U.S.

Supply Chain Design Software 86

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Yet, a surprising number of companies (while they have traditional insurance) do not have a supply chain risk management “insurance” aka a supply chain risk management process.

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 9, 2014

by Trevor Miles I’m on my way back from Tokyo where I attended our user conference, Kinexions Tokyo , in Japan, just 5 weeks after our Kinexions North America user conference in San Diego. I’m always looking for the companies that have started low in the ranking and are making rapid progress up the ranking. In days, not months.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 15, 2022

According to McKinsey & Company, agility and flexibility will be critical to navigate the following challenges ahead. The main goals for these adoptions are to improve company operating performance and the performance delivered to the customer. Industry Trends for the Next Normal. Sustainability. Supply Chain Instability.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

She believes that a central Inventory System that manages all incoming & outgoing transactions and orders will provide a single source visibility, overcome some of her teething problems, and increase productivity in the Order to Fulfilment process. There are frequent backorders and many slow-moving stocks in the warehouse. In summary, …….

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog calls reader attention to two recently published research papers that address evidence of ongoing shifts in global supply component and end production sourcing. The above seems to imply, from our lens, the movement toward China Plus sourcing activity.

Sourcing Strategies 59

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QAD

JULY 7, 2022

The concept of ethical sourcing has risen in popularity during the past four years.” . The company issued this statement at the time: “We explicitly prohibit child labour in our operations and have been working relentlessly to take a stand against this.” Companies are acting, and responding. Consumer Buying Trends.

Purchasing Skills 98

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

75% of companies felt negative or strongly negative impacts on their business due to supply chain disruption ( Accenture ). It is estimated supply chain disruptions and inventory shortages affect 4% of inventory for some large companies, and 40% of inventory for smaller companies. Source: Consultancy.UK. Reuters ).

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 3, 2016

How does a company decide that outsourcing logistics is the right choice? Robinson whitepaper can help companies decide, set reasonable expectations for what outsourcing can contribute to their organisation, and how much of a role a company will need to play to achieve the successful business outcome they seek. Isle of Man.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Here are the top 20 warehouse automation suppliers across the globe, according to ARC’s estimates of 2021 revenues, followed below by a description of each company listed: DEMATIC was the world’s largest warehouse automation provider in 2021, according to ARC’s analysis. KNAPP AG is a privately-held company with over 3,000 employees.

Supply Chain Software 270

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LevaData

MARCH 30, 2022

Companies are seeing massive component shortages. They have been in an ongoing firefighting mode with new shortages occurring every few days; Covid, the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and the recent earthquake in Japan are just a few top-of-mind examples. Some lead times have shot up very quickly, leaving companies unprepared.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

2] Included in her overview are: the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict; the Israeli-Gaza conflict; Houthi attacks in the Red Sea; tensions between China and Taiwan; China’s hegemonic ambitions, leading to territorial conflicts with Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, and India; and rising concerns about North Korean aggression.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

For example: Japan earthquake 2016. One source reports disruptions increased over 60% between 2019 and 2020. Source: McKinsey. This may even suggest much larger safety stocks and in some cases, a whole new sourcing agreement. Review sourcing and suppliers. US-China trade war 2018. Suez Canal blockage 2021.

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