Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, with September and full Q3 reporting available, global manufacturing activity has officially fallen below the 50.0 Global Wide Production Activity. represented a 0.5

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The May report indicated that the global wide PMI has now been below the neutral 50 mark for nine consecutive months, and again an indication of manufacturing recession conditions. That could signal even more added inventory exposures.

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Sustainable manufacturing refers to the ability to manage manufacturing operations “in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Sustainability Objectives for Manufacturers. Where Does ERP Come into Play with Manufacturer Sustainability Efforts?

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides monthly highlight commentary and perspectives on published January 2023 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Our previous posting in this series of global wide manufacturing PMI highlights was in early January summarizing both December and Q4-2022 reported indices data. increased 0.4

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

The short answer is that it is indeed possible to re-shore manufacturing but it will take a change in government policies as well as sizeable state incentives to private enterprise to turn the ship around. Can Australian Manufacturing be Brought Back Home from China? Only time will tell. Why China Became Australia’s Factory.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Background Supply chain ethical and social responsibility, that which umbrellas ESG conformance, have increasingly become a concern for businesses, large and small, along with their procurement organizations. Reportedly, the vast majority of detained goods were produced in either Malaysia, Vietnam or Thailand.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Global Production Continues to Contract Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended 2023 on a noted lackluster footing. Manufacturing production reportedly contracted at a slightly quicker pace in December, dashing hopes for a point of stabilization. The December reading of 49.0

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and October published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled continued contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. in November.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 5, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , provided a banner headline of global manufacturing output edging only slightly higher. That stated, the reported value of 49.6 declined 1.5

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Supply chain disruption is a fact of life for every company that moves any type of product. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Alternative sourcing and routing, contingency plans and redundant systems can help weather any storm.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and Q3-2023 published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled added contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. down from the 49.2

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

Our annual predictions advisory began with a summary of prevailing global economic, financial and manufacturing outlooks. According to a recent published report from the Economist , ( Paid subscription required ) companies are spending more to shield themselves from supply chain chaos tomorrow. Economic Outlook Significantly Changed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. Unilever is one of the world’s largest food manufacturers. For example, if they buy a component for their hardware products in Thailand, they have an estimate for the logistics emissions associated with the component. That is more than any other sector.

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

He has been helping companies design more profitable supply chains for over 25 years, most of them as founder and CEO of Logistics Bureau. It was far more fascinating than military logistics, so within a few years I decided to leave and headed out to Australia and worked for a consulting company for two or three years.

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AFFLINK

OCTOBER 8, 2020

95% of companies saw supply chain lead times more than double. When there’s even a small disruption, companies that maintain minimal inventory levels to reduce holding costs or are dependent on always using the lowest-cost providers are most at risk. Larger companies have started diversifying more than ever.

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Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

Instead of trying to cut costs silo by silo, these companies take an integrated view of operations (product design, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain management). The prize is huge for manufacturers that get it right. A full-blown trade war risks leaving companies with stranded assets.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 12, 2022

As supply chain disruptions continue the procurement function should adapt to improve transparency, build collaborative relationships, and ensure sustainable sourcing practices, resulting in a stronger, more resilient supply chain with Cloud ERP for manufacturing. Strategic sourcing with Cloud ERP.

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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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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub. The voracious appetite of US consumers for goods — from Apple products to Xmas trees — saw China become the de facto manufacturer of consumer goods.

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Bristlecone

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

AMERICAN CORPORATE APPAREL COMPANY SELECTS BRISTLECONE. BRISTLECONE DEPLOYS SAP ARIBA STRATEGIC SOURCING SUITE. It took a mere 18 weeks for Bristlecone to lead a Middle Eastern steel manufacturing client on a transformation journey that took them from manual processes to a powerful new procurement solution. GLOBAL LEADER.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

About 35% of companies are expected to adopt this type of analytics by 2020, but what exactly is driving adoption? Most companies start their analytics journey using spreadsheets, so it’s only natural that we see many of them shifting towards Prescriptive Analytics when their organization “outgrows” them. Let’s explore them further.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 8, 2013

Companies like Nike and Disney have publicly stated that they are not going to Bangladesh for apparel sourcing in the future. But that leaves these companies with what other options? This is nothing short of slave labor, and apparel companies are going to have to come together as a group and drive community-based changes.

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EMERGE App

JULY 16, 2018

These two e-commerce business models have really taken off in the past decade, helped no doubt by the resurgence of China as the world’s manufacturing hub, the app economy and the convenience of an always-on mobile web. Here, I’ll cover private label products first and how you should go about sourcing for suppliers.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Most analysts believe the future looks bright for renewable energy sources. This means that ever-more of our energy system can become less reliant on traditional sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas, thereby reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.”[3] ”[4].

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Arkieva

APRIL 1, 2016

What strikes me the most when I’m consulting or teaching companies is the lack of integration in today’s supply chains. We have outsourced big chunks of manufacturing but are stuck with inflexible supply contracts. We are exposed to tier-2 risks but are unaware and only discover it after the Japan earthquakes or the Thailand floods.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Chris worked across many areas of the company which provided him with an exceptional grounding in how business truly runs. After Celestica I went to work for Psion Teklogix before starting my own Solar panel manufacturing company. Paper purchase orders are replaced by Robotic Process Automation ( RPA ) and AI.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Prescriptive Analytics is at the cutting edge of data science and companies are increasingly interested in exploring its benefits. About 35% of companies are expected to adopt this type of analytics by 2020, but what exactly is driving adoption? Let’s take an example from one of our clients in manufacturing.

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Elementum

JUNE 19, 2015

Most forced labor occurs in in Tier-2 and Tier-3 suppliers, often out of reach of the company itself. Many OEM’s use labor organizations to source laborers because it is cheaper and more efficient; however, by doing so they run the risk of employing forced laborers in the process.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

Effective supply chain design and management thereof allow companies to become leaner and more productive business operations in a stable climate. This is especially true as companies have increasingly resorted to outsourcing activities in production and research and development (R&D). Vestring et al.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. It seems that many companies still don’t get the fact that the supply chain is the heart, lifeblood, and backbone of a commercial enterprise, all rolled into one.

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Requis

MARCH 23, 2021

Roberto Reichard is a capital projects development executive who has led some of the biggest onshore and offshore projects for energy companies around the world. I joined up with a company called Schlumberger , who provides oilfield services around the world. I had the opportunity to work in Turkey, Egypt and in Venezuela.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

This report’s byline begins: “ Increasingly, (however), under a weighty combination of commercial and political pressure, foreign companies are beginning to pluck up the courage if not to leave China entirely, then at least look beyond it for growth.” billion in population will be the linchpin of an alternative sourced Asian supply network.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 10, 2015

In a company that employs more than 50 different nationalities, the fact that Anita Arts speaks five languages comes in handy. The corporation recently acquired Virgin Media, plus it holds almost 60 percent of the shares in the Belgian company Telenet. because there are only three major companies left who manufacturer such chipsets.”.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 15, 2022

While the worst of Covid-19 seems to be over, manufacturers are still reeling from the after-effects of the disruptions caused by the pandemic. According to McKinsey & Company, agility and flexibility will be critical to navigate the following challenges ahead. Sustainability. Supply Chain Instability. Workforce Challenges.

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QAD

OCTOBER 11, 2022

With this release, QAD strengthens our cloud ERP offering to deliver new adaptive manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, increase user productivity and boost the ability to make informed and intelligent decisions. Digital Manufacturing. QAD Adaptive ERP 2022.1 Highlights. Enhancements include: Effective Enterprise Management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

I spoke at the Kinaxis event (#kinexions12), and I asked companies to answer the question, “Which of the following statements is true?” Companies should implement supply chain best practices. Companies that have focused on collaboration in the supply chain have built competitive advantage.

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