Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight quantitative data related to global and regional supply chain production activity levels in May 2022, as depicted by the reported PMI indices. Key reported findings point to output declines, lackluster new order inflows and international trade volume declines. reported for April.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

While companies talk digital, the projects follow traditional supply-centric paths. Almost two decades of reporting. The Gartner analysis is biased toward companies within the Gartner network. I list sixteen in Table 2, but of the 29 companies listed in the Gartner Top 25, 27 underperform their peer group sector.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Resilinc’s Rick Freeman weighs in on the future opportunities for high-tech and semiconductor companies Despite the stabilization of the high-tech and semiconductor supply chain, the industry still faces pressure due to ongoing import/export restrictions and changing regulations governing semiconductor production and sourcing.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This Ferrari Consulting and Research Group advisory brief provides added perspectives on premium personal fitness equipment and services provider Peloton Interactive , the litany of events that have surrounded the company, and some lessons acquired. Sourcing was both a cost as well as landed cost decision factor.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary reflecting on May 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The reported value of 49.6 was unchanged as that of April as well as March. in April to 58.7

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

In our summary and perspectives focused on July 2022 reporting , we opined that July data reinforced a trending toward declining global supply chain production momentum. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. The bottom three were listed as Poland , Taiwan and Myanmar. The August 2022 J.P.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 6, 2022

Among developing regions, a continued near-term challenge are increasing rate of infection related to the BA2 COVID-19 variant and its impact on low-cost production regions, coupled with added transportation delays and disruption. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. reported for January.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

As shown in the 2015 Supply Chains to Admire report , over time, top performing supply chains plateau. As a result, companies like AstraZenca, BASF, Colgate, Reckitt Benckiser, Seagate, and Taiwan Semiconductor outperformed their peer group in the period of 2006-2014, but sustained improvement becomes more and more difficult.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of March and Q1- 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which reinforce a state of stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. That stated, the reported 49.6 but represented 0.6

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

That is the role of marketing or sales or procurement. Yes, I believe that supply chain overlays on top of the sales and marketing organizations and the procurement function. Overall, total costs of the value network have increased because companies have not owned their networks. “ I scratch my head.

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Elementum

AUGUST 22, 2017

However, one month shy of its expected launch in September, reports claim that Apple is facing production issues regarding the iPhone 8 and its release could be delayed by three to four weeks. Foxconn, an electronics manufacturing company, is currently in charge of 95% of Apple’s OLED iPhone orders , and a small volume of 4.7-inch

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The company has additionally had to manage its own unique challenges in efforts to expand its business and international operational reach. The carrier’s Asia based operations have a concentrated focus on moving goods from manufacturing hubs in China , Taiwan or Singapore. This remains a significant challenge for FedEx.

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Vinculum

JULY 1, 2022

Qoo10 was renamed eBay in 2012 after eBay purchased Gmarket, a joint venture between eBay and Giosis. After successfully growing beyond Singapore’s boundaries, Qoo10 is now the country’s leading eCommerce company. Purchases can be made using the company’s website or mobile app. Carousell Singapore.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. 75% of companies felt negative or strongly negative impacts on their business due to supply chain disruption ( Accenture ). Material Handling & Logistics ). Chain Store Age ).

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

Walmart will pay more for domestic sources, but will not be burdened with the inventory and purchasing FOB. Mexico will become a destination hub for many companies in the US – but within reason. As noted in one of my blogs, however, producing a fab plant is a good step – but the supply chain for chips is still largely in Taiwan.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

  You probably never heard of a startup company in China called Xiaomi ( ? ? :    Also, if we tell you that this is a privately owned mobile internet company that designs, develops, and sells smartphones, apps (online games), and consumer electronics (smart TV, set-top box, Wi-Fi box, etc.),

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Few, if any, analysts are predicting fair winds and following seas for supply chains this year. Recently, Thibaud Molin , a partner at the KYU, told reporters at a press conference, “The world has entered a zone of uncertainty.”[1] “China reported only 5.2% Climate Change Risks. A weak dollar will support U.S.

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Vinculum

MAY 20, 2021

In four years, this group of online shoppers will spend on average $1,234 on purchases from e-stores. A variety of reports show that Singapore is a favourable eCommerce landscape for online retailers, so it’s a great place to do business. Market Insights. between 2018 and 2022. They estimate over 4.4

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 24, 2021

Companies rely on supply chain management to reduce costs and increase their production cycle. Companies in the life science sector reported a 71% increase in customer demand, while 97% of industrial and automotive products said they were affected negatively. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Oracle SCM

OCTOBER 24, 2019

As late as the late 80s, at least for the majority of North American companies, supply chains were predominantly local and, perhaps, nationwide at most. Most companies weren't buying from China or Taiwan or Malaysia like they are today. Especially when big box companies try to do business with middle market companies.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Highly developed nations such as South Korea and Taiwan may fill in the technology gap. For import-export companies, you need to have your operations down pat with sophisticated inventory management software to back you up. Repeat purchases beat finding new customers any time. Go Forth with International Trade.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 27, 2023

Background In 2021, with the assistance of the former Trump Administration , Taiwan based contract manufacturing services provider Foxconn and EV start-up designer Lordstown Motors executed a deal to facilitate the sale of a previous General Motors 6.2 Further noted in the CNBC report is that Lordstown had, as of the end of March, just $108.1

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 2, 2023

Background In 2021, with the assistance of the former Trump Administration , Taiwan based contract manufacturing services provider Foxconn and Lordstown Motors executed a deal to facilitate the sale of a previous General Motors 6.2 The two companies reportedly have until May 8 to close on the sale of an additional $47.3

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The Suez Canal Company's shares were purchased by Great Britain in 1874, making it the sole owner. The company's subsequent financial collapse was reportedly the biggest of the 19th century. The layout of many shipping companies' routes was altered as a result of these capacity restrictions.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights a report indicating that a well know global contract manufacturer is making equity plays in a U.S. The Wall Street Journal has reported ( Paid subscription or metered view ) that the globe’s largest contract manufacturing services provider is deepening its equity and process design investment in U.S.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 21, 2016

Some companies have a well-developed sales & operations planning (S&OP) process as a safeguard for structured decision-making. Those companies take an integral view of supply and demand, including the financial impact of mediumterm risks. The managers of such companies make results-based decisions and are truly at the helm.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Purchasing and supplier management. Why Do Companies Have Too Many KPIs? A KPI is a metric… but not just any metric. A KPI is a metric… but not just any metric. A KPI is a metric focused on a KEY element of business, departmental, or team performance. Inventory management. Warehousing.

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Resilinc

APRIL 27, 2021

While the pandemic has given procurement managers fresh ammunition to advocate for greater resiliency within their corporate supply chains, geopolitical experts and a bipartisan coalition of legislators argue that the U.S. companies should not consider global semiconductor leader TSMC a secure long-term supplier. allies,” said Goto.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Peter Guinto capped his 12-year Air Force career in procurement by serving on the federal COVID supply chain task force and becoming head of contracting for the Medium-altitude UAS Division—the unit responsible for keeping the United States’ edge in warfighting drones. As originally reported by Defense News , $14 billion worth of U.S.

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