Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The few pockets of production expansion were noted to be within Asia , including India, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. In the meantime, panelists’ companies are attempting to maintain head-count levels during the anticipated slow first half in preparation for a strong performance in the second half of 2023.” compared to 52.5

Optimal Sourcing 59

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Like the companies highlighted above, many manufacturers now have published objectives and separate sustainability reports or incorporate the information in annual reports. Sustainability drives growth when companies commit to more sustainable practices and establish effective strategies and meaningful objectives.

Waste Reduction 98

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

Thailand a Regional Standout A further regional standout, manufacturers across Thailand have reportedly experienced the fastest rates of demand for products on record, with production levels easing somewhat in May. The S&P Global Thailand Manufacturing PMI® declined from this survey’s record 60.4 value in April to 58.2

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

based companies had indicated in survey data and in concerted actions that termed China Plus sourcing strategies that either explored alternative, nearshoring, or reshoring efforts were being undertaken. The basis of this report, based on company experiences and executive interviews was that “ the strategy looks more like China plus many.”

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 5, 2023

Of continued interest was that India and Thailand indexes (included in our highlights below) as leading in PMI growth during April. The April report noted that surveyed companies pointed to quicker delivery times and greater availability of raw materials boosting available supplies. The reported April value of 60.4

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Strategy 52

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

along with Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. Production execution surged compared to January and February, as panelists’ companies reenter expansion.” Mexico Production Level Unchanged We wanted to include in our highlights of March and Q1-2024 PMI highlights the S&P Global Mexico Manufacturing PMI®. reflecting a 1.3

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

That is a positive sign Of continued interest was that India and Thailand indexes (included in our highlights below) reflected the quickest rates of expansion. Price instability remains, but future demand is uncertain as companies continue to work down overdue deliveries and backlogs.” The overall average for Q1 increased 2.4

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Global Purchasing Skills 52

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.

Optimal Sourcing 62

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Bristlecone

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

AMERICAN CORPORATE APPAREL COMPANY SELECTS BRISTLECONE. 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. Details Coming Soon. BRISTLECONE AROUND THE WORLD. We go the distance.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Commentary from Anthony Fiore, Chair for ISM’s Business Survey Committee noted in-part: “ D emand remains soft, and production execution is stable as compared with November as panelists’ companies continue to manage outputs, material inputs and labor costs. These nations reportedly account for 98 percent of ASEAN manufacturing value added.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Procurement Analytics Myanmar 52

EcoVadis

JUNE 16, 2016

Western multinationals linked to these practices through their supply chains into damage control and Western governments responded by imposing trade sanctions on Thailand. Thailand, the target of much of the attention in Southeast Asia, is the third largest seafood exporter in the world. Background. According to the U.S.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 29, 2021

Some of the others countries who helped us in this time of grave crisis included Bhutan, Ireland, Romania , Portugal, Hong Kong and Thailand. Apart from this US Private sector companies like Google, Microsoft , Apple, the US Chamber of Commerce offered assistance to India in several ways.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

front that retailers and certain businesses may have procured too much inventory , and now that these inventories have arrived, the challenge will be not to exposed to a decline in consumer buying activity in the months to come. This month, the Economist Intelligence Unit revised its forecast of the overall U.S. inflation rate to be 9.2

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 98

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 19, 2020

One of those is Supply Chain Secrets, an educational company in the Logistics Bureau group, which exists purely to share practical guidance with companies and individuals wishing to improve their supply chain knowledge and expertise. “I Procurement and purchasing. Supply chain strategy development and alignment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 10, 2015

As the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports , new rules recently announced by British lawmakers will require companies “to give an annual disclosure detailing efforts to root out slavery and human trafficking in their global supply chains.” So how is this going to solve the supply chain slavery issue?

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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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.

Bangladesh 60

Bangladesh Cambodia Myanmar Manufacturing Procurement 60

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

According to the latest report: “ Surveyed companies commonly reported positive demand trends, greater client requirements and favorable market conditions.” Eurozone Factory Downturn Remains Strong The HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI® report for November was headlined with declining new orders rates and rapidly depleting backlogs of work.

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

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. However, as teams become remote manual procurement has hampered operations.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Fiore, Chair of the ISM Business Survey Committee indicated in part: “ Following four straight months of panelists’ companies reporting softening new orders rates, the September index reading reflects companies adjusting to potential lower demand.”. Both of these provide clear warning signs for supply chain strategy and planning teams.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Trends 52

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.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Expense Reduction 52

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.

Inventory Reduction 261

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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.

Inventory Reduction 101

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EcoVadis

JUNE 25, 2018

million tons), Thailand (1.8 An increasing number of major multinational companies are committing to tackle deforestation issues in their supply chains in a view to enhancing environmental and social impacts through responsible sourcing. It remains to be seen whether companies can meet their pledges and monitor their progress.

Sustainability 61

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BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2019

The JDA ICON award is given to senior leaders who have led remarkable transformation within their company. McKesson, the oldest and largest healthcare company in the United States, needed to overhaul its procurement function with a redefined supply chain strategy. days of labor. days of labor.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Fiore further stated: “ Demand remains soft, but production execution is stable compared to September as panelists companies continue to manage outputs, material inputs and- more aggressively- labor costs. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam.

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The top three regions exhibiting PMI growth were noted as India, Australia and Thailand. Of added concern, staffing levels among Chinese manufacturers reportedly fell for the fifth consecutive month as a number of firms cited company downsizing actions due to lower volumes of new orders.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement South Korea Manufacturing Global 59

BlueYonder

JANUARY 10, 2018

It mentioned procurement and I thought that looked interesting – I do enjoy shopping! So, I started looking for buyer or procurement roles. I stumbled on a procurement/project management role at a small global defense contractor. I eventually ran the Asia-Pacific region and got to travel to Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan.

Los Angeles 40

Los Angeles Michigan Seattle Just-in-Time 40

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.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Whilst I am Australian born, I was fortunate to have had an educational background spanning 3 continents, Australia, Thailand/Singapore and Denmark. I took up a role to develop and facilitate the regional S&OP program for BlueScope steel, spanning, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Many companies are leveraging data from their ERP systems to analyze consumer behavior and align their processes with the principles of Industry 4.0. As an example, Siam Cement Group in Thailand is adapting its supply chain design and strategies during the pandemic (as detailed in the table below).

Purchasing Skills 130

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Vinculum

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

specializes in procuring products that are unavailable in the country. Metrodeal has been gaining popularity at an impressive pace and has expanded its businesses to other South Asian nations like Indonesia and Thailand. Galleon.ph. Globe Online Shopping. in an attempt to tap into the Philippines e-commerce marketplace.

Philippines 52

Philippines Singapore Thailand Indonesia 52

JDA software

MAY 10, 2019

The JDA ICON award is given to a senior leaders who have led remarkable transformation within their company. McKesson, the oldest and largest healthcare company in the United States, needed to overhaul its procurement function with a redefined supply chain strategy. days of labor. days of labor.

Optimal Sourcing 15

Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 15

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.” The report further indicates that India with 1.4

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement China Sourcing 52

QAD

OCTOBER 11, 2022

For QAD Adaptive ERP and QAD Adaptive Applications, the latest enhancements help companies with manufacturing operations and complex supply chain s rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage. For life sciences companies, EQMS addresses all USDM recommendations to meet regulatory requirements. QAD Adaptive ERP 2022.1

Manufacturing Procurement 96

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Procurement Analytics 96

ThroughPut

MAY 31, 2022

Multisourcing: As far back as in 2011, natural calamities in Japan and Thailand disrupted supply chains globally, exposing the crippling reliance of several businesses on single supply sources. They must be able to classify suppliers not only by spend, but also by revenue impact in case of disruptions.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 52

Resilinc

AUGUST 9, 2023

So, how can companies navigate ever-shifting demand? Many companies turn to sophisticated tools and algorithms. Thus, the question is: how do companies organize operations to respond to unanticipated fluctuations in demand? Company X can then develop contingency plans according to these outcomes.

Modeling 48

Modeling Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand 48

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

Christopher Tang, Distinguished Professor, UCLA Anderson School and Editor-in-Chief of the INFORMS journal Manufacturing and Service Operations Management (M&SOM) As supply chains become more complex, companies find their supply chains more vulnerable to both foreseeable uncertainty risks and unforeseeable disruption risks. Transparency!

Sourcing Strategies 120

Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 120