Kinaxis

AUGUST 5, 2014

This scenario played out for thousands of companies after the Japan earthquake, the Thailand floods and numerous other smaller scale disasters. The problem is most companies are relatively immature when it comes to Supply Chain Risk Management. Your heart sinks as you pick up the phone to call your boss…. Think again.

Inventory Reduction 267

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

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. But Oracle may not know whether there were delays causing a product to be shipped to them by air rather than by ocean or in a container that is not 100% full. “We

Cost Reduction Strategies 223

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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 is a fact of life for every company that moves any type of product. Your company is likely under cyber attack as you read this.

Supply Chain Planning Software 309

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is bordered by Thailand, Borneo, Indonesia, Brunei and the South China Sea. It’s merchant marine includes more than 1,700 vessels, including bulk carriers, container ships, general cargo ships and oil tankers. billion to Singapore, China, the US, Japan, Thailand and Hong Kong.

Malaysia 80

Malaysia Thailand Indonesia Singapore 80

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Let’s take a look at today’s vehicle production and distribution market and how companies are overcoming these challenges. 2022 was characterized by scarce transportation capacity and exceptionally high shipping container rates in first half of the year.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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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

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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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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Shipping costs are also expected to spike upwards. It raised its prowess from running mere factories to one that offered a complete value chain: from research and development to shipping and fulfillment. And Chinese companies will spearhead much of this change. Drop Shipping Will Face a Decline. Relocate to Avoid Tariffs.

Distribution 74

Distribution Trends Manufacturing Procurement Vietnam 74

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). A full-blown trade war risks leaving companies with stranded assets. The prize is huge for manufacturers that get it right. Product Design: Put Customers First.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 17, 2020

As the New Year approaches, it’s time to look at ways you can make a smart plan for global shipping in 2021. Current events impacting global shipping in 2021. “By By staying on top of supply chain management trends and issues, you can make sure that your company can readily adapt to changes”. — FinancesOnline.

Global 44

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QAD

APRIL 14, 2020

In 1819, the British East India Company established a trading settlement on the island, which set modern Singapore into motion. billion worth of goods to countries including China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the US, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea and Thailand. Industrial production is growing at about 5.7% annually as of 2017.

Singapore 115

Singapore South Korea Malaysia Pharmaceutical 115

Elementum

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

2015 was a big year in terms of logistics and globalization for Amazon, who began making their way into the shipping industry, registering in China as a freight forwarder and a shipping broker for 12 routes, including Shanghai to Los Angeles and Hamburg. This isn’t the first time the two companies are waging a turf war.

Asia 60

Asia Singapore Los Angeles Pharmaceutical 60

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

In many cases, demand for mobile solutions is what’s driving companies to invest in fleet management applications. Relatively few companies today are just looking to implement a routing and scheduling solution; most implementations today include a mobile component too. When Amazon acquired Kiva in March 2012, the big question was, Why?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 144

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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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 29, 2021

Saudi Arabia shipped 80 Metric tonnes of liquid oxygen to India and Portugal assured 20,000 litres of oxygen per week to India along with 5503 vials of Remdesvir. Some of the others countries who helped us in this time of grave crisis included Bhutan, Ireland, Romania , Portugal, Hong Kong and Thailand.

India 105

India Supply Chain Saudi Arabia Portugal 105

RFgen

JULY 12, 2013

For one, it makes it easier for the company to store the beans grown in the region. Why Other Companies Should Emulate This Strategy. As company supply chains become more diverse, business leaders need to implement new strategies to mitigate the current and emerging risks of today.

Warehousing 52

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RFgen

JULY 12, 2013

For one, it makes it easier for the company to store the beans grown in the region. Why Other Companies Should Emulate This Strategy. As company supply chains become more diverse, business leaders need to implement new strategies to mitigate the current and emerging risks of today.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing Supply Chain Optimization Vietnam Supply Chain Strategy 52

MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 15, 2021

Companies need to think about how they are going to address this challenge. The impact on microprocessor foundries positioned high upstream in the supply chain was exaggerated, and they experienced even larger order reductions from suppliers to the automotive companies. Thus, some companies favor their biggest customers.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Companies including BP Plc, ABN Amro Group NV and Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. a San Diego fund manager that created an index to track returns of companies adopting the technology. In August, IBM said it’s working with a group of companies including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Nestle SA, Tyson Foods Inc., Weeks to Seconds.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

The recent bankruptcy announcement of Hanjin, a major shipping line, on the Friday before the last Labor Day long weekend, was a shock to everyone working in the global logistics shipping industry. Some of the ships have even been seized by creditors! bankruptcy code. ordered Hanjin to keep vessels in the U.S.

South Korea 40

South Korea Cargo Thailand Indonesia 40

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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 25, 2020

While many companies lay off and furlough workers due to sudden shifts, Amazon, Walmart, Domino’s Pizza, and DoorDash can’t hire fast enough. With less transportation capacity, carriers are forced to hike shipping costs, and airfreight rates from China to Europe were already up 253% YOY in April. How Best to Prepare.

Supply Chain Software 54

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 20, 2020

The disruption to global supply chains caused by Beijing’s decision to close factories and lock down cities to contain COVID-19 has jolted Western companies into rejigging their supply chains, with economists predicting that globalisation as we know it will never be the same again. Many Japanese companies are already manufacturing in Vietnam.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Vinculum

JULY 1, 2022

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. In Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, the platform is also available. The majority of the items are from the US, Taiwan, and Korea.

Singapore 52

Singapore Company Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 52

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. Most of all, however, it will require a change in the Australian consumer’s thinking and buying patterns. Environmental/Regulatory Issues.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement China Manufacturing Australia 59

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 9, 2020

In mature markets, companies and farms that have matured are observed to continuously try to expand their business. Countries that may capitalize on growing marijuana may include Colombia, Thailand and other tropical countries that have more legalized marijuana cultivation. There are huge companies that solely rely on online retail.

Supply Chain 73

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2018

The Index, in its ninth year, ranks 50 emerging markets countries by factors that make them attractive to logistics providers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, air cargo carriers and distributors. Twenty-six percent said large companies would be the biggest beneficiaries. In the 50 country rankings, Brazil slips two spots to No.

Saudi Arabia 64

Saudi Arabia Sri Lanka Qatar UAE 64

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. We work with our vendors to ship direct to customers in reusable totes to eliminate waste.

Purchasing Skills 42

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EMERGE App

JULY 16, 2018

When you’re in the e-commerce industry or entrepreneurship space, buzzwords like “drop shipping” and “Amazon FBA” just roll off your tongue. She eventually threw away most of her clothes as they were far too thick for Thailand’s sunny and humid weather. It worked for some companies.

Manufacturing Procurement 71

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Just-in-Time Modeling Software 71

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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Vinculum

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

According to the reports by Google and Singapore investment firm Temasek, the internet economy of SEA markets-Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam is to grow 300 billion dollars by 2025, with millions of users shopping online, and more countries joining in. billion dollars for the first quarter.

Indonesia 52

Indonesia Philippines Thailand Malaysia 52

Vinculum

JULY 13, 2022

Shopee had a modest beginning, but it has grown to be present in most ASEAN member states, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Korea. If a company wants to sell goods to China, Lazada, which is controlled by the Alibaba Group and has its headquarters, is the only choice.

Thailand 52

Thailand Indonesia Singapore Philippines 52

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

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 52

Vinculum

JULY 15, 2020

The Top Players in Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. Shopee is one of the top-most companies which to give Lazada a strong competition in terms of customer retention and gross merchandise volume or GMV. It’s the top-most eCommerce platform in Southeast Asia when to achieves the highest monthly average visits and app downloads.

Asia 52

Asia Indonesia Thailand Vietnam 52

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2023

Ocado previously acquired two other robotics companies – Kindred Systems and Haddington Dynamics. South and east Asia, as well as the Pacific region are expected to benefit most from the change, with India, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia receiving particular mentions, followed by rivals in Latin America.

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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

Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Asia Supply Chain Design Software 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The enforcements of draconian lockdowns, various economies have experienced severe shocks, adversely affecting global trade, global tourism & travel, International Aviation and Airports as well as International Shipping and Ports. SMEs have been hit hard with mounting job losses and financial haemorrhaging. FTAs and Trade Flows.

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