Unleashed

MARCH 3, 2020

Globalisation means that our supply chains are more entwined and complex than ever. Disruptions in the supply chain. Check whether it’s possible to source these products from alternate suppliers — potentially from different countries — who are not affected by the issue. Mitigate the Risks.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In addition to new product hardware and some services announcements, the lead up to the event has provided some supply chain related news. However, there are price hikes involving certain model iPhone 15 phones sold in China , India and Japan to reportedly offset currency value changes related to the U.S.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses in the Middle East fared well in facing supply chain risks compared to those from other regions, despite reportedly facing a high number of logistics shocks as seen in Africa. They have started earmarking their investments for food supply chain networks since the pandemic.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2016

It was back in January 2015, after reading an article in the Wall Street Journal about bitcoin, that my eyes were opened to the potential for blockchain technology to transform supply chain management. As I wrote at the time in Bitcoin: A New Supply Chain Operating System?

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 29, 2023

With economic and non-economic shocks entangled all the way down, it is little wonder that an unfamiliar term is gaining currency — the polycrisis.”[2] 2] With the world in a state of constant turmoil, supply chains risks abound. Kenney predicts, “Worsening conditions will increase the pressures felt on the supply chain.”

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Claritum

MAY 11, 2018

Does your business source products and services from global markets? If your company is sourcing goods and services internationally you could be reaping many benefits. However, you could also face many challenges when globally sourcing across geopolitical boundaries. Do you have visibility of a global supply chain?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ). Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

In most food-supply chains it might take weeks to figure out where it went from source to destination, and in some cases, the source may not be known, but on a blockchain, it takes just seconds. Blockchain also is becoming a key tool for shipping companies. Nestle SA, Tyson Foods Inc., Nestle SA, Tyson Foods Inc.,

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EcoVadis

JUNE 3, 2018

Blockchain, the innovative technology that powers the digital currency market, has gained prominence since the introduction of the cryptocurrency bitcoin in 2008. Now, companies are starting to apply blockchain technology to improve supply chain management. Outlook of the Integration of IBM Blockchain for Maersk ( source ).

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EMERGE App

JULY 11, 2018

Google a phrase like “sourcing products from China” and you’ll instantly be faced by almost 39 million results! It offers a finely tuned supply chain, with experienced suppliers, that will design, prototype, build and ship products at a fraction of the time it takes elsewhere. Introduction.

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Jaggaer

JULY 23, 2019

More than virtually any other sector, sourcing and supplier management in the fashion industry have been exposed to intense scrutiny in recent years, while the functions have become of increasingly strategic importance to business success. Supply chains are multi-tiered and therefore difficult to manage.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2014

The i-parcel platform supports merchant’s websites with a local language welcome mat, fraud protection, fully-landed total prices (including customs duties and taxes) in local currency and numerous value enhancing features. Source: Pitney Bowes (click to enlarge). Source: Amazon.com (click to enlarge).

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

We just finished hosting over 150 executives at our Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, with a theme on Supply Chain Analytics. As 2013 comes to a close, here are some of my thoughts regarding the supply chain trends we are likely to see emerge in 2014. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

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Elementum

JULY 10, 2015

source: It Makes Sense Blog. As analysts debate the likelihood of a separation, Greek citizens struggle with dwindling supplies and the risk of their savings disappearing. As analysts debate the likelihood of a separation, Greek citizens struggle with dwindling supplies and the risk of their savings disappearing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

After the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , I took the time to recharge and took a month off from writing. The presentations from the Summit are posted now on the Supply Chain Insights You Tube Channel. The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Despite carrier hopes of volume normalization as the market contracts in 2023, FreightWaves warns, “ 2023 is likely to be another year of sub-replacement level builds due to parts and components shortages as well as Europe’s struggles with sourcing energy to power vendor manufacturing site. ”. YoY Volume Lapses Worry Air Cargo Companies.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Blockchain expectations are especially high in the supply chain arena. trillion today, the global supply chain and logistics industry is the backbone of our global economy. ”[1] Beyond the hype, there is real hope that blockchain can tackle chronic challenges found in global supply chains. .”[1]

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BlueYonder

MAY 16, 2018

During the Executive Exchange, JDA and KPMG released an exclusive preview of the findings from the new survey, Digital Supply Chain in Retail & Manufacturing: A State of the Industry Benchmark , conducted by Incisiv. Retailers’ Investment in the Supply Chain. Manufacturers’ Investment in the Supply Chain.

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BlueYonder

MAY 16, 2018

During the Executive Exchange, JDA and KPMG released an exclusive preview of the findings from the new survey, Digital Supply Chain in Retail & Manufacturing: A State of the Industry Benchmark , conducted by Incisiv. Retailers’ Investment in the Supply Chain. Manufacturers’ Investment in the Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Raw material inventory management represents a vital stage in the successful supervision of any manufacturing company’s supply chain. Remember – even a minor mistake could wreak havoc with your supply chains and end up denting your revenues. Source: [link].

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Taulia

MARCH 15, 2023

In 2021, as the world emerged from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a combination of soaring demand after lockdowns eased and ongoing disruption to supply chains caused a sharp uptick in inflation 1. The more complex and wide-ranging the supply chain, the more vulnerable it can be.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Shippers regularly spend up to 10 percent of gross expenses on transportation spend management and related shipping expenses. Internal shipping data is great. However, the supply chain is much more than your in-house resources. . After all, it includes all the information affecting your internal operations and plans.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The Age of Agility: Building Resilience in the Supply Chain. Feature Article by Anthony Beavis, Managing Director APAC at Körber Supply Chain. Border controls, China’s zero-covid policy and global shipping costs and energy prices is putting increasing pressure on supply chains throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Other countries outside of yours will have an advantage in producing certain goods because of lower costs, a highly-tuned supply chain or an abundance of raw materials and labour. This should serve as a general framework to source products from different countries according to their strengths. Manufacturers vs Trading Companies.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. But, before we turn out the lights and lock the door to a fully automated, self-aware, supply chain “Ava Ex Machina” , let’s take a moment and put this idea into some perspective. The Driverless Car Analogy. From CBC News [link].

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QAD

JUNE 11, 2020

Commercial ship repair is also significant. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing in South Africa. While it does have a history of sporadic electrical system outages, being primarily powered by thermal sources, the country is on a path to growth and sustainability in the power sector. of South Africa’s GDP.

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QAD

JUNE 11, 2020

Commercial ship repair is also significant. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing in South Africa. While it does have a history of sporadic electrical system outages, being primarily powered by thermal sources, the country is on a path to growth and sustainability in the power sector. of South Africa’s GDP.

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Other countries outside of yours will have an advantage in producing certain goods because of lower costs, a highly-tuned supply chain or an abundance of raw materials and labour. This should serve as a general framework to source products from different countries according to their strengths. Manufacturers vs Trading Companies.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain. Redesigned, retail supply chains, enabled with analytics and augmented reality, are not only meeting, but raising consumer expectations.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Amongst the issues faced by both businesses and consumers in 2021, supply chain shortages – and the resulting challenges – held strong in the headlines throughout the year. Five Lessons Learned Overcoming 2021’s Supply Chain Challenges. Five Lessons Learned Overcoming 2021’s Supply Chain Challenges.

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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. Supply Chain Dependencies. Supply Chains Will Be Redefined. Drop Shipping Will Face a Decline.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2015

I’m on limited time this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: enVista Launches New Business Entity, Enspire Commerce®. Free shipping remains the most important option during checkout according to 77% of online shoppers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 24, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! Companies rely on supply chain management to reduce costs and increase their production cycle. These developments, combined with the US-China trade war, found the supply chains experiencing unique hurdles.

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Elementum

JUNE 6, 2016

Mexican government sources cite competitive advantages such as a stable currency exchange rate, advantageous regulatory conditions for trading, and highway and rail accessibility with over 150 international harbors. These advantages give the country an edge over, say, China and Brazil. Branching Out.

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American Global Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By taking a proactive approach to supply chain risk management, your business can protect itself from disruptions and maintain its competitive edge. The shipping environment is prone to disruptions. A robust supply chain risk management plan is essential. Continuously monitor and analyze supply chain performance.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Almost everyone knows global supply chains have experienced challenges over the past year. When it comes to global supply chains, there are a lot more than two activities that must take place in harmony if things are going to proceed as planned. He writes, “Supply chain synchronization is key to a digital future.”[1].

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 8, 2017

This past week we held a roundtable focused on “Combating Counterfeiting in the Supply Chain” This post is a continuation of an earlier post I wrote on this subject. An individual can check into the authentication of who shipped a product, and that individual has to be digitally approved.

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