Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

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. Sector data reportedly indicated that contraction was centered in intermediate and investment goods while consumer goods output levels rose for a second consecutive month.

Optimal Sourcing 59

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

S till, most companies are “not very far” when it comes to implementing analytics and garnering benefits from data, as a recent survey from CSCMP suggests. I n many cases, organizations haven’t succeeded in making the organizational changes required to become data-driven. Source: CSCMP.

Analytics Software 250

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 250

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

While global supply chain wide pressures have eased considerably, the data points to a number of warning signs that would suggest added contraction in the months to come. Factory orders reportedly increased to the greatest extent since January of 2021, while May data reportedly indicated a sharp and accelerated rate of material purchases.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Thailand 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2023

The data further points to added warning signs that strongly suggest added contraction in the quarter to come. Further indicated was that only 10 out of 29 nations for which June data was available experienced a production increase, 7 of which were in Asia. product demand volumes.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Price Reduction 52

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

S till, most companies are “not very far” when it comes to implementing analytics and garnering benefits from data, as a recent survey from CSCMP suggests. I n many cases, organizations haven’t succeeded in making the organizational changes required to become data-driven. Source: CSCMP.

Analytics Software 156

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Sourcing has probably been the biggest thing over the last decade or two, coupled with that reduction in local manufacturing of course. Sourcing is now predominantly overseas: China is one of the big sourcing countries of course, along with India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, Vietnam and Thailand. That’s been a massive trend.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 52

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. 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.

Cost Reduction Strategies 223

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Transportation 223

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 5, 2023

Some good news is that the reported data reinforces that global supply chain wide pressures have eased considerably. As noted in our highlights, of March and Q1 data , such a state can imply a breather, a turning point, or pending shifts. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Strategy 52

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 31, 2024

Salary estimates are based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Germany. Sources: [link] [link] [link] [link] The average Supply Chain Manager salary in Singapore is $111,916. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors.

Supply Chain Design Software 71

Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Supply Chain Design 71

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

However, the data indicates that spending is clearly being influenced by product promotions and discounting. Commenting on the 2023 data and the outlook for the EU manufacturing sector in 2024, Dr. Cyrus de la Rubia, Chief Economist at Hamburg Commercial Bank , indicated in-part: “ The destocking process is showing no signs of letting up.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Procurement Analytics Myanmar 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

Labor Department Producer Price Index ( PPI ) data, which reflects the prices paid to suppliers increased 11.3 As noted in our Supply Chain Matters commentary in June and Q2 data , this same index value at the end of June fell to an 18-month low of 52.2, The latest U.S. for the month of December 2021. percentage points from Q1 to Q2.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 98

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

If you’ve read up on the latest topics in the field of data analysis, then you’ve probably encountered the term Prescriptive Analytics. Typically, organizations use Excel to start getting insights about what to do when, using data from transactional systems. The company was using spreadsheets to source its materials.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 156

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics 156

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] In many ways, the economy is now driven by data. ”[4].

Trends 100

Trends Modeling Software Resource Reduction BRIC 100

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

If you’ve read up on the latest topics in the field of data analysis, then you’ve probably encountered the term Prescriptive Analytics. Prescriptive Analytics is at the cutting edge of data science and companies are increasingly interested in exploring its benefits. The company was using spreadsheets to source its materials.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 120

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 120

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

That stated, February’s activity appears to have regional specific connotations with upturns in production volumes across areas of Asia , specifically the ongoing re-opening of China ’s manufacturing sector, and upturns in India , the Philippines and Thailand manufacturing and supply chain activity levels.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Optimal Sourcing 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

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Commenting on the September data, Bennett Parrish, Global Economist at J.P. In its reporting of the country’s official PMI data, Reuters cited local economists indicating that the country’s manufacturing economy is struggling to regain traction after avoiding contraction in Q2. compared to value of 49.4 reported for August.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Trends 52

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Commenting on the November data, Bennett Parrish, Global Economist at J.P. Source: JP Morgan and S&P Global, December 2023 Key Highlights in Regional PMI Reporting India’s Manufacturing Sector Accelerates Overall manufacturing activity across India accelerated in November after a deceleration in October. in November.

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights select June and Q2-2022 global manufacturing and supply chain indices, with the data indicating increased headwinds and challenges in the months to come. Supply Chain Matters Insights and Perspectives of the June and Q2 2022 Data. Global Wide Production Activity.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Taiwan 52

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. The USISPF through donations from its member companies also sourced 1,00, 000 portable oxygen concentrators for home and hospital use.

India 105

India Supply Chain Saudi Arabia Portugal 105

Vinculum

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The ecommerce revenue growth trends of Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia over the period till 2028 all show a growth of over 60%. Source: Statista Internet penetration in most of the Southeast Asian countries is very high at 65-75%. categories on average, following by Thailand at 8.3

Asia 52

Asia Indonesia Thailand Philippines 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 25, 2020

There’s also the issue of sourcing , as companies consider nearshoring and reshoring and requalify and re-assess their suppliers and sub-suppliers. It’s a matter of time before many China-based supply chains shift into Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, or come home. How Best to Prepare.

Supply Chain Software 54

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 54

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. The top three regions exhibiting PMI growth were noted as India, Australia and Thailand. Supply Chain Matters Insights and Perspectives on the August Data.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement South Korea Manufacturing Global 59

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The report’s authors indicated that data broken down by production sector reflected that deteriorating conditions were confined to intermediate and investment goods industries. Commenting on the October data, Bennett Parrish, Global Economist at J.P. This index has now remained below the 50.0 it’s lowest level for three months.

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Over my career I have established supply chains for global leaders like EMC, Cisco, HP and others in China, Europe, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Mexico and across North America. We actively promote e-waste programs and source from environmentally contious suppliers. The movement of goods and software is truly a chain.

Purchasing Skills 42

Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Waste Reduction 42

Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 26, 2012

Little did we know that 2011 would bring earthquakes in New Zealand, a tsunami in Japan and record floods in Thailand which, looking back made 2010 look like a cake walk. Entering the “era of big data”. the focus will migrate to leveraging data as a competitive advantage. Supply Chain “clock speed”. Social supply chains.

Predictive Analytics Software 124

Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 124

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

Customer service, parts shortages, unprecedented inventory growth, and warrant management can actually take up internal sources and affect profit margins. Vietnam’s risk assessment of their weaknesses is the shortcomings in the business climate led by concerns surrounding data transparency. Source: Vietnam Briefing.

Vietnam 35

Vietnam Supply Chain Risk Management China Risk Management 35

Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

A strategic consideration for many firms is that sourcing from China also offers them access to the ever-growing and ever-spending domestic Chinese consumer market. Access to China’s Mass Consumer Market. Wealth of Professional Talent. Diversification.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement China Manufacturing Australia 59

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

IT Competency: Critical for leveraging technology like smart sensors, AI, and data analytics to enhance visibility and control costs. Embracing automation would generate valuable data for analysis, enabling optimization of operations.

Purchasing Skills 130

Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Asia Supply Chain Design Software 130

DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 15, 2022

Based on Dassault Systèmes’ data from 270,000 customers across 11 industries in 140 countries, plus the research conducted from several leading consulting groups, there are 4 key trends that we can expect to see in a post-pandemic “next normal” world. Understanding Of Required Data & Supporting Systems. Supply Chain Instability.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 156

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.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions 105

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2021

Pure Storage, a public company headquartered in Mountain View California in the US, manufactures flash-based storage for data centers. Pure Storage operates the hardware with proprietary deduplication and compression software to improve the amount of data that can be stored on each drive.

Supply Chain Design Software 193

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Czech Republic 193

QAD

OCTOBER 11, 2022

From integrated multi-currency, multi-GAAP and multi-entity financials to best practice purchasing, from shared services to real-time data and flexible data analytics, Effective Enterprise Management ensures that manufacturers operate from a trusted set of essential enterprise processes that meet today’s and tomorrow’s needs.

Manufacturing Procurement 96

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

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Overcoming the impact of disruption in the supply chain and logistics industry can only be achieved via a data-driven approach. The data visibility allows users to identify pain points and therefore solutions. This empowers logistics teams to make data-driven decisions quickly – and this is where BluJay comes in.

Sourcing Strategies 246

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 246

QAD

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Though, as the country has relied less on nuclear energy and imported fuels, thermal power has become the country’s largest energy source. Japan is also enabling alternative power sources that should help the manufacturing sector. China, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. Industry makes up 30.1% of Japan’s GDP. of Japan’s GDP.

Japan 17

Japan Manufacturing Procurement South Korea Saudi Arabia 17

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

However, the published index indicated expansion level was rather mild, and was missing PMI data from South Korea which experienced a slight PMI contraction. Commenting on the February data and specifically signs of global momentum, Bennett Parrish, Global Economist at J.P. Contrasting Reporting for U.S. in February compared to 50.3

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Global United Kingdom Purchasing Skills 59

Kinaxis

AUGUST 29, 2014

With China already a source for semiconductor raw materials and the China/India end consumer market growing, there will be pressure to supply chips and hard drives to local China/India OEM’s first. P.S. The Supply Chain Insights’ research report covers additional areas than what I’ve summarized here, and supplies comparative financial data.

Metrics 171

Metrics Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Thailand 171