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Industry Insight: E-commerce in Vietnam

Vinculum

Vietnam, a nation ravaged by wars and epidemics through its recent history, has shown tremendous grit while establishing itself as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. But the genuine signs of moving forward were evident after Vietnam and the USA signed a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) in 2000. Improvement in Economy.

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Redesign to Improve Value: A Case Study of a Supply Chain Leader

Supply Chain Shaman

For example, we produce in Vietnam and China. Vietnam is a low-cost market to produce products. Our factory is efficient; yet, it costs us more to manufacture the product in Vietnam because of a lack of local raw materials – compared to manufacturing it in the US, shipping it, and paying duties on a landed basis.

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Mid-Year Assessment of 2022 Supply Chain Sourcing Predictions- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

The most visible was that of Apple , which influenced its network of suppliers and contract manufacturers to shift sourcing to regions such as India and Vietnam. Investment firm Pimco indicated that countries such as India, Vietnam and Malaysia would benefit from China Plus sourcing actions. Mid-Year Assessment. Additional Thoughts.

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FedEx’s Sudden Financial Miss- What Are the Implications?

Supply Chain Matters

With manufacturers now electing to source more production in regions such as India and Vietnam , or in nearshored areas of Mexico or Northern Europe , the notions of changing global supply networks have implications going forward, not only for FedEx, but other global based carriers. Are holiday forecasts too optimistic?

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Supply Chain Matters Most Read Blogs in 2021- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

We further cited CMS provider Pegatron ’s announced manufacturing investment in India, and expansion in Vietnam. Noted was that the digital transformation of Lean practices requires new definition and direction for just-in-time inventory management flows.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 20-24, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Robinson Expands Asian Operations to Vietnam. Finally, JDA developed a Supply Chain For Dummies® e-book that “provides basic supply chain definitions and offers an overview of the manufacturing, distribution and retailing functions. Swisslog acquires warehouse automation provider FORTE Industries in the United States.

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The difference between supply chain and logistics explained

Unleashed

The life of coffee begins with growers in the likes of Brazil or Vietnam. Of course it does depend on the company and costs are definitely always a factor, but many supply chain related cash flow problems can be solved – or at least helped – by upgrading your existing infrastructure rather than outsourcing.