EcoVadis
MARCH 13, 2018
Though we don’t typically consider the production background of the electronics we buy, it might come as a shock to know many of these devices are created in environments where exploitive labor practices are unfortunately commonplace across the supply chain. Why is it that electronics companies struggle when it comes to human rights?
Supply Chain Matters
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Background Supply chain ethical and social responsibility, that which umbrellas ESG conformance, have increasingly become a concern for businesses, large and small, along with their procurement organizations. Reportedly, the vast majority of detained goods were produced in either Malaysia, Vietnam or Thailand.
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Supply Chain Matters
JULY 19, 2023
The lack of momentum in China based manufacturing has had a discernable contractionary impact on other regions, especially Taiwan and Malaysia. The latter Taiwan PMI index has been in negative territory for over a year and overall business confidence levels across Malaysia ’s manufacturing sector sunk to levels not recorded since July 2021.
Supply Chain Matters
JULY 18, 2023
Investment firm Pimco indicated that countries such as India, Vietnam and Malaysia would benefit from China de-risking sourcing actions. This week features added evidence specifically in the high tech and consumer electronics supply networks segment. For those businesses located in the U.S.,
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JULY 16, 2023
The scarcity of skilled professionals in areas such as logistics, procurement, and data analytics can hinder the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains. With a surge in remote working and online education, the demand for electronic devices skyrocketed. Another notable example is the technology sector.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Over 90% of natural rubber comes from Asia, with Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia making up 70% of the world’s supply of natural rubber. Any consumers of natural rubber specifically, will need to rethink their procurement and supply line strategies in light of these market realities. Copyright © Mortson Enterprises Inc.
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 5, 2024
We would further add from our reading of business, economic and investment industry media reports point to China’s manufacturing sector being encouraged to export more aggressively to markets such as Europe and Russia on the basis of lower cost of goods, particularly in the automotive and high tech and consumer electronic sectors.
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