Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 10, 2024
For example, a robust supply chain may have backup power generators, firewalls, security systems, and emergency plans to prevent or mitigate the effects of disruptions. For example, an agile supply chain may have real-time data, advanced analytics, decision support tools, and cross-functional teams to monitor, diagnose, and solve problems.
ToolsGroup
MARCH 17, 2020
Examples of this include expediting with LTL and air freight and costly in-network transfers from warehouse to warehouse–all of which erode profit margins. Being able to understand if supply expected from Europe needs to be re-routed and sourced from Asia or South America is important when entire channels become unavailable.
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Resilinc
MAY 3, 2022
While the DOD doesn’t specifically mention America’s hemispheric neighbors, some policymakers agree with Resilinc CEO, Bindiya Vakil, and her co-authors Tom Linton and Dale Rogers who advocate for the U.S. A vivid example: drones. Most importantly, they make such supply-chain operations more costly.
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 31, 2014
Let me give you an example. When the added costs of transportation and inventory working capital impacts are added, there is a solid logic to bringing manufacturing back to North America. Mexico has become more attractive, and many companies are looking at alternative sourcing in Latin and South America.
EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work
DECEMBER 13, 2018
But the fact that the area cultivated for soy production in Brazil grew 25 times between 1961 and 2016, for example, is having a big impact. As such, the Chinese soy industry, under the Sustainable Soy Trade Platform , is developing China Responsible Soy Sourcing Guidelines. Deregulation poses its own threats over the short term.
Material Handling & Logistics
JANUARY 15, 2019
In the past year alone wildfires have ravaged California, multiple hurricanes have hit South America, and Indonesia has been rocked by a deadly earthquake and tsunami that caused thousands of fatalities. For example, the catastrophic Tohoku earthquake and tsunami a few years ago resulted in a massive US$210 billion in costs for Japan.
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 2, 2023
In contrast, performance levels related to North America , Europe and South America were noted as remaining weak, on average, compared to Asia. Report authors however, qualified that the domestic market demand was the prime source of activity growth. for February compared to January’s value of 47.4.
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