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What is Genuinely New in Supply Chain Management?

Logistics Viewpoints

Surprisingly, most of the goods seized did not originate in China but rather in Malaysia and Vietnam. In the case of Vietnam, it was more likely that Vietnamese companies were making apparel with cotton grown or processed into fabric in Xinjiang. Historically, an OOM has access to all the company’s inventory.

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As Inventories and Capacity Expansion Grew Too Quickly in 2022, Customers are Forcing Suppliers to Bear the Brunt of Optimistic Forecasts

NC State SCRC

Moreover, Amazon refused even to discuss the situation in good faith with Gilimex, locking Gilimex’s CEO and management team out of Amazon’s headquarters in North Reading, Massachusetts after the Gilimex team had traveled thousands of miles from Vietnam for a meeting.”

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Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Changing Landscape of Supply Chain Executives Traditionally, supply chain executives excelled in managing functions like transportation, warehousing, inventory, and production planning but supply chain process extends beyond the firm, involving global relationships with suppliers and customers.

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Supply Chain Management in Apparel Industry

SCMDOJO

Countries, especially in South Asia, like China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc., Demand forecasting is an essential feature of this type of supply chain network and you will require dedicated professionals who are experts at analyzing key metrics to forecast the demand. Get Demand Forecasting The Ultimate Guide.

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The Top 15 Omnichannel Retail Trends to Watch in 2022

ToolsGroup

Using shop-by-store features to check inventory availability before going to make purchases in-store. In creating a seamless omnichannel experience, it is imperative to ensure your products are available when and where the customer expects them, with inventory optimized to the ideal location. . Inventory Visibility.

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Mid-Year Assessment of 2022 Supply Chain Predictions- Part One

Supply Chain Matters

Risks surround rising inflation, the duration of ongoing supply disruptions and the eventual path of the pandemic ” The October report had forecasted global economic growth of 4.9 Since that time, the IMF along with the World Bank have been issuing revised downward forecasts. percent in 2021. inflation rate to be 9.2 Summary Thoughts.

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Don’t Procrastinate This Holiday Season

BlueYonder

And did we mention that many retailers are scrambling since factories in Vietnam are shut down or operating at very limited capacity due to COVID outbreaks. Let’s start with inventory issues. Many retailers who rely on merchandise produced in Vietnam are re-evaluating what they can get to showrooms in time for fall and winter.