The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Ensuring that any approach is fully compliant in order to avoid having to relocate production or supply sources often takes up a lot of internal resources. Joint tariff payment is a better strategy for both partners when compared with looking for a totally new supplier or sourcing from a different country altogether. Conclusion.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 245

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

These changes can be caused by factors such as natural disasters, political unrest, trade disputes, or disruptions in transportation networks. These changes can significantly impact supply chains by affecting sourcing strategies, trade routes, and market access.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 130

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

billion globally, and I forecast it to grow to $9.9 I will soon be publishing the 2021 base-year study with a five-year forecast through 2026. A couple of Swisslog’s recent, publicly-stated client projects include a US facility for The Giant Company (Ahold Delhaize) and a facility in Malaysia for IKEA. **. billion in 2019.

Supply Chain Software 270

Supply Chain Software Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 270

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

New order growth reportedly accelerated at the fastest in nearly three plus year, which is a likely indication that this region has become the new go-to for China Plus product sourcing strategies. reportedly exceeding economists’ forecasts. For the full three months of Q1-2024, this index has averaged 49.7, in March from 49.8

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Global 52

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 30, 2022

Then Jabil handles the sourcing and manufacturing of those products. They are sourcing from over 27,000 suppliers. Those sites are primarily located in China, Hungary, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, and the United States. But this customer just could not get the forecast right. Sometimes, Jabil helps design the products.

Supply and Demand 41

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software 41

Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 13, 2015

With Amazon and others going to same day deliveries, the e-commerce boom is making transportation and delivery infrastructure more difficult to navigate. As Companies Expand Globally, So Will the Level of Operational Complexity. No surprise here – many, many complexities continue to arise.

Negotiating Skills 60

Negotiating Skills Predictive Analytics Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 60

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

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.

Purchasing Skills 130

Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Asia Supply Chain Design Software 130