QAD

JUNE 13, 2023

It’s no secret that putting all of your eggs in one basket probably isn’t the best idea, but that’s exactly what manufacturers around the world have been doing for years in offshoring production to China. That includes front-end forecasting and planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and import/export.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Resilinc agrees with economists and analysts who forecast a dampening of the recovery through 2021. To adapt to these disruptions, OEMs and retail chains are seeking to procure holiday goods earlier than usual—which is contributing to the shipping congestion. Here is an overview: H2 2021: Recovery, disrupted. The droughts in the U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Global Supply Chain & Sourcing Director for ECCO Global Shoe Production & Sourcing. I packed my (one) bag to start a considerable journey into becoming a Supply Chain Professional from the manufacturing floor up, with Detmold (Detpak) Packaging. . Family reasons relocated me to Bangkok in 2011. .

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Most impacted are Asian exporters such as China, Vietnam, and Malaysia where rigorous policies to contain any COVID-19 outbreaks are leading to factory and port shutdowns. and the capacity of sparsely vaccinated manufacturing countries to meet it,” reported the Wall Street Journal on August 25. “A Other countries are far behind.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

One equity investment firm indicated that the shortfall in operating income for Express business was over 75 percent lower than forecasted. Revenues for the FedEx Ground unit, this carrier’s engine of E-Commerce last-mile fulfillment, came in at $300 million below forecast. Are holiday forecasts too optimistic?

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In a prior 2023 predictions focused initial blog we highlighted the IMF’s sobering economic forecast which calls for 2.7 In a prior 2023 predictions focused initial blog we highlighted the IMF’s sobering economic forecast which calls for 2.7 The IMF Global Economic Outlook Forecast anticipates 3.2 Global Economic Themes.

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

There are much better planning and forecasting systems now. Manufacturing sites have been rationalized in terms of, “we don’t need five factories in this country, we only need three, then two, then we don’t need them at all, we’ll move them to China”. There’s a huge swathe of companies that have shockingly poor forecasting accuracy.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

To date, most of our content has covered topics related either to logistics or manufacturing outsourcing. Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 31, 2021

Even the rush to invest in new semiconductor manufacturing is exacerbating the shortages. Even the equipment used to make semiconductors requires a lot of semiconductors, accordingly “lead times for new semiconductor manufacturing equipment are out 12 months.”. Then the Delta variant hit, changing demand again.”.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

For procurement, uncertainty meets technology, most notably artificial intelligence, this year. Geopolitical and market events promise to make 2019 a challenging year for supply chain and procurement teams, one full of both increased risks and opportunity. Source: CBOE Volatility Index. Be prepared so you can reap the benefits.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 18, 2019

In mainland China (and even in other countries that celebrate the holiday such as Indonesia, Malaysia, North Korea, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, and Brunei), the Chinese New Year holiday is a very big deal. Consider other manufacturing locations. Some manufacturers will have operations in several different countries.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 29, 2019

Those who source a significant portion of their goods from China. Also, those retailers who have not already diversified their sourcing options, as some of the major players have, will have little time to do that before the new tariffs kick in, putting them at a distinct disadvantage. But which retailers will be impacted most?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Reducing reliance on different modes of transport or a single source location, while diversifying collaborative relationships within the market is key defensive strategy. More and more APAC organisations are starting to invest in improved supply chain forecasting and visibility systems.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. COVID-19 Impact on Procurement. And, according to some analysts, things could get worse—a whole lot worse!

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 2, 2022

The manufacturer has now reduced its expectations for industrywide smartphone shipments to flat or minimal growth. Apple has for the past two years, begin shifting some of its contract manufacturing capacity for certain models of iPhones outside of China to areas such as Vietnam and India. All rights reserved. .

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 29, 2019

Those who source a significant portion of their goods from China. Also, those retailers who have not already diversified their sourcing options, as some of the major players have, will have little time to do that before the new tariffs kick in, putting them at a distinct disadvantage. But which retailers will be impacted most?

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 19, 2016

In the last three years we’ve developed our strategy, centralised procurement, purchasing and manufacturing aligned our portfolios across all categories globally and developed our exclusive brands portfolio. My role includes purchasing, product development, product management, category management, supply chain and manufacturing.

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Gravity Supply Chain

MAY 20, 2022

made great use of this innovation during the Vietnam War to ship supplies to soldiers, who sometimes even used the containers as shelters … This innovation made the modern globalized world possible. manufacturers have increasingly relied on parts produced in low-cost countries, especially China, a practice known as offshoring.

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Taulia

JUNE 11, 2018

have also been falling in general , but other countries like Vietnam have seen benefits from the trade war, with their exports rising by 21% year on year. In uncertain times, suppliers tend to need more liquidity as they struggle to achieve certainty and confidence in their business forecasts. Chinese exports to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 26, 2020

In my case I graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree in 1990 and started my career with IBM Manufacturing in Toronto, doing test engineering. There was no such thing as supply chain in my consciousness early in my career – I was only vaguely aware of functions such as planning, production control, procurement, shipping and receiving.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

And some materials can only be sourced from China. In addition, some companies I’ve spoken with are considering a shift in manufacturing locations to avoid the tariffs. A few have already started importing from Thailand, Vietnam, and India instead of China. This type of move is not an option for everyone. Final Thoughts.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 8, 2023

Chinese New Year shutdowns Every year factories in China (and other countries that celebrate the Lunar New Year, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, North Korea, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, and Brunei) shut down so that their workers can celebrate Chinese New Year. For example, how much extra stock do you order to cover your forecasts?

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Unleashed

MARCH 31, 2021

When we refer to the ‘supply chain’, we’re referring to the network of suppliers, manufacturers, producers, shipping companies and more who, when combined, produce, ship and sell products and services to end-users. The life of coffee begins with growers in the likes of Brazil or Vietnam. But, is there a difference? Perfect order rate.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Crisis Response – At the outset of the crisis, it’s easier to visualise a horizontal and linear supply chain with the 4 flows disrupted and adversely affecting the Core Supply Chain Functions, of Planning, Sourcing, Production, Distribution, last mile Deliveries and returns management or reverse logistics. Diversification.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

In my case I graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree in 1990 and started my career with IBM Manufacturing in Toronto, doing test engineering. There was no such thing as supply chain in my consciousness early in my career – I was only vaguely aware of functions such as planning, production control, procurement, shipping and receiving.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Source Sensibly and Sustainably. Or follow your savvy suppliers and manufacturers as they open production lines in another country. Just like looking for suppliers and manufacturers in China, you may have to apply the same principles and common sense in evaluating business partners. Forecast the Future.

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