Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. Well, how often do you hear industry analysts say they underestimated a market’s growth rate? Vanderlande is a member of Toyota Industries Corporation within the Toyota Advanced Logistics Group. billion in 2019.

Supply Chain Software 270

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

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2024

The Caixen China Manufacturing PMI , reflective of private and mid-market industries reported an April PMI reading of 51.4, Other Asian Nations The S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. an increase of 0.3

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Strategy 52

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Reportedly, the vast majority of detained goods were produced in either Malaysia, Vietnam or Thailand. © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. The authors observe they are not a substitute for supply chain due diligence actions. All rights reserved.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 52

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. Delta outbreaks in Malaysia are exacerbating semiconductor shortages. Malaysia had reached a vaccination rate of almost 50% by September 1.

Supply Chain Strategy 69

Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Planning Malaysia Vietnam 69

Resilinc

JUNE 6, 2023

This framework aims to prevent detrimental supply chain shortages (such as the chip shortage the automotive industry faced during the pandemic) and improve response time when supply chain disruptions occur across the partnered countries. On May 27, trade ministers met to discuss one of the pillars: supply chain resilience.

Negotiate Pricing 62

Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Brunei Price Reduction 62

Vinculum

JULY 25, 2022

These days e-commerce industry in Malaysia is flourishing significantly, and it has increased by 30% over the year with a track of RM254.6 Nowadays, Malaysia is booming its economy with online sales without any second thought. Shopify acts as the best e-commerce platform for dropshipping in Malaysia.

Malaysia 52

Malaysia Modeling Software Demand Planning Software Inventory Management Software 52

Vinculum

AUGUST 1, 2022

The booming economy in Malaysia has touched many hearts as it comes out with the best marketing strategies to fetch the massive crowd from Southeast Asia (SEA). Malaysia is at its peak in terms of growth and increases in population to look into the purchasing of the customer significantly. PrestoMall.

Malaysia 52

Malaysia Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics 52

Vinculum

AUGUST 31, 2020

The high internet penetration and easy access are making online businesses in Malaysia quite beneficial. But before you start online selling in Malaysia, there are certain things to keep in mind like what to sell? In this article, we will see ways to start a business online in Malaysia. Where to sell? And How to sell?

Malaysia 59

Malaysia How To Optimization Software Modeling Software 59

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The headline PMI of this grouping for December fell from the neutral mark of 50 in November to the contractionary levels of 49.7 by the end of the year. All rights reserved.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Procurement Analytics Myanmar 52

Vinculum

JUNE 10, 2022

Malaysia followed a similar path, reporting a 37 percent increase in e-commerce sales by 2020. In the first nine months of 2021, the Department of Statistics Malaysia reported a 23.1 Major e-commerce platforms in Malaysia have decreased delivery times to under a week everywhere, adding to the convenience aspect. Wrapping Up.

Malaysia 52

Malaysia Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends Predictive Analytics Software 52

DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 20, 2018

The fall in oil prices transformed the global oil & gas industry. The industry is now recovering as prices have started to rise again, but the downturn has been a catalyst for continued evolution. Let’s take a look at what’s going on in the industry in this era of transformation. RENEWABLES & LOW CARBON ENERGY.

Trends 176

Trends Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 176

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2023

Background Within our research arm’s January 2023 published advisory, 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains , we included a prediction that manufacturers would seek more direct control and added resiliency of their component or outsourced production supply networks in 2023. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 52

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

Business sentiment has reportedly remained close to a nine-month high with noted added optimism in the intermediate and investment goods industry sectors. The March report was headlined with Mexico’s manufacturing industry broadly stable in March with stronger expansions in new orders and production levels. order demand. order demand.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Global 52

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

These latter two dimensions are a reflection of overall multi-industry supply network activity levels and momentum. We view such an indicator as clear evidence that sourcing for lowest cost manufacturing is again apparent among multi-industry supply networks. The February 2024 reading of 50.3 compared to a January reading of 50.0,

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Global United Kingdom Purchasing Skills 59

EcoVadis

DECEMBER 11, 2017

EcoVadis was recently chosen as an independent third-party solution provider for the new “ Responsible Beauty Initiative ,” which is a procurement initiative created by four European leaders in the cosmetics industry (Clarins, Coty, Groupe Rocher and L’Oréal) as well as all of their suppliers. Powered by EcoVadis.

Supply Chain Design Software 53

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Industrial 53

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

We are pleased to bring back in 2021 our fire-side chat column with key people in the supply chain industry. My projects in Malaysia, Philippines, China, Indonesia and eventually Vietnam, ranged from customer service and order fulfillment, shop-floor planning, inventory management, import/export and procurement.

Sourcing Strategies 162

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Negotiating Skills 162

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

The alternative supply chain or “ Altasian” is defined as countries consisting of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, the Philippines , Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangladesh. This appears to be evolving with more evidence points appearing across business, industry and supply chain media.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement China Sourcing 52

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. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. For those businesses located in the U.S., All rights reserved.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 52

ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Reminder, that’s the Electronics Industry Citizenship Coalition.) What I love about being so engaged with this group is that the work leads to valuable, measurable and visible results. ModusLink currently has 3 facilities that have earned recognition: Raleigh, NC, and Miami, FL in the US, and Penang, Malaysia.

Malaysia 90

Malaysia Hungary Raleigh Philippines 90

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2023

Report authors noted that sector data of new orders indicated that contraction occurred across consumer, intermediate and investment goods industries. Further indicated were signs of weakness occurring in China , Japan , Malaysia, South Korea , Taiwan and Vietnam. Source: S&P Global and Other Sources. All rights reserved.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Taiwan Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Two commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of 2022. Geo-Political and Hybrid Government Policy Dimensions. Geo-Political and Hybrid Government Policy Dimensions.

Sourcing Strategies 59

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Predictive Analytics Software 59

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The report’s authors indicated that the downturn in global production was primarily centered on the intermediate goods sector which remains not a positive sign for future multi-industry supply network momentum in the weeks to come. The headline PMI of this grouping for November rose to a reported three month high value of 50.0,

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

LSCMS

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

JW Marriott Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Delegates will gain value by applying the concept and knowledge into their day-to-day life while utilising practical exercises such as simulated negotiations, group discussions, exercises and feedback sharing. Negotiate 2012. For further details and brochures, please contact: Ms.

Negotiating Skills 100

Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Malaysia Exercises 100

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar , the Philippines , Singapore , Thailand , and Vietnam. This will definitely require increased monitoring and analysis among multiple industry supply chain planning and customer fulfillment teams. in January from 49.7 reported for December.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement South Korea Manufacturing Global 52

DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 9, 2015

At the Singapore stop of the Quintiq World Tour this year, our panel of industry influencers delved into these topics and more. Captain Vivek Sood (Managing Director, Global Supply Chain Group): 10 years ago, I would’ve said, “Wait till your plans are so rigid, that people start to work around the plans.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Singapore Supply Chain Planning Predictive Analytics Software 120

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The report’s authors indicated that data broken down by production sector reflected that deteriorating conditions were confined to intermediate and investment goods industries. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam. percent in 2024.

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

Enterra Insights

APRIL 26, 2023

Picturing what happened at that history-changing event, Mann writes, “In the great tropical harbor of Manila Bay, two groups of men warily approach each other, their hands poised above their weapons. Cold-eyed, globe-trotting traders, they are from opposite ends of the earth: Spain and China.

China 130

China Expense Reduction Material Savings Price Reduction 130

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 20, 2019

To find out the truth, a group of reporters from the Guardian (a leading newspaper in the UK) tracked down the supply chain operations of US plastic waste and presented a chilling report in [link]. . We do know that we should put recyclable items in the recycle bin so that these items can be recycled into new materials. Source: The Guardian.

Waste Reduction 60

Waste Reduction San Francisco Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 60

LevaData

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

LevaData recently sat down (in a virtual, COVID-19-friendly manner) with a group of Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) from some of the worlds most renowned high-tech electronics and manufacturing companies. For those organizations who had already reduced their dependency on China, many had moved production to Malaysia.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization Optimal Sourcing 52

LevaData

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

LevaData recently sat down (in a virtual, COVID-19-friendly manner) with a group of CSCOs from some of the worlds most renowned high-tech electronics and manufacturing companies. For those organizations who had already reduced their dependency on China, many had moved production to Malaysia.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Trust has been established and leadership groups have been forced to participate in this amazing “proof of concept” – the door has been prised open and I don’t think it will shut again! Given current social distancing measures, it is more likely to see the larger meeting rooms be utilised more intensely but by smaller groups of people.

Resource Reduction 113

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Real Estate Agile and Lean Supply Chain 113

Arena Solutions

APRIL 21, 2022

Water pollution shrank or completely stopped on the beaches of Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Maldives. Electric vehicles (EVs) have the potential to substantially reduce carbon emissions and pave the way for considerable climate progress and reshape the transportation industry. Innovation in the e-transportation industry.

Expense Reduction 76

Expense Reduction Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Norway 76

MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 19, 2015

China’s logistics industry is gaining in importance and developing rapidly to support the nation’s manufacturing sector. Currently, there is very limited knowledge about the Chinese 3PL industry, and the study provides unique insights for foreign companies planning to expand their logistics operations in the country.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Third Party Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Bristlecone

MARCH 5, 2018

Bristlecone, part of the $19B Mahindra Group, has built accelerated industry solutions and integrations for the past 20 years, helping organizations maximize ROI from their existing enterprise technology landscape leveraging best of the breed solutions in the cloud. ” When we discuss Industry 4.0, About Bristlecone.

SAP 40

SAP San Jose Data Analytics Software 40

Enterra Insights

MAY 16, 2022

Andrew Kinder ( @Kinder_ai ), a Senior Vice President of industry and solution strategy with Infor, insists, “COVID-19 has taught manufacturers a bitter lesson. ”[2]. Transformation Requires a Paradigm Shift. The global supply chain doesn’t adjust well to unexpected or unusual incidents — so-called black swan events. .”

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Alloy Supply Chain Software 130

Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2018

Supply chain industry executives are split sharply about how Mexico will fare if it is able to agree with the United States and Canada on terms to update the North American Free Trade Agreement. . Malaysia remained the leader for smaller emerging markets. GDP growth. Qatar jumps two spots to No. 2 for business conditions. 31 from No.

Saudi Arabia 64

Saudi Arabia Sri Lanka Qatar UAE 64

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 14, 2016

Gartner’s first Women in Supply Chain Survey, conducted with AWESOME, an executive women’s leadership group, compares the representation of women in supply chain leadership roles. Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. Key Findings. ■ Lao People's Democratic Republic. Luxembourg.

Guinea-Bissau 60

Guinea-Bissau Survey Virgin Islands Papua New Guinea 60