Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Sustained Contraction in Japan The au Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing PMI ® report for November was headlined with a sustained contraction in Japan’s manufacturing sector. The latest report pointed to “ A sustained rise in new orders helped to lift factory production for the third time in the past four months.” declined 0.4

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Over 90% of natural rubber comes from Asia, with Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia making up 70% of the world’s supply of natural rubber. While this is a more sustainable solution it is not a short term solution. These countries experienced a drop in rubber production in 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Caixen China General Manufacturing PMI® , a reflection of either private or SMB businesses was headlined with a sustained improvement in manufacturing conditions. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The reported December value of 50.8

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Requis

MARCH 23, 2021

On episode 25 of Supply Chain Next, Richard Donaldson talks with Roberto Reichard about embodied carbon, climate change and taking control of our supply chains to move toward sustainability. The biggest one was liquified natural gas (LNG) development in Indonesia on the island of Papua. Supply Chain Next · 025 – Roberto Reichard.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The few pockets of production expansion were noted to be within Asia , including India, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. The data would indicate that some consumer related demand has returned, but that intermediate and investment goods sectors, the indicators for longer-term sustained momentum remains subdued.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 8, 2013

I think most of us can afford to pay $1 more for that “Mickey Mouse” or “Just Do It” t-shirt…… Corporate Social Responsibility Labor and Human Rights in the Supply Chain Procurement Sustainability Supply Chain Management Sustainability'

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 4, 2015

It’s time to bet big on sustainability. Forest fires have been plaguing Indonesia since July, producing more emissions than the entire U.S. Regulations are helpful, but they will only do so much — if we don’t get companies on the frontlines engaged and on board with sustainable practices, we’ll never make real progress.

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ivalua

JULY 4, 2021

System will improve the experience for employees and suppliers while supporting sustainable growth in shareholder value. 11,000 employees across the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua, Indonesia, Europe, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Export markets. About Ivalua. Learn more at www.ivalua.com.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Report commentary noted a sustained increase in in new orders intakes with rates of expansion remaining historically high. Similarly, the S&P Global Indonesia Manufacturing PMI® for September was headlined with solid improvement in business conditions across the country’s manufacturing sector.

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RFgen

JULY 17, 2016

By providing consumers data captured through procurement, production and warehousing, businesses can show how they play by the rules and differentiate themselves from competition that doesn’t. It involves a lot of space and countries like Indonesia clear away huge tracts of land to grow the product.

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RFgen

JULY 17, 2016

By providing consumers data captured through procurement, production and warehousing, businesses can show how they play by the rules and differentiate themselves from competition that doesn’t. It involves a lot of space and countries like Indonesia clear away huge tracts of land to grow the product.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

Further indicated was that a reduction in new orders coupled with a sustained rise in employment levels led to success in clearing order backlogs. Whereas, among a grouping of developing regions consisting of China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Vietnam and Thailand , production and supply chain activity levels declined 2.4

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

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. How do we collectively build a sustainable legacy for our future generations that can prosper and grow more than our generation has?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

For the first time in many months, report authors identified export order demands originating countries as being Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Indonesia and the United States. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam.

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SCM Research

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Practice Corporate Social Responsibility Procurement Report Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Sustainability' A recent Greenpeace report reveals how palm oil supply chains are pushing Sumatran tigers and orang-utans closer to extinction (pdf).

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Supply Chains Rock

JULY 2, 2012

In 2011, approximately 90 percent of IBMs global spend in Production and Logistics Procurement (in support of our hardware and logistics business operations) occurred with 50 firms. And we launched assessments for the first time in Turkey, Russia, Nigeria, Kenya and Indonesia. Public Policy & Sustainability Blog. Of that, $2.5

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Resilinc

JULY 20, 2021

In the decades since, Linton and his teams at IBM, LG, Flex and other companies have driven billions in annual procurement to China and other Asian countries, helping to create the Asia-centric manufacturing supply chains of today. Now, Linton believes those supply chains must change. To support “Buy American,” buy Pan American.

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 7, 2018

tin from Indonesia). A July 2018 report, Material Change – Understanding Supply Chain Risks produced by The Dragonfly Initiative (TDI), Drive Sustainability and RMI sheds light on specific risks, such as artisanal small-scale mining, slavery conditions, corruption and environmental impacts.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

That followed the December headline of sustained improvement in manufacturing conditions. Output, new orders and exports reportedly all returned to expansion levels along with sustained rises in purchasing activity and employment levels. The reported January value of 50.8 was unchanged from that of December. increased 1.3

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NC State SCRC

JULY 28, 2019

Organizations continue to scour global markets for even lower labor rates, moving from Western China to the Pearl River, and now to Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, and North Africa. But there is another reason why global sourcing must be approached with caution, and a full understanding of the impact of this strategy: sustainability.

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QAD

MAY 18, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act aims to ensure critical minerals are sourced ethically and sustainably, as well as in a manner that helps stimulate US manufacturing growth. The approach calls for a deeper look at procurement chains, critical mineral qualification and the calculation of mineral content.

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