Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I was on the phone with Australia, China, Indonesia – really everywhere – trying to negotiate directly with suppliers. Everything from contrast dye, to tubing, to medical devices with embedded semiconductor chips would suddenly become difficult to source. A customer of the risk solutions begins by listing key suppliers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 249

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 23, 2015

A massive El Niño occurred in 1997-1998, unleashing record rains in California, deadly tornados in Florida, and a brutal drought in Indonesia, thus landing the term firmly on the radar (no pun intended) of millions of people around the globe. El Niño may serve as the ultimate test of supply chain risk management and resiliency.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 100

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Journalist Andrew Freedman explains, “Geopolitical risks in the Red Sea and extreme weather in Central America are converging, jostling global supply chains fed by the Suez and Panama Canals.”[5] ”[5] He adds, “Most major shipping firms are avoiding the Red Sea entirely and re-routing around the Cape of Good Hope.

Risk Management 130

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 4, 2016

That means placing higher value on commodities that don’t need to be packed or shipped – things like ideas and great content, and other assets that can easily be transmitted digitally. The number of heat stress days may rise to as high as 364 in Singapore and Malaysia, with Indonesia looking at 355 days and the Philippines 337.

Supply Chain Planning 100

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Table 1: Supply chain design and strategies during pandemic Prior to the pandemic, supply chain strategies were primarily focused on cost-saving measures, employing lean management principles. Companies emphasized offshore sourcing, single suppliers, and centralized warehousing to optimize their operations.

Purchasing Skills 130

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Resilinc

JANUARY 8, 2024

A nuclear disaster, as depicted in the film, would likely result in a reassessment of nuclear power as an energy source. Companies in quake-prone regions might face rising insurance costs and need to reconsider risk management strategies. This could lead to a shift away from nuclear energy, impacting the supply of electricity.

Los Angeles 89

Los Angeles Supply Chain Strategy Scenario Planning Supply Chain 89