Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog shares a mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 predictions for industry supply chains published at the beginning of 2022. We especially take note of where there have been significant developments and noteworthy shifts in areas of predictions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Rubber is used for tires, gloves, gaskets, clothing, adhesives, numerous industrial applications, hoses, water based applications (eg. Over 90% of natural rubber comes from Asia, with Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia making up 70% of the world’s supply of natural rubber. diving equipment, flotation devices), and much more.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

Thailand a Regional Standout A further regional standout, manufacturers across Thailand have reportedly experienced the fastest rates of demand for products on record, with production levels easing somewhat in May. The S&P Global Thailand Manufacturing PMI® declined from this survey’s record 60.4 value in April to 58.2

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

That is a positive sign Of continued interest was that India and Thailand indexes (included in our highlights below) reflected the quickest rates of expansion. Thailand The S&P Global Thailand Manufacturing PMI® remained at high levels during Q1-2023 growing at a steady pace since November 2022.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 19, 2020

Anybody who knows me well is aware that in addition to working with my wonderful colleagues at the Logistics Bureau, I run several spin-off businesses. Worldwide, One-Man Logistics Seminars. Supply chain and logistics outsourcing. Procurement and purchasing. Career development in supply chain and logistics.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Declines in the manufacturing sector were noted for Myanmar , Thailand , and Malaysia. These nations reportedly account for 98 percent of ASEAN manufacturing value added. by the end of the year.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

We additionally noted trending indicating that many businesses were factoring uncertain product demand and supply network risks, and that was going to make industry supply chain strategies far more challenging in the weeks ahead. Industrial profits reportedly fell 2.1 The average value of this index for all three months of Q3 was 50.4,

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

This posting serves as a side panel to the start of our multi-part unveiling of our individual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains. . For the developing regions sector, India remains a standout, followed by Thailand , Mexico and Indonesia. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels. has fallen 5.6

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

We additionally noted that many businesses were factoring uncertain product demand and supply network risks, and that was going to make industry supply chain strategies far more challenging in the weeks ahead. The top three regions exhibiting PMI growth were noted as India, Australia and Thailand. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Seemingly, most supply chain leaders that are reading the press, or going to industry conferences, would believe that all four statements are true. The problem is that when I examine balance sheets over the last decade, as shown in figure 1, I find that only high-tech and electronics industries have reduced inventories year-over-year.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

That stated, February’s activity appears to have regional specific connotations with upturns in production volumes across areas of Asia , specifically the ongoing re-opening of China ’s manufacturing sector, and upturns in India , the Philippines and Thailand manufacturing and supply chain activity levels. increasing 3.2

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. Select one strategic logistics partner and build a long-term, close relationship. Place your main inventory holdings close to your logistic partner’s central hub.

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Supply chain and logistics consultant, educator, and podcast host Rob O’Byrne has over 40 years of supply chain experience. He has been helping companies design more profitable supply chains for over 25 years, most of them as founder and CEO of Logistics Bureau. It’s embarrassing to say, but I’ve been in logistics since 1975.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

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 Upon reviewing a grouping of developed regions, namely the United States, Eurozone, Japan and Taiwan, production and supply chain activity levels declined 2.9

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Figure 1: Identifying gaps in supply chain competency Overall Findings from three segments of industry were identified namely logistics, manufacturing and trading. The logistics industry is known for its cost sensitivity and customer-oriented approach.

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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. Whilst I am Australian born, I was fortunate to have had an educational background spanning 3 continents, Australia, Thailand/Singapore and Denmark. Family reasons relocated me to Bangkok in 2011. .

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

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ThroughPut

MAY 31, 2022

They have now highlighted the long-overlooked need for resilience – the need to remain agile and respond rapidly to demand, production, and logistics shifts. Diversification can be achieved by working either with additional suppliers, or with existing sole suppliers that can procure from multiple locations.

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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.

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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,

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Bristlecone

MARCH 31, 2020

During the financial crisis, supply chains that drive the modern economy were strong, but industries lacked demand. Learn More: SAP S/4HANA in the Manufacturing Industry. Tap into logistics capacity planning to ensure timely product delivery . And we now live in a world where “social distancing” is the new norm.

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Vinculum

JULY 16, 2021

And, Lazada is your best bet if you have been eyeing to expand your eCommerce business boundaries in Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines. Lazada has its presence in major ASEAN countries such as Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. How to Get Started with Lazada.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 26, 2021

Contract manufacturers for Apple, including Foxconn, are relocating some production to India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand. Sony: Japan’s best-known tech company relocated its smartphone manufacturing from China to Thailand, citing rising costs in China as a primary reason for the decision. Germany’s Pullback From China.

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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. Logistics infrastructure needed. Now, Linton believes those supply chains must change.

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