The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Changing Landscape of Supply Chain Executives Traditionally, supply chain executives excelled in managing functions like transportation, warehousing, inventory, and production planning but supply chain process extends beyond the firm, involving global relationships with suppliers and customers.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 30, 2022

Months of uncertainty about solar panel logistics in the US came to an end recently as the US government declared a 24-month tariff exemption for solar panels imported from Southeast Asian countries. In this article, we’ll examine what happened, what it means for importers, and how a third-party logistics (3PL) company can help.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Menlo Logistics Keen to Build on 2014 Growth in South Asia. DHL Supply Chain commits EUR 218m to develop logistics infrastructure in China. Here are some details from the press release: Airclic’s cloud-based mobile solutions help streamline and automate complex ‘last mile’ logistics processes. WSJ – sub.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

We are pleased to continue our 2021 series our fire-side chat column with key people in the supply chain industry. But I did not see myself growing up in this industry – did not seem to be a glamorous and exciting and one that was dominated by males. BluJay is results-oriented and this starts with customers’ results.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2014

Companies with logistics needs are increasingly using 3rd party logistics providers (3PLs). Joe Lynch is the General Manager of Rock Solid Business Solutions, which specializes in over the road transportation in North America. Joe has successfully launched cars in China and Thailand. Logistics Management Speaking'

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2018

Executives in a new survey, 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, are divided about whether a new pact would help Mexico (24.3%); hurt Mexico (21.8%); or leave trade unchanged (25.7%). 8 in the infrastructure/transport category and maintains its grip on No. In the 50 country rankings, Brazil slips two spots to No.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

along with Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. Business sentiment has reportedly remained close to a nine-month high with noted added optimism in the intermediate and investment goods industry sectors. demand coupled with increased industry competition has dampened business optimism among the country’s manufacturer’s. order demand.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 17, 2020

But, before I share what the outlook for 2021 looks like, I want to say thank you to the ocean and air carriers, port and airport operators, truck drivers, customs agents, and the many other logistics professionals who work hard to bring a little normal to our doorsteps and grocery store shelves.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 5, 2023

Of continued interest was that India and Thailand indexes (included in our highlights below) as leading in PMI growth during April. Developing Regions Thailand The S&P Global Thailand Manufacturing PMI® recorded a record high in April that was headlined with a new orders rebound and output surges.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 20, 2018

To help you with your research, we decided to put together this brief summary of the logistics landscape in Vietnam. To help you with your research, we decided to put together this brief summary of the logistics landscape in Vietnam. A Land of Logistics Opportunity. Key Logistics Challenges in Vietnam.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Switzerland. Syrian Arab Republic. Taiwan, Province of China. Tajikistan.

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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. percentage points from the previous month, indicating that the market demand of the manufacturing industry had increased. rising one percentage point from the 47.8 value reported for December 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Paid subscription or metered view ) This report profiled five different manufacturers ( Apple, Crocs, Lovesac, Pou Chen, Universal Electronics ) representing various industries, each pursuing forms of China sourcing de-risking alternatives. The PC maker reportedly is planning to shift some laptop production to Vietnaes m next year as well.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Many people get really confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Cost as a percentage of sales (Logistics or Supply Chain). Transportation. Total logistics cost. Supply Chain KPIs are Essential – The Right Ones! Which ones to use?… … How many to use?

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2023

Positive client interest continued to support the manufacturing industry, driving growth of output, employment, quantities of purchases and input stocks.” Thailand a Regional Standout A further regional standout, manufacturers across Thailand reportedly experienced “ solid manufacturing sector expansion ” in June.

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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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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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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Flowers are gathered from far and wide, from farms in countries such as Kenya, India, Thailand, Ecuador, and Colombia. Individual addresses just add to the complexity of this huge logistical puzzle – after all, receiving your flowers on February 15th isn’t quite the same! Transport & Logistics' Source: [link].

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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

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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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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Resilinc

JULY 20, 2021

To create more secure, resilient, and cost-efficient supply chains for the future, firms and government agencies should invest to expand manufacturing and logistics infrastructure in Latin America. “We Shifts in consumer buying habits are changing distribution and logistics make the business case for shorter supply chains even stronger.

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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 Brain

APRIL 30, 2018

Those were among the phrases that officials voiced at a recent seminar in Bangkok organized by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). Thailand’s rulers, led by Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, are waging an all-out campaign to attract foreign investment to the country’s infrastructure and industrial sectors.

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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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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

From behemoths like Alibaba and Amazon Business, to smaller start-ups that cater to niche industries, online marketplaces are flourishing – a process accelerated by the outbreak of Covid 19. This can lighten the load of business logistics and administration and lessen costs. Globally, B2B marketplaces are growing fast.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Switzerland. Syrian Arab Republic. Taiwan, Province of China. Tajikistan.

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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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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the weakness of Australia’s decades-old policy of favouring mining at the expense of industrial development, eventually leading to an increase in manufacturing offshore, especially in China. Several factors lie behind Australia’s industrial deference to overseas manufacturers. Economic Benefits.

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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In the initial few months Global demand inevitably crashed affecting virtually every industry save for Essential Services. Supermarkets, food suppliers, pharmaceutical and medical industries were the main beneficiaries. Financial Flows likewise suffered with a sharp fall in Demand, in most industry. FTAs and Trade Flows.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

Higher costs related to energy and transportation reportedly led to Vietnamese manufacturers incurring further increases in selling prices. 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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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 14, 2017

Well, I asked Mal Walker one of our Logistics Outsourcing experts, exactly that question! Can you give us a brief introduction to supply chain and logistics outsourcing? Logistics Outsourcing Training in Thailand. Supply Chain, Transport, Logistics Outsourcing Consultants. I hope his answer helps you.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

The technology is a big selling point for the global food industry to identify counterfeit ingredients and to trace the source of contamination during product recalls. Michigan State University estimated fraud costs the global food industry as much as $40 billion a year. Nestle SA, Tyson Foods Inc., Unilever NV and McCormick & Co.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

The recent bankruptcy announcement of Hanjin, a major shipping line, on the Friday before the last Labor Day long weekend, was a shock to everyone working in the global logistics shipping industry.

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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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