Provenance

JUNE 1, 2020

We wanted to get a better understanding of where it comes from, how it’s farmed and what options are available to the cosmetics and food industries to have a more positive impact. Aim to source 100% certified RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil). Sourcing palm oil responsibly and sustainably is nuanced and can be complex.

Sourcing Strategies 69

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Resource Reduction 69

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

This country created an advanced agri-food cluster with supplying and supporting industries to create an interdependent ecosystem. Clustering allows for shorter agri-food supply chains and therefore lower costs, but also a source for synergy (through collaboration) and innovation.

Waste Reduction 130

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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

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Marco Tieman , Chief Executive Officer at LBB International Background According to the 2022 State of The Global Islamic Economy Report, the global Islamic economy is an estimated USD 2 trillion industry consisting of the following key industries: halal food, modest fashion, media & recreation, travel, pharma, and cosmetics.

Risk Management 130

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Ensuring that any approach is fully compliant in order to avoid having to relocate production or supply sources often takes up a lot of internal resources. Joint tariff payment is a better strategy for both partners when compared with looking for a totally new supplier or sourcing from a different country altogether. Conclusion.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Reportedly, the vast majority of detained goods were produced in either Malaysia, Vietnam or Thailand. A further indicated misnomer is that ESG certifications from third-party certification entities should address and avoid forced labor risks. The authors observe they are not a substitute for supply chain due diligence actions.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

These changes can significantly impact supply chains by affecting sourcing strategies, trade routes, and market access. Despite the destruction and disruption caused by the natural disaster, Toyota had established alternative sourcing options and backup production facilities, enabling it to resume operations swiftly.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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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. NATURAL GAS. FUEL FOR FUTURE.

Trends 176

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 20, 2020

COVID-19 and the Future of China Sourcing and Manufacture. And the strategy has paid off: Where China saw industrial production plunge 13.5 But global dependence on Chinese manufacturing is mind-boggling…. Government investing in education and infrastructure. Stable economy. The Cons: Relatively small workforce. No export tax.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The responsibility of sustainability is no longer limited to the individual, but it extends to corporations, industries and even governments. The global supply chain industry has by default, a large environmental impact, through its carbon footprint. Photo Credit: L’Oréal. Acting for Planet. Photo Credit: United Airlines.

Resource Reduction 242

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

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. From an industry perspective, the company is focused on fashion and apparel, grocery, and industrial and consumer goods.

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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 Online advertisements and promotions are easy on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and other relatable sources.

Malaysia 52

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. . Need for Industry-Wide Collaboration.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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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.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

For example, you’ll get a quick snapshot of all the tiers of the supplier network, including where all raw materials are sourced from. For example, it’s possible that your part is coming from Malaysia, but some raw materials (used to make that part) were sourced from Xinjiang, China. We also clean and normalize the data.

Supply Chain 62

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Consumers, activists, and investors increasingly want to know the products they buy are sourced sustainably and ethically. Transparency, on the other hand, involves moral and ethical dimensions of activities associated with sourcing and manufacturing. sources of raw materials. They are demanding more supply chain transparency.

Supply Chain Design Software 174

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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.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

But I’m sure many of you in the wholesale and distribution business are thinking: “ What does 2019 hold for the wholesale and distribution industry? Our customers run small and medium-sized businesses in all industries. China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia produced Japanese branded goods.

Distribution 74

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. These are the textile and spinning mills.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Resilinc

MAY 31, 2022

Among the countries flagged for high ESG concerns is Malaysia, which in 2021 exported $280 billion worth of goods and commodities, according to the Malaysian trade ministry. But the country’s fourth and fifth largest export industries—palm oil ($15.4 But the country’s fourth and fifth largest export industries—palm oil ($15.4

Malaysia 62

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LevaData

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Wuhan , the Chinese province where the COVID-19 outbreak is reported to have originated, is highly industrialized and plays an important role as a manufacturing hub for numerous Fortune 500 firms. For those organizations who had already reduced their dependency on China, many had moved production to Malaysia.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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LevaData

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Wuhan, the Chinese province where the COVID-19 outbreak is reported to have originated, is highly industrialized and plays an important role as a manufacturing hub for numerous Fortune 500 firms. For those organizations who had already reduced their dependency on China, many had moved production to Malaysia.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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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. Commenting on the November data, Bennett Parrish, Global Economist at J.P. value reported in October.

Procurement Analytics 59

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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. Suhas Bhise (Head of PPC, Logistics and Sourcing, Arvind Limited): At Arvind, we began looking for a new solution because there was a limitation to how much our existing planning system could meet our requirements.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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Bristlecone

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

BRISTLECONE DEPLOYS SAP ARIBA STRATEGIC SOURCING SUITE. By automating everyday tasks and increasing visibility into the procurement process, the company is now positioned to enrich its supplier relationships, generate significant savings through better sourcing decisions, and improve contract monitoring and compliance. GLOBAL LEADER.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management. From global to local and regional sourcing. Marco Tieman – CEO, LBB International.

Innovation 244

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EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work

DECEMBER 13, 2018

According to 2016 FAO data , more than 80% of palm oil was produced in just two countries: Indonesia (53%) and Malaysia (29%). As such, the Chinese soy industry, under the Sustainable Soy Trade Platform , is developing China Responsible Soy Sourcing Guidelines. What happens next? Soy will continue to expand.

Brazil 58

Brazil Argentina Paraguay Manufacturing Procurement 58

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. Here is our interview with a truly Global Industry leader, Chris Darbyshire! Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain?

Purchasing Skills 42

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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

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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. billion in population will be the linchpin of an alternative sourced Asian supply network. One example indicated was that U.S.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 30, 2022

Jabil’s 450 clients – across 15 different industries – have branded products. Then Jabil handles the sourcing and manufacturing of those products. They are sourcing from over 27,000 suppliers. Those sites are primarily located in China, Hungary, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, and the United States. And when Ms.

Supply and Demand 41

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 23, 2017

Faced with stiff price competition in their home markets, the apparel industry was one of the first to adopt the outsourced supply chain concept (Wieland and Handfield, 2013; 2014). The most obvious way to create social responsibility might be just to avoid sourcing markets with low social standards. 1] Lambert, D.M. and Cooper, M.C.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Bangladesh Pakistan Apparel 40

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.

Purchasing Skills 130

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MARCH 13, 2015

He has been working in the industry for over 25 years, and we had an opportunity to share thoughts on the “food vs. fuel” debate. We have another 100M metric tons from animal sources. If we use soybean oil to make biodiesel in this country which promotes palm tree growth in Malaysia – it is not something we can control.

Sourcing Strategies 60

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 14, 2022

To enable SEA manufacturers and distributors, governments are implementing policies, collaborating regionally, and leveraging the potential of Industry 4.0. Top leadership support for Industry 4.0. With those priorities in mind, top leadership has turned their attention towards Industry 4.0.

Manufacturing Procurement 116

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

The Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) has developed a framework for helping banks to tap into this vast market. Many Asian SMEs turn to other sources of finance such as unregistered money lenders that charge high interest rates. At least local lenders are accessible and understand the SME business model.

Asia 63

Asia Supply Chain Planning Software Belgium Malaysia 63

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Global Supply Chain & Sourcing Director for ECCO Global Shoe Production & Sourcing. We are pleased to bring back in 2021 our fire-side chat column with key people in the supply chain industry. Consolidating the global sourcing activities is an ongoing challenge and reward.

Sourcing Strategies 162

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