The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Seen optimistically, this challenging trade environment is a catalyst for a slew of innovative measures and creative tactics to mitigate tariff costs – although one could argue that supply chain optimization from a cost and performance perspective is something that firms should already be doing on an ongoing basis. This practice is illegal.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

PFAS are also used in the photo-resistance process in semiconductor manufacturing. They are asking questions like ‘Do our facilities teams know what piping it’s included in?’ The second is tensions around export controls with China and Taiwan , which leave many companies reevaluating their global sourcing strategies.

Supply Chain Strategy 58

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 9, 2020

Robinson is proud to act as an extension of their team—identifying new and innovative ways to improve their supply chain and helping implement changes that have made a real impact on their business. The order required moving oversized equipment from Shanghai (PVG) to Taiwan (TPE) within a limited time window. An air charter solution.

Negotiating Skills 44

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

One reason for this is that the COVID crisis in China is escalating to incredible levels, and that is shutting down a lot of manufacturing hubs. As pointed out in the NY Times – even apparel manufacturing in Mexico is largely dependent on fabric produced entirely in China! Price is still the determining factor here.

Predictive Analytics Software 94

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? These 36 innovative companies have figured out how to hack their operations, gaining some financial or media recognition for their methods. Kick back, be inspired and happy innovating.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

A growing global warehouse capacity crunch. Lenovo’s innovative sustainability work with Maersk. Supply challenges arising from the war will hit many industries, with electronics being a prime example, since Russia and Ukraine are both sources of materials such as palladium and neon , vital for the manufacture of semiconductors.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 86

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 24, 2021

Driverless forklifts, robots in warehouses, and automated planning will be the rule by the year 2025. Taiwan, which is said to be the hub of the chip industry, has been the worst affected with almost 2000 workers in quarantine at King Yuan Electronics, which has cut the revenue of the company by a third, reported the WSJ.

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

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