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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

Japan farm exports in 2022 1st half hit record high as more dine out. The value of Japan’s agricultural and seafood exports in the first six months of 2022 expanded 13.1 The value of Japan’s agricultural and seafood exports in the first six months of 2022 expanded 13.1 And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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The Single Point of Failure in Supply Chain – Semiconductor Fabrication!

Supply Chain Game Changer

I am a proponent of dual sourcing. The vulnerabilities with sole sourcing are very real. The concept of only bringing in inventory on demand is very compelling when inventories are considered costly, wasteful and cash drains. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. I believe in all of the above. Whereas the U.S.

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The Top 15 Omnichannel Retail Trends to Watch in 2022

ToolsGroup

Using shop-by-store features to check inventory availability before going to make purchases in-store. In creating a seamless omnichannel experience, it is imperative to ensure your products are available when and where the customer expects them, with inventory optimized to the ideal location. . Inventory Visibility.

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Can You Predict Supply Chain Disruptions in an Unpredictable World?

Logility

Rethink just-in-time inventory policies: There could be another pandemic or another war. Evaluate supplier options beyond China: There was a time – in the 1950s and 1960s – when it seemed like everything was made in Japan. Agility means having the ability to respond quickly and think outside the box when necessary.

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Global Wide Production PMI Levels Unchanged in February 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Output reportedly rose in China, India, Brazil and the United States , while declines continued in the Eurozone , Japan and the United Kingdom. We view such an indicator as clear evidence that sourcing for lowest cost manufacturing is again apparent among multi-industry supply networks. and has increased 1.4

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How COVID-19 is Battering Australia’s Imports and Exports

Logistics Bureau

To put this in perspective, Australia’s second-largest trading partner is Japan, which accounts for 9.7 percent of the total, followed by the United States, at 8.8 United States, $21.774 billion – partner share 19.92 Japan, $14.376 billion – partner share 13.16 United States, $34.9