Supply Chain Matters

JULY 19, 2023

According to reports by Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal , the perceived weak Q2 number provides added evidence of muted retail sales, a degrading export market and a deepening property market slump. Generally muted global product demand levels and inventory overhang have not helped to spur growth of the country’s manufacturing sector.

China 52

China Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

the strategies were exploring nearshoring of prior foreign production, diversifying supplier networks and adding additional contingency inventories. Investment firm Pimco indicated that countries such as India, Vietnam and Malaysia would benefit from China de-risking sourcing actions. For those businesses located in the U.S.,

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 52

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A continued subdued product demand environment and added caution reportedly led to a decline in overall purchasing activity, lower levels of inventory and improved supplier delivery times. Pre -and post inventory levels, however, fell at a weaker rate with European manufacturers reportedly being less aggressive in de-stocking efforts.

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2023

the strategies were exploring nearshoring of prior foreign production, diversifying supplier networks and adding additional contingency inventories. Investment firm Pimco indicated that countries such as India, Vietnam and Malaysia would benefit from China Plus sourcing actions. For those businesses located in the U.S.,

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 52

Enterra Insights

MAY 16, 2022

Peck and Marino quote Wall Street Journal columnist Christopher Mims ( @mims ), who notes, “There’s no such thing as ‘the supply chain’ — there are only an infinitude of supply chains. Reliable financial analytics across the enterprise — including branches, plant assets, fleets, and inventory — are required.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Alloy Supply Chain Software 130

OptiProERP

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Automate all key accounting processes, such as journal entries, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. They have an office in Germany, with sales agents in India and China, and are adding representation in Malaysia. Automated mirror processes; the purchase of inventory is reflected in accounts payable.

Manufacturing Procurement 103

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 103

Resilinc

JULY 20, 2021

Closer proximity—as compared to Asia—alone could reduce shipping times and inventory costs, as well as the greenhouse gas emissions from ocean and air freight, according to the three. That has dramatically increased the cash tied up in inventory,” said Rogers. Proximity = lower costs and lower carbon.

Manufacturing Procurement 62

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Puerto Rico Inventory Reduction 62