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Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains

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Many companies buy forward inventory ahead of tariffs being implemented. This strategy, however, may incur additional warehousing and storage costs, and firms may experience accounting challenges where an inventory is considered an asset, which could affect cash flow. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – August 2022.

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Are Our Agri-Food Supply Chains In Crisis?

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COVID and related measures have shown the world the high degree of interdependence of countries for their basic food supply, risks of lean supply chains where inventories in the supply chain have been reduced or eliminated, and the fragility of this global agri-food supply chain architecture to disruptions.

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SYNOPSlS: Your Supply Chain Roadmap IDC’s Predictions for 2022 and Beyond

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Speed, accuracy, and flexibility will require the integration of multiple systems seamlessly to increase information and inventory velocity to meet customer demands. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – February 2022. 24 months, ahead of their European and North American counterparts.

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

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Even in Malaysia, retail sales during Christmas and Chinese New Year showed an 26.5% Communication tools like order tracking, cloud-based shipping and ordering, and radio frequency identification (RFID) chips, enable real-time visibility of orders, shipments, and inventory. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – April 2022.

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The Evolution of Asset Management: Humans, Inventory and the Rise of AI

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The Evolution of Asset Management: Humans, Inventory and the Rise of AI by Jeroen Hendriks , Director at Art of Supply Chain Sdn Bh In the ever-evolving landscape of organisational success, the spotlight is now on asset management. However, inventory is also an essential asset for many businesses.

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Resilience and Agility in Supply Chains: Navigating Change in a Dynamic World

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These technologies have the potential to automate processes, improve forecasting accuracy, optimize inventory management, and enhance decision-making capabilities. About the Author Jeroen Hendriks is Director at Artof Supply Chain Sdn Bhd, a consultancy company focusing on supply chain operations, based in Malaysia.

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Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic

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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.