Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , provided a banner headline of renewed contraction as production conditions worsened by the end of Q2. in May to a value of 57.8 in May.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Global Production Continues to Contract Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended 2023 on a noted lackluster footing. Manufacturing production reportedly contracted at a slightly quicker pace in December, dashing hopes for a point of stabilization. The December reading of 49.0

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

The system wasn’t prepared for the surge, driving up pricing for transportation and sapping inventory levels. A virus in China disrupts auto manufacturing in Detroit , or a flood in Thailand takes out a cluster of research and production facilities. The pandemic highlighted the interdependent nature of today’s supply chains.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

In early April 2022, economists at Goldman Sachs indicated that supply chain resilience was a top-of-mind topic for manufacturers and retailers and observed that three main strategies were being undertaken. product demand needs while a portion will shift to Thailand to support Asian market demand needs, according to cited sources.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

The system wasn’t prepared for the surge, driving up pricing for transportation and sapping inventory levels. A virus in China disrupts auto manufacturing in Detroit , or a flood in Thailand takes out a cluster of research and production facilities. The pandemic highlighted the interdependent nature of today’s supply chains.

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Sustainable manufacturing refers to the ability to manage manufacturing operations “in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Sustainability Objectives for Manufacturers. Where Does ERP Come into Play with Manufacturer Sustainability Efforts?

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Unleashed

JUNE 22, 2022

It’s been a long two years for manufacturing and logistics businesses at the sharp end of rapidly-changing global events. Some moved from just-in-time to just-in-case, even if this meant more cash tied up in inventory and a higher risk of waste. So how did some businesses manage to reduce lead times in the face of so much uncertainty?

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and October published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled continued contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. in November.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and Q3-2023 published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled added contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. down from the 49.2

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

Our annual predictions advisory began with a summary of prevailing global economic, financial and manufacturing outlooks. Reported research from Bloomberg Intelligence indicated that the retail industry is holding at least 20 percent more inventory than they have on average over the past three years. percent of GDP to 6.2

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. We saw this type of issue over the past several years with the Japan earthquake / Tsunami in and with the Thailand floods. If your demand decreases, you have excess inventory or idle capacity.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Other materials are added to both synthetic and natural rubber to instill desired functional properties through the manufacturing process. Over 90% of natural rubber comes from Asia, with Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia making up 70% of the world’s supply of natural rubber.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub. The voracious appetite of US consumers for goods — from Apple products to Xmas trees — saw China become the de facto manufacturer of consumer goods.

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AFFLINK

OCTOBER 8, 2020

When there’s even a small disruption, companies that maintain minimal inventory levels to reduce holding costs or are dependent on always using the lowest-cost providers are most at risk. Importantly, flexible supply chains cut costs and improve cash flow, in part through a 10% to 40% increase in inventory turns.” – Bain & Company.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights select June and Q2-2022 global manufacturing and supply chain indices, with the data indicating increased headwinds and challenges in the months to come. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. Global Wide Production Activity. Select Regional Highlights.

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Arkieva

APRIL 1, 2016

If I look at retailers it is still common to have private label suppliers stuffed with inventory, central or regional DC’s stuffed with inventory and shops stuffed with inventories. I was lucky to pursue a Phd in multi-echelon inventory optimization. We all demand high service levels from one step to the next.

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Elementum

MAY 26, 2022

They expanded first into other parts of eastern Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, India), then into eastern Europe (Poland, Ukraine) and Mexico. Specialization and quality began to drive important sourcing decisions rather than the sole lever of saving partners a few dollars on materials and manufacturing alone.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Here is the list: Supply chain technology implementations have reduced inventory. Here they are: The Lie of Inventory Reduction. Repeatedly, I heard that supply chain applications have saved costs, reduced inventory and improved customer service. ” I played three lies and a truth with the group. The reason? They did not.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 15, 2021

In the first stage of the pandemic, many automotive manufacturers reduced their orders, anticipating a downturn in vehicle sales. The management team prioritized full-sized trucks over small trucks because the larger vehicles were both more profitable and had smaller retail inventories. limit two cartons of eggs”).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

Customer service, parts shortages, unprecedented inventory growth, and warrant management can actually take up internal sources and affect profit margins. As a result of the intensifying battle, more and more companies announced plans or are considering shifting manufacturing from China. Vestring et al. Organizing a visit.

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RFgen

JUNE 20, 2013

Prior to the pandemic, widespread changes were occurring – from the rise of mobile inventory solutions to robots in warehouse automation. Inventory-heavy businesses must consider the cost and implications of these supply chain optimization strategies. Inventory and Electronic Data Capture Percentage. Costs of procedures.

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RFgen

JUNE 20, 2013

Prior to the pandemic, widespread changes were occurring – from the rise of mobile inventory solutions to robots in warehouse automation. Inventory-heavy businesses must consider the cost and implications of these supply chain optimization strategies. Inventory and Electronic Data Capture Percentage. Costs of procedures.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 12, 2022

As supply chain disruptions continue the procurement function should adapt to improve transparency, build collaborative relationships, and ensure sustainable sourcing practices, resulting in a stronger, more resilient supply chain with Cloud ERP for manufacturing. Connecting the supply chain with Cloud ERP for tracking and traceability.

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Manufacturing sites have been rationalized in terms of, “we don’t need five factories in this country, we only need three, then two, then we don’t need them at all, we’ll move them to China”. Sourcing has probably been the biggest thing over the last decade or two, coupled with that reduction in local manufacturing of course.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. In 2017, the company began to look at new options for warehousing, knowing it would need to start placing inventory closer to customers if it wanted to compete in the challenging omnichannel retail space.

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EMERGE App

JULY 16, 2018

These two e-commerce business models have really taken off in the past decade, helped no doubt by the resurgence of China as the world’s manufacturing hub, the app economy and the convenience of an always-on mobile web. She eventually threw away most of her clothes as they were far too thick for Thailand’s sunny and humid weather.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

I spent almost 20 years between IBM and Celestica primarily focused on Global Supply Chain, Global Operations and Inventory Management. After Celestica I went to work for Psion Teklogix before starting my own Solar panel manufacturing company. At that time 16 MB of RAM was over $1,000 – how time has changed and technology has evolved.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Slight Rise in Global Wide Production Activity Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® was headlined with back-to-back expansion levels in February. The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI® rose from 56.5 Manufacturing Among the two reported PMI reports relative to U.S.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 15, 2022

While the worst of Covid-19 seems to be over, manufacturers are still reeling from the after-effects of the disruptions caused by the pandemic. Supply Chain – By implementing the Virtual Twin Experience, manufacturers can create end-to-end simulations of all aspects of the supply chain. Customer Case Study.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 29, 2014

Understanding inventory planning will take on a new dynamic. Of course, like any industry, Semiconductor and HDD manufactures are faced with a set of unique challenges in their space that puts their supply chain at risk. – as information moves down the supply chain to the manufacturer. Potential for Tightening Margins.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2023

South and east Asia, as well as the Pacific region are expected to benefit most from the change, with India, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia receiving particular mentions, followed by rivals in Latin America. Almost 75% expected supply chain restructuring to negatively impact China’s economy much more than any other country.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Whilst I am Australian born, I was fortunate to have had an educational background spanning 3 continents, Australia, Thailand/Singapore and Denmark. I packed my (one) bag to start a considerable journey into becoming a Supply Chain Professional from the manufacturing floor up, with Detmold (Detpak) Packaging. .

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In a highly globalised and integrated world economy, China plays a pre-eminent role as a manufacturing heavyweight – the factory of the world representing 17%-20% of world GDP. Arising from the pandemic is risk diversification i.e. reducing sourcing risks from China. FTAs and Trade Flows.

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Vinculum

MARCH 5, 2020

The undisputed world leaders in manufacturing and exports have also steadily taken over the e-commerce sphere, sitting pretty as the largest e-commerce market in the world. Another Alibaba-owned entity, Lazada is a name to reckon with in countries like Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam generating approximately $1.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2021

For example, a vaccine manufacturer increased their order size by a factor of four in one weekend; a video call company wanted to receive ten times as much product as they initially forecast with just a month’s lead-time. Pure Storage’s manufacturing is done at three contract manufacturing sites, two in Texas and one in the Czech Republic.

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QAD

OCTOBER 11, 2022

With this release, QAD strengthens our cloud ERP offering to deliver new adaptive manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, increase user productivity and boost the ability to make informed and intelligent decisions. Digital Manufacturing. QAD Adaptive ERP 2022.1 Highlights. Complete Customer Management.

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