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As Inventories and Capacity Expansion Grew Too Quickly in 2022, Customers are Forcing Suppliers to Bear the Brunt of Optimistic Forecasts

NC State SCRC

Moreover, Amazon refused even to discuss the situation in good faith with Gilimex, locking Gilimex’s CEO and management team out of Amazon’s headquarters in North Reading, Massachusetts after the Gilimex team had traveled thousands of miles from Vietnam for a meeting.”

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Supply Chain Management in Apparel Industry

SCMDOJO

Countries, especially in South Asia, like China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc., This reduces the cost of keeping the inventory that would not sell. The pull supply chain network might work for people who are interested in minimizing costs and inventory space. Inventory Management. Human Rights Violations.

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Ten Supply Chain Predictions for 2023

NC State SCRC

Inventory will remain bloated for the first half of 2023, – and supplier relationships will be tested. For instance, a large apparel brand requested about 20 of their largest textile mills (many in Pakistan, Singapore, China, and other regions) to travel all the way to San Francisco for a “Vendor Summit”.

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Accelerate Digitisation in the Supply Chain – Leveraging a Data-driven Approach to Optimisation – LogiSYM August 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Leveraging SDS’ end-to-end software solutions including e-Topup, dealer management, and voucher management platforms, the leading information communications technology group is moving towards meeting digitization objectives with a heavy focus on improving the user experience and scalability of their services.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Given our trajectory, we’re on track to meet our 2013 targets for positive EBITDA in the fourth quarter and a billion dollar revenue run rate by year-end.” NAFTA trade reached $96.5 billion in August 2013, up 2 percent from August 2012.

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Three Benefits of a Resilient Supply Chain

Oracle SCM

This disruption can be responsible for events as disparate seeming as deep freezes in the UK , record snowfalls in the US , drought in the Amazon, and floods in Pakistan. When La Niña threatens the ability to source material, manage operations and inventory, or transport it, it becomes a supply chain problem.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Dr. Muddassir Ahmed!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Having had the opportunity to meet and talk with Muddassir I can attest to his great and valuable expertise. Originally from Pakistan/UK, I currently live in Dubai, where I serves as Founder and CEO of SCMDOJO. Originally from Pakistan/UK, I currently live in Dubai, where I serves as Founder and CEO of SCMDOJO.