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Chinese New Year Shutdown 2020: How to Prepare

ShipBob

In mainland China (and even in other countries that celebrate the holiday such as Indonesia, Malaysia, North Korea, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, and Brunei), the Chinese New Year holiday is a very big deal. Get prepared for the year of the rat with the best kind of red envelope, keeping your business in stock of inventory!

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Economic Aspects of Supply Chains

American Global Logistics

They encompass a vast ecosystem of industries and sectors that work together to deliver the right products at the right time, place, cost, quantity, and quality. Gain Competitive Advantage by Understanding the Economic Aspects of Supply Chains Supply chains play a crucial role in driving economic growth and prosperity. The cost of U.S.

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Inventory planning to reduce Chinese New Year disruption

EazyStock

Smart inventory managers plan for Chinese New Year (aka Lunar New Year) many months before the event. Product quality issues If the same workers don’t return to the factories, finding new employees and training them up to the same standard take time. In 2024, this will be from February 9-15.

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Inventory Planning to Reduce Chinese New Year Disruption

EazyStock

Chinese New Year (aka Lunar New Year) might seem like a long way off, but smart inventory managers will be starting to plan for this event very soon. Product quality issues. During this time there may be quality issues which are not identified or ignored. Chinese New Year shutdowns. Dealing with CNY supply disruption.

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Sorry, I’m Not Sure: Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2018

Talking Logistics

North Korea : The more missiles North Korea launches and tests, the greater the risk for military conflict — or worse. In short, relations between the United States and North Korea have significantly degraded this past year and it doesn’t look like things are going to improve anytime soon.

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I Will Be Wrong Again: Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2017

Talking Logistics

If they actually follow through on their promise and oil prices continue to rise next year, how will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in response? Like oil prices, interest rates impact supply chain policies and decisions, especially with regards to inventory. Alexa, How Much Inventory Remains at Store X?”