Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2022

In this update we highlight General Motors , Nike , and retailer Bed Bath and Beyond. Further reported was that about two-thirds of the company’s inventory was still in-transit at the end of the most recent quarter. This retailer’s consumers reportedly shunned the private brands because of quality and inventory assortment factors.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

Supply Chain Disruption Inventory Reduction Examples Supply Chain Strategy 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

My projects in Malaysia, Philippines, China, Indonesia and eventually Vietnam, ranged from customer service and order fulfillment, shop-floor planning, inventory management, import/export and procurement. It was a challenge to learn about retail and consumer driven supply chain strategies.

Sourcing Strategies 162

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Negotiating Skills 162

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

So, for example, outsourcing sales activity is not typically a good idea if yours is a retail sales company. Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres. Indeed, I caution you against outsourcing anything you consider a core business function.

Optimal Sourcing 73

Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction 73

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

2023 Prediction Three: More Direct Control in Strategic or Tactical Multi-tiered Direct Materials Sourcing will Continue to be a Prominent Element of Business Strategy for Chief Supply Chain or Chief Procurement Officer Efforts. . In this Part Two posting, we provide highlights to Prediction Three outlined in our advisory.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement 52

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

A country of continued optimism remains that of Vietnam , which has been the go-to country for businesses seeking to manage supply network risk exposure in China. The IHS Markit Vietnam Manufacturing PMI® rose again to a level of 54.3 Of particular concern was the Inventory level index, which rose 9.1 for February, up from 53.7

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Global 52

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 2, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights the latest financial performance from bellwether firms in CPG , online retail, high tech and consumer electronics regarding ongoing supply chain related inflationary cost and supply impacts on performance. Online Retail. Kraft Heinz indicated that overall sales volumes declined 2.3

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Price Reduction 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Previous global materials sourcing and just-in-time driven inventory management policies were laid bear with the realization that supply risk was a more problematic and business critical dimension. Investment firm Pimco indicated that countries such as India, Vietnam and Malaysia would benefit from China Plus sourcing actions.

Sourcing Strategies 59

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Predictive Analytics Software 59

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The company’s range of diverse business services spans many dimensions of industry specific logistics, inventory management, transport and last mile services. The sudden decline in consumer demand for either pandemic or other needed material purchases has caught many businesses with excess inventories and frankly, some surprise.

Cost Reduction Strategies 59

Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies 59

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. For those businesses located in the U.S.,

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 52

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The orders-to-inventory ratio fell to another multi-year low last month as excess capacity continued to build at factories. Of particular concern, the New Orders sub-index declined more than 4 points, reaching a contraction value in September while the Inventories sub-index was 2.6 percentage points higher.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Trends 52

Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Define your procurement response strategy. In the retail sector, supermarkets in many countries have seen their highest weekly sales ever, as consumers stock up on goods that they fear may be in short supply. Catch up on the webinar, COVID-19: YOUR PROCUREMENT RESPONSE STRATEGY co-hosted with Philip Ideson of Art of Procurement.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

Supply Chain Disruption Europe Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 52

Vinculum

APRIL 28, 2021

Retailers and eCommerce giants who have established their presence in the local market are eyeing to expand their horizons, and explore the overseas customer bases. Now with almost all transactions being performed online, it’s no more enough for retailers to have a restricted presence, either online or offline.

Philippines 87

Philippines Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software 87

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In higher-traffic markets, Advance Auto Parts has “hub” stores that keep more inventory in-stock to give customers what they need when they need it. Bed Bath & Beyond is also implementing inventory reduction strategies and is on track for a 5% reduction year-over-year by the end of the current fiscal year.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 45

Vinculum

APRIL 28, 2021

Retailers and eCommerce giants who have established their presence in the local market are eyeing to expand their horizons, and explore the overseas customer bases. Now with almost all transactions being performed online, it’s no more enough for retailers to have a restricted presence, either online or offline.

Philippines 52

Philippines Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software 52

Vinculum

JULY 16, 2021

And, Lazada is your best bet if you have been eyeing to expand your eCommerce business boundaries in Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines. Well, it is advised to take an inventory of your product portfolio. Of course, such services do not come free, You will have to set aside additional funds for procuring FBL services.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Philippines Thailand Malaysia 52

Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Sourcing is now predominantly overseas: China is one of the big sourcing countries of course, along with India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, Vietnam and Thailand. Of course, if you’re talking to major retailers, they’ve known this for decades, that the business foundation is supply chain. That’s been a massive trend.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 52

Vinculum

JUNE 15, 2020

Traditionally warehouse was mainly thought as a storage location where items were procured from manufacturer and supplied to retail stores (mainly bulk operation) as end customer buy from stores. The largest increase in e-commerce is in Vietnam (57%), followed by India (55%). during 2019-2024. billion in 2018.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 52

Vinculum

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The stock warehouse with a vastly diverse inventory concept is still gaining prominence in the Philippines and hence Galleon.ph specializes in procuring products that are unavailable in the country. Galleon.ph. The online shopping website imports a range of products from nations like the United States of America and China.

Philippines 52

Philippines Singapore Thailand Malaysia 52