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The Supply Chain Journal
MAY 28, 2021
A search is ongoing for three crew members reported missing from a roll-on/roll-off (ro/ro) vessel that sank off the coast of Japan early Friday morning. The 557-foot-long Byakko is operated by Kobe, Japan-based Prince Kaiun Co. Thursday bound for Kanda, Japan.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 18, 2016
The recent earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador are a sad reminder of how deadly natural disasters can be. As of this morning, 41 people are confirmed dead in Kumamoto prefecture, the epicenter of Japan’s earthquakes, and 272 people have died in Ecuador , with thousands more injured and displaced from their homes. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan and Ecuador, especially all of the victims and their families, as they deal with the aftermath of these tragic events.
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Supply Chain Brain
JULY 20, 2021
As Tokyo prepares to host the Games this week, Japan is in a technological funk
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 26, 2021
In both cases for potential international expansion, the world’s biggest chipmaker will look to share the cost, whether with customers or government authorities eager to bring its business within their borders
Locus
JULY 12, 2022
Japan’s work ethic is something of a legend. In spite of Japan’s Labour Standards Act , which states the statutory working hours to be eight hours per day and 40 hours per week, it is not unusual for Japanese employees to work overtime.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2020
Japan, India and Australia are seeking to build stronger supply chains to counter China’s dominance as trade and geopolitical tensions escalate across the region
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
The trade ministers of Japan, India and Australia agreed Tuesday to work toward achieving supply chain resilience in the Indo-Pacific region, following reports that the three nations are looking to work together to counter China’s dominance on trade
Kinaxis
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
by Kaori Enami With more than 200 applications for just 100 available seats, it would be an understatement to say that interest was strong in the 2019 Kinaxis Supply Chain Innovation Forum, held recently in Tokyo, Japan. Kinaxis Japan invited Yoshinobu Ueno, Professor of Graduate School of Engineering, Kanazawa Institute of Technology and CEO of Valuegrid Institute Co., Supply Chain Events Kinaxis Japan supply chain innovation
Supply Chain 24/7
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
struck Tuesday off the coast of Fukushima prefecture in Japan, a tsunami warning for waves of up to 10 feet has been issued Tokyo - An earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 7.3
QAD
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Japan has been an economic power throughout much of its history, despite a major economic downturn starting in the 1990s. Japan is currently the third largest economy in the world. In addition to its economic might, Japan has long been a model for manufacturers throughout the world. Japan is made up of six thousand islands located in the North Pacific Ocean. Manufacturing in Japan. of Japan’s GDP. Japan’s industrial production growth rate was 1.4%
o9 Solutions
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Strengthening Digital SCM Services for Retail and Distribution Industries in Japan. Marubeni Corporation (hereinafter, “Marubeni”), :o9 Solutions Japan K.K. The post Introducing :o9 Solutions’ SCM software for the first time in Japan appeared first on o9 Solutions.
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All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 17, 2021
has said that it would extend stoppages at some of its factories in Japan due to a shortage… General Weekly wrap-up air freight automakers chips intel japan manufacturing production semiconductors shortages Toyota transport vehicle production
Kinaxis
DECEMBER 9, 2014
by Trevor Miles I’m on my way back from Tokyo where I attended our user conference, Kinexions Tokyo , in Japan, just 5 weeks after our Kinexions North America user conference in San Diego. In wrapping up, let me give a quick shout-out to Watanabe-san of Abeam Consulting who presented the keynote in Japan.
Rootstock
DECEMBER 17, 2018
Rootstock Software has launched a new office in Japan to respond to the tremendous demand for Cloud ERP in the country’s manufacturing and distribution industries. We also appointed Yoichiro Sugii as General Manager of Rootstock Japan, Inc. Manufacturing Cloud ERP Rootstock cloud ERP rootstock software rootstock japan
Kinaxis
AUGUST 5, 2014
This scenario played out for thousands of companies after the Japan earthquake, the Thailand floods and numerous other smaller scale disasters. Inventory management Supply chain risk management IBM Japan Natural disaster Risk management Supply chain Taiwan Thailand by John Westerveld Imagine yourself in this scenario; You wake up at the usual time, and over coffee, you review the news. As you flip through the articles on your iPad, you see it. A major earthquake in Taiwan.
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 1, 2014
We saw this type of issue over the past several years with the Japan earthquake / Tsunami in and with the Thailand floods. Inventory management Sales and operations planning (S&OP) Supply chain management Supply chain risk management Computer security IBM Japan Manufacturing Risk management Sales and operations planning Supply chain by John Westerveld Reason #5: Not having a supply chain risk management process.
Kinaxis
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
General News Sales and operations planning (S&OP) Supply chain collaboration Supply chain management Aircraft lease Aircraft on ground All Japan Women''s Pro-Wrestling Automobile Autopilot BlackBerry Curve Bloomberg L.P. by John Westerveld. Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money.
Supply Chain Digest
JULY 2, 2018
Lean Leaders Treat Employees as True Assets, while Most Companies Use Worker Hands Only, not Brains
Logistics Trends and Insights
NOVEMBER 17, 2019
Perhaps a lesson can be learned, and in particular, from Japan’s leading last-mile delivery providers. However, the rise in volumes proved difficult to handle and did not equate to profits for Japan’s last-mile delivery providers. Of course, there are differences between Japan and the U.S. Amazon ecommerce FedEx Japan Last Mile Delivery last-mile delivery Sagawa SG Holdings
Supply Chain Digest
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Population will Fall Dramatically by 2060, Researcher Says, as Demographics a Concern Almost Across the Globe
Logistics Middle East
OCTOBER 19, 2014
Japan is a major contributor to Oman''s economy
Supply Chain Digest
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Stuff of Science Fiction May be Closer than We Think
MIT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 15, 2015
The monstrous 8.6-magnitude earthquake off the northeast coast of Japan spawned a tsunami that surged 4 kilometers inland, obliterating towns and farms across a huge swathe of the Japanese countryside. Featured Resilience globe-spanning supply chains japan tsunami managing supply chain risk MIT CTL resilience Yossi Sheffi
Logistics Middle East
JUNE 10, 2015
Japan wants to reach and serve over two billion consumers of halal food and other products
MIT Supply Chain
MAY 20, 2016
magnitude earthquake struck the island of Kyushu in southern Japan. Featured Resilience emergency management Hurricane Katrina Japan earthquakes MIT CTL supply chain resilience Toyota lean Yossi SheffiOn April 14 2016 a 6.5 Two days later the island was hit by a second, even more powerful, quake. The widespread damage caused by these natural disasters fractured supply chains, causing a number of companies to halt production lines in various locations. The quakes […].
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 23, 2020
to China, Europe and Japan Politics is roiling the semiconductor industry, sparking a drive for more autonomy from the U.S.
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
UK strikes post-Brexit trade agreement with Japan The United Kingdom has announced a $19.5 billion deal with Japan which will take effect on January 1st, 2021. The deal aims to… General Supply Chain News Weekly wrap-up
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 23, 2022
The world’s biggest auto manufacturer said it will produce 800,000 units in November and suspend operations at several of its plants in Japan due to the impact of supply constraints
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Alibaba to offer manufacturing suppliers B2B ecommerce training Alibaba is set to launch a program next month called the Digitization Sprint for US manufacturers, which will provide training on how… General Weekly wrap-up alibaba amazon B2B ecommerce exports japan shipments supply chain supply chain weekly wrap-up USA
Logistics Middle East
OCTOBER 14, 2014
Jafza to showcase its MEA hub potential to Japanese companies
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 9, 2021
Heinz ketchup shortage due to COVID-19 The latest shortage due to the Coronavirus pandemic is ketchup, and it’s hitting America’s most popular brand, Heinz, with shortages at chains like Long… General Weekly wrap-up acer chip shortage covid19 shortages diversification heinz japan ketchup microchip production
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Japan, France and Germany The Clydebank Declaration on green shipping was unveiled Wednesday at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, and signed by 19 nations including the U.S.,
Supply Chain Digest
JANUARY 7, 2022
McDonalds Japan French Shortage. Graphic Packaging Bets Big on Green. US PMI for January Strong Again. Important Milestone in Autonomous Trucks
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 21, 2021
A fire at a semiconductor factory in Japan, cold weather in North America and ongoing competition for chips are all hitting the global auto industry at the same time, threatening to exacerbate supply shortages of a key component that began late last year
Supply Chain Digest
JANUARY 7, 2020
Stock Market in Aging Japan has been Flat or Down for an Amazing 30 Yea
Locus
APRIL 7, 2022
It’s one thing delivering parcels on time in any country; it’s quite another delivering parcels on time in Japan. That’s because Japan’s standards for home delivery services are very high. What makes last-mile deliveries in Japan different (and difficult).
Inbound Logistics
MAY 12, 2016
Japan earthquakes impact global supply chain; despite economic slowdown, Africa still offers trade opportunities; climate change affects global supply chains
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