4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

C3Nano is a material technology company developing and manufacturing transparent conductive films, the main component in all touch sensors used in phones, tablets, and more. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. Transcript.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Material Savings Just-in-Time Detroit 130

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Pre pandemic we were importing the majority of our inventory from East Asia, in particular China and Japan. It’s time to re-think how our products are manufactured and distributed. Lesson #5: From Shipping to Stocking, Process Matters. Lesson #1: Global supply chain challenges have businesses turning to local suppliers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 290

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 11, 2023

Collaboration in the “Material Bank® Japan” sample marketplace for order fulfillment of interior design and construction materials. The two companies will introduce 25 Locus AMRs, the first in Japan, to the Material Bank® Japan HUB (Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture) to realize an ESG-friendly and high productivity logistics scheme.

Japan 52

Japan Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Material Savings 52

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

This acquisition builds on the Panasonic/Blue Yonder strategic relationship, established in January 2019 with a partnership, followed by the creation of a joint venture company in Japan in November 2019. Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund is financing the project. And these retailers could certainly use some help.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 307

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

Organizations must use every means at their disposal to keep goods moving while at the same time preventing their most important resource – their talent – from jumping ship at an alarming pace. resigned from their jobs in durable goods manufacturing. Roughly 25% of workers plan to change jobs in 2022. It’s a global problem.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

In prestige beauty and nutritional supplements, the cost to ship the product is minuscule. For example, people want prestige beauty from the US, Europe or Japan. We produce there because the regulations say that you need to manufacture there to sell there. The product is light, compact, and high value. Go slow and be clear.

Case Study 282

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QAD

APRIL 14, 2020

Manufacturing in Singapore. Typical manufactured products include electronics, chemicals, oil drilling equipment, petroleum refining, biomedical products, scientific instruments, telecommunications equipment, processed food and beverages, ship repair and offshore platform construction. in the United States. Singapore had a $528.1

Singapore 138

Singapore South Korea Malaysia Pharmaceutical 138

QAD

JANUARY 9, 2020

Manufacturing in Thailand. In addition, manufactured products in Thailand include textiles, beverages, tobacco products, cement, jewelry, appliances, computers automotive parts and agricultural equipment. . Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Australia and Malaysia. of the workforce.

Thailand 121

Thailand Malaysia Laos Japan 121

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. 49% of respondents were from the manufacturing industry, 16% from the mechanical engineering sector, and 11% from the automotive market. Following a March 2022 surge of Covid-19 in Shanghai, shipping company A.P.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

It is bordered by North Korea, the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea. It was occupied by Japan in 1905 and did not regain its independence until 1945. Manufacturing in South Korea. The South Korean government began encouraging investment in manufacturing technologies, especially for high-tech and automotive industries.

South Korea 98

South Korea North Korea Saudi Arabia Japan 98

SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Even the failure of a seemingly minor, geographically remote supplier can have substantial consequences if they provide a critical component used by multiple manufacturers. Shipping networks may experience delays and disruptions, potentially exacerbated by cost-cutting measures within the logistics sector.

Supply Chain Planning Software 69

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QAD

JUNE 11, 2020

Manufacturing in South Africa. In addition, automobile assembly, metalworking, machinery, textiles, iron and steel mills, chemicals, fertilizer and food are important manufacturing sectors for the country. Commercial ship repair is also significant. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing in South Africa.

South Africa 136

South Africa Africa Saudi Arabia Manufacturing Procurement 136

QAD

JUNE 11, 2020

Manufacturing in South Africa. In addition, automobile assembly, metalworking, machinery, textiles, iron and steel mills, chemicals, fertilizer and food are important manufacturing sectors for the country. Commercial ship repair is also significant. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing in South Africa.

South Africa 136

South Africa Africa Saudi Arabia Manufacturing Procurement 136

QAD

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Prior to that, the British Empire ruled the territory as colonies and protectorates, and Japan occupied the area from 1942 to 1945. Despite the years of political turmoil, the country was able to diversify its economy to include robust manufacturing, services and a thriving tourism industry. Manufacturing in Malaysia.

Malaysia 97

Malaysia Thailand Indonesia Singapore 97

QAD

JULY 2, 2019

Manufacturing in China. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. College graduates now account for nearly half of the workforce, making it harder to fill the lower paying manual jobs that once formed the backbone of the Chinese manufacturing sector. Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea. billion as of January 2019.

China 108

China South Korea Supply Chain Network Software Japan 108

ToolsGroup

JUNE 12, 2018

When most people think of supply chain risk, they often think about the impact of major unforeseen “headline grabbing” events - like the tsunami in Japan impacting automotive supply chains or horse meat making its way into British beef supplies. These are big, important and often unpredictable risks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 159

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

In other words, if your shipping your own goods, you’re competition. Across twenty additional countries, Amazon’s other centers are predominantly focused on fulfillment and delivery stations while some countries, like Italy, the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Singapore, and Japan also have Prime delivery facilities. Amazon Fulfillment.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 198

Logistics Network Optimization Software Data Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software 198

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Manufacturing systems and regulatory compliance are considered to be very complex, coupled with the limited number suppliers due to the high barriers to entry. Moreover, the aircraft manufacturers have to do whatever it takes to win the order long before the commencement of production.

Case Study 239

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QAD

JUNE 17, 2025

In just one example, a cyberattack at a single supplier caused Toyota to idle all of its 14 manufacturing plants in Japan. Orphaned baggage piling up at airports and travelers told to give a shipping address.” Business leaders must acknowledge the dangers of underinvesting in IT and recognize its strategic importance.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2018

It turned Mexico into a manufacturing country. And it brought in foreign investment from Asia (Korea, China, and Japan), Europe, and other parts of the world. There are benefits of speed to market and efficiencies in having regional manufacturing centers close to home markets, which sometimes get overlooked.

Negotiating Skills 136

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Training Mexico Buyer Training 136

Logility

APRIL 9, 2020

Change purchasing and manufacturing plans days or weeks sooner. Just look back over the last couple of years. The time from disruption occurrence to optimal response can be reduced by at least a factor of 10X through automation and augmentation. Divert inventory on the fly.

Supply Chain Planning Software 191

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Disruption Agile and Lean Supply Chain 191

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

And as consumers are beginning to think about their Halloween plans, retailers and manufacturers are looking much farther ahead to the holiday season. It’s hard to believe that Halloween is just five weeks away. One key part of this is to determine holiday hiring (see below). Another is getting a product strategy in place.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 51

Logistics Network Optimization Software Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills 51

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 9, 2020

To put this in perspective, Australia’s second-largest trading partner is Japan, which accounts for 9.7 The effects include: Severe disruption to shipping, with many Chinese ports operating at drastically reduced capacity and around 200 sailings cancelled. Japan, $14.376 billion – partner share 13.16 Japan, $18.8

Australia 105

Australia South Korea United Kingdom Japan 105

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 17, 2016

In the shipping and manufacturing industries, that same “worldwide web” is now being deployed to encourage more energy-efficient operational and communication strategies for a low-carbon economy, thanks to IoT Tech. The Internet has already transformed the way individuals interact, make choices, and process information.

Waste Reduction 120

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Resource Reduction 120

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Even before the pandemic, global supply chain were fragile thanks to factors such as the US-China trade war, less efficient shipping routes and a huge drive to cut costs by consolidating loads. Just as manufacturers and distributors were starting to climb out of the ‘COVID hole’, they’ve been knocked back in.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 111

DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 14, 2016

Given that it took place in Japan, I imagined quite an animated discussion around making another leap in the manufacturing of things. A tire manufacturer supplying to the mining industry provided a similar example of sensors reading and reporting on tire thread status. The silos have their own capacity sensors.

Internet of things 120

Internet of things Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 120

Elementum

JUNE 22, 2022

In this blog, we’ll continue with these themes, exploring some of the serious problems that have cascaded down from one of the most popular process management practices of the last several decades: Lean Manufacturing. As part of this exploration into Lean Manufacturing, we’ll define the term, and cover a brief history of its development.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 78

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Lean Waste Reduction 78

Elementum

JUNE 4, 2015

Manufacturing Agendas: So Hot Right Now. China has joined the manufacturing revolution party. At the end of May the Ministry of Industry and Telecommunications Technology announced the introduction of China’s own manufacturing legislation: Made In China 2025. Manufacturing Revolutions have 10 Planks, Too.

China 60

China Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software India 60

6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery. Nippon Express Nippon Express is a Japanese logistics company commonly known in Japan as ‘Nittsu.’ million square feet of warehouse space in Japan and an additional 25.8

Warehousing 111

Warehousing 3PL Company Third Party Logistics 111

EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. Shipping costs are also expected to spike upwards. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub. They have come to grow dependent and accustomed to working with Chinese manufacturers and suppliers.

Distribution 74

Distribution Trends Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 74

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Major Trends: Volatile Production, Capacity Crisis & The Need for EV Automotive manufacturing is experiencing a huge global transformation compared to the past. 2022 was characterized by scarce transportation capacity and exceptionally high shipping container rates in first half of the year.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Trends Modeling Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 4, 2024

Signs of Global Manufacturing Upturn Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® reportedly improved in May with output and new orders in indices on the rise. Rates of manufacturing contraction eased across Europe and in Japan. The May reading of 50.9

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Global 59

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The August data further reinforces indications of a global manufacturing slowdown. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Global-wide manufacturing levels as reported by the J.P. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Global-wide manufacturing levels as reported by the J.P. This composite index produced by J.P.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing South Korea 52

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Trucking Companies Boost Big-Rig Orders on Rising Shipping Demand (WSJ – sub. Nissan to trial robo-taxis in Japan (BBC News). Apparently, the new surcharges UPS implemented to help smooth out shipping volume this holiday season haven’t worked too well. Large Truckload Driver Turnover Rate Rose in Third Quarter.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Training Supply Chain Software SAP 0

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2014

In order to control its supply chain, they use a central warehouse to Germany to receive and ship products to local distribution centers in different countries. 3) Contract Manufacturing Walmart is best known for EDLP (Everyday Lowest Price) strategy. Haier is one of the world leading appliance manufacturers from China.

Case Study 124

Case Study Price Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies 124

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Closed borders, quarantine restrictions and social distancing requirements for staff combined with an explosion in delivery demand from online retail sales made for a tough period of shipping delays and warehouse backlogs across the globe. Essentially, demand for deliveries skyrocketed yet the capacity of delivery firms shrunk.

Sourcing Strategies 246

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

For example: Japan earthquake 2016. JIT(Just-In-Time) deliveries and lean manufacturing (reducing times in production and in supplier response) were the goals of many manufacturers. JIT(Just-In-Time) deliveries and lean manufacturing (reducing times in production and in supplier response) were the goals of many manufacturers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 116