Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added insights on reported September and Q3 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The reported September PMI reported value 49.1 reflecting a 0.4

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Logility

MARCH 30, 2020

A major fire in China has a different impact than a major earthquake and tsunami in Japan, a volcanic eruption in northern Europe or a category 5 hurricane in the southern United States. With a demand-side disruption like a recession or a pandemic, customers will drastically change their purchases and adjust their inventory positions.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The results of that strategy came to light in the reporting of Tesla’s latest Q3 financial performance that missed on revenue and especially profitability objectives which caused investors to precipitate a 15 percent decline in the company’s stock price last week in questioning the poor performance.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In batteries , manganese is used to improve performance, enhance safety by reducing overheating, and make batteries more cost-effective and sustainable. China, Japan, and South Korea are among the top consumers , driven by their increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and other high-tech applications.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. The report pointed to underlying fundamentals remaining weak as new order volumes stagnated while business optimism was note as falling to a reported two-year low. reported at the end of March, and a 52.3 value reported for May.

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Ware2Go

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

If you think it’s time to start offering international shipping, take a look at your site analytics to see which countries are bringing the most international traffic to your site and look at your competitors to see which countries they offer international shipping to. A large part of moving into new markets is research.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Sustainability and green logistics . The World Economic Forum’s report on the “future of the last-mile ecosystem” states that 85% of delivery mileage from freight delivery are majorly responsible for emissions and congestion driven by commercial vehicles. Sustainability and Consumer Behavior in 2021, Deloitte. .-

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QAD

MAY 27, 2021

A recent survey of our galaxy by astronomers with VERA in Japan has shown that Earth is both moving faster and is closer to the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy than previously thought ( EarthSky , December 2020). How Dark is Your Data? . But don’t worry, our planet is safe! Fixed Assets. Sales and Customer Service.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 24, 2014

Crises such as the tsunami in Japan highlight the key role that supply chain plays in the global economy. Another profile booster is the growing interest in sustainability, especially in Europe. Companies turn to supply chain professionals to help them cut costs and streamline processes in key areas such as inventory management.

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Unleashed

APRIL 1, 2020

Gains and losses are sustained. It can also involve using business analytics to help you truly understand what’s driving your business. Yes, it’s time-consuming to catch up with suppliers frequently but transparency on both sides of the channel prevents mistakes like incorrect inventory count or missing purchase orders.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 12, 2022

With Google reporting that omnichannel shoppers have a lifetime value that is 30% higher than those who only shop via one channel, getting your omnichannel strategy right is critical to creating a customer experience that drives profitability. . Buy online and return in-store (BORIS). Researching products in-store then buying online.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of reported February 2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Report commentary further indicated that while global consumer goods production levels features solid monthly growth, both the intermediate and investment goods sectors were marginal in growth.

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Vinculum

JULY 1, 2022

Qoo10 was renamed eBay in 2012 after eBay purchased Gmarket, a joint venture between eBay and Giosis. It also wants to strengthen its position in Japan and extend into other Asian countries. Purchases can be made using the company’s website or mobile app. Monthly Traffic Estimate: 7,850,000. FairPrice On.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

“Additionally, a review of reporting procedures can act as a safeguard against corruption throughout operations. All stakeholders who interact with the supply chain should be aware of hotlines and other reporting mechanisms, which should establish a clear path and adequate protections for whistleblowers.”

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Rather than just a ‘do-gooder’ practice, the paper stated, diversity is now ‘a sustainable business practice, a competitive advantage and a necessary means of increasing market share.’” He explained, “A [2015] white paper from the Food Marketing Institute … spelled it out pretty effectively.

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Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

Provenance has partnered with the Swedish Agency for Growth Policy Analysis Agency (Growth Analysis) , to explore how blockchain technology can help to valorise sustainable practices in the Rare Earth Elements mining sector. Read the short version of this report on Medium. The result?

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Unleashed

JULY 27, 2023

Cloud manufacturing Cloud manufacturing leverages cloud computing, data analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to optimise how traditional manufacturing processes are carried out. The concept originated in Japan in the 1940s, at a Toyota car manufacturing facility.

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Arena Solutions

AUGUST 4, 2021

During the 1950s and 1960s, Japan adopted the concept of quality management to rebuild its economy after the devastation of the war. In the 1980s, the American economy suffered from its inability to compete with Japan. ISO 9004 (Continuous improvement/guidance to achieving sustained success). BOM Management.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides a monthly highlights of reported January 2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Overall, global activity reportedly showed signs of increased production output and corresponding activity levels, but the gains were mostly in developing and lower-cost regions. increased 1.1

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 16, 2021

Japan’s ketchup king halts Xinjiang tomato imports. As more companies roll out electric vehicles, reports are surfacing that current battery production in the US won’t be able to keep up with demand. To qualify for refurbishment, the sneakers need to be returned to Nike stores within 60 days of purchase.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Freeport McMoran, the second largest copper producer globally, reported in its latest quarterly: “While we recognize the near-term volatility in our markets, we are optimistic about our portfolio of assets, our strong management and operating teams, and the long-term prospects for the copper markets we serve.”.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

“If you have a tsunami and part of your supply chain is knocked out, as happened a few years ago, you have better info about where parts are,” he said, referring to the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan in 2011. Toyota temporarily shut two factories in the aftermath. In the logistics industry, UPS is already using chatbots.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 22, 2021

” Supply Chains and Sustainability As noted above, when Earth Day began, it was viewed as a protest against a century and a half of industrial development. As a result, businesses started paying attention to sustainability. The BCG/WEF report identified nine key actions companies can take to become more sustainable.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Peter Guinto capped his 12-year Air Force career in procurement by serving on the federal COVID supply chain task force and becoming head of contracting for the Medium-altitude UAS Division—the unit responsible for keeping the United States’ edge in warfighting drones. As originally reported by Defense News , $14 billion worth of U.S.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Most supply chain professionals probably consider “cheap steel and aluminum” a good thing: lower raw material costs generally mean lower prices on intermediate materials, parts, and finished goods. And chances are that few in the procurement field have ever given much thought to whether they were sourcing “high-carbon” steel or aluminum.

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