Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As part of its connected geo strategy, FourKites has expanded its operations to Japan, as it sees the country as an important link in the global supply chain. Connected Teams Mr. Elenjickal said that we are living in a time of silos, which creates a lot of waste across teams and the entire supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

It currently has no limits on truck emissions, unlike other countries such as the United States, China, Japan and Canada, which already have truck fuel efficiency standards. Supply Chain Models Enable Companies to Compare and Test GHG Reduction Strategies.

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o9 Solutions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Having instantaneous knowledge that an underperforming product in Malaysia is taking up 30% of manufacturing capacity but the ROI is negative, running a scenario that recommends shifting production to a product that is stocking out in Japan but can improve your margins by 4%.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Both reports point out that even though the semiconductor industry as a whole is dealing with cyclical declines in overall market demand, key industry players like TSMC have to have exercise long-term capital investment strategies based on estimates of overall market and regional demand levels. Supply Chain Matters Perspectives. In June, U.S.

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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. Mitigating Risk – inventory tracking and dual sourcing are considered to be the most effective risk mitigation strategies. These are the types of issues that impact supply for an entire region.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Japan based automaker thus retains its global automotive industry’s recognition as the global leader in vehicle sales for four consecutive years running, outpacing rival global competitor Volkswagen. Global based auto producer Toyota Motor has retained its overall recognition as the top selling global automaker.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 31, 2024

As risk managers audit their vendors and programs at the start of the year, it’s also time to clean up old strategies and supply chain practices. Are those strategies costing your company money, time, and even market share? Out with the old and in with the new! What practices does your company hang on to that are old hat?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

This article explores the concepts of resilience and agility in supply chain management, their link with change, and the strategies employed to navigate the evolving business landscape. These changes can significantly impact supply chains by affecting sourcing strategies, trade routes, and market access.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 10, 2021

Many companies are now trying to push their omni-channel strategies as a way to build in free supply chain resilience for the future. . But the next time might be an earthquake in Japan, an economic downturn due to a financial crisis, a volcano in Iceland, new trade tariff wars, or even a major global waterway closure.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

2011: Earthquake/Tsunami in Japan. Robust risk mitigation strategies really work. These strategies will help you in both normal circumstance and situation under disruptions. Common robust strategies are supplier collaboration and part standardization. The Anatomy of Supply Chain Strategy. 2011: Thailand Floods.

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QAD

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Given his strong, even revered background in statistics, he was brought in by General Douglas MacArthur during the Allies’ occupation of post-war Japan to assist with the 1951 Japanese census. After the Second World War, Ford began production of transmissions for an upcoming model both in the United States and Japan.

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RFgen

AUGUST 10, 2015

Strategy Business Magazine examined how manufacturers in Japan responded to the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown. Manufacturers must find a strategy for supply chain logistics management that is flexible, reduces complexities and responds to changes so they are ready for any problems that occur.

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RFgen

AUGUST 10, 2015

Strategy Business Magazine examined how manufacturers in Japan responded to the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown. Manufacturers must find a strategy for supply chain logistics management that is flexible, reduces complexities and responds to changes so they are ready for any problems that occur.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Specific developments related to semiconductor design and production strategy are now ongoing and are increasingly providing evidence of shifting sands and likely longer-term fabrication and device packaging strategies. That is what continues to transpire in various ongoing developments and moves. and globally. Bob Ferrari.

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RFgen

JANUARY 29, 2017

Developing a supply chain management strategy is complex and time consuming but can directly impact the state of your supply chain. If you feel like your supply chain is prohibiting your company from exceeding its goals, you need to evaluate both it and your supply chain management strategy. And, as you probably know, they differ.

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RFgen

JANUARY 29, 2017

Developing a supply chain management strategy is complex and time consuming but can directly impact the state of your supply chain. If you feel like your supply chain is prohibiting your company from exceeding its goals, you need to evaluate both it and your supply chain management strategy. And, as you probably know, they differ.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

2] Included in her overview are: the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict; the Israeli-Gaza conflict; Houthi attacks in the Red Sea; tensions between China and Taiwan; China’s hegemonic ambitions, leading to territorial conflicts with Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, and India; and rising concerns about North Korean aggression.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 16, 2021

The report provides the foundation for six industrial base strategies “that underpin America’s economic and national security.” ”[3] The White House summary noted, “Our strategy must include taking defensive actions to protect our technological advantages. 5] Lora Cecere, “ Sage advice? 6] Shannon K.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

I began to focus on the use of technology and strategy to help logistics companies tackle growing consumer demand – the new “need it now” culture. Reducing reliance on different modes of transport or a single source location, while diversifying collaborative relationships within the market is key defensive strategy.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

L’Oréal’s global strategy embraces globalization with a keen focus on the customer. The Company’s strategy is to acquire brands developed on a local or regional scale and then bring them to a global scale in a short period of time. Defining the Strategy of Operations 4.0. L’Oréal’s Performance Compared to the Peer Group.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Pre pandemic we were importing the majority of our inventory from East Asia, in particular China and Japan. These strategies are based on your business’s resources and needs. We find that a top-off strategy works best when you have a busy warehouse. There are several methods for restocking practices.

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Resilinc

JUNE 6, 2023

As of negotiations on May 27 , the IPEF includes the US and 14 Asia-Pacific nations: Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam—that together represent 40% of the world’s GDP.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 16, 2023

One day in August 2022, a group of military and defense strategy experts gathered in Washington, DC, to play a game that simulated a Chinese amphibious invasion of Taiwan in 2026. Given these consequences, “Victory is therefore not enough,” wrote CSIS in its report, “The United States needs to strengthen deterrence.”

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Adapted from Ehrlich (2002); Stamatis (2002); George (2003); Bendell (2006); Bhuiyan et.al, (2006); Andersson et.al, (2006); Arnheiter and Maleyeff (2005); Nonthaleerak (2005); Kumar (2007); Magnusson et.al, (2003) Read more on Top 15 Lean Six Sigma Books to Level Up Your Continuous Improvement Efforts & Strategy on our website SCMDOJO!

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

According to McKinsey , the value of goods traded globally has tripled to more than US$10 trillion since 2000, and because of recent events, they are having to re-evaluate supply chain strategies. Unfortunately, the state of disruption to the current landscape has never been contemplated and very few strategies exist to navigate it.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers added indications that China Plus materials supply or production strategies are garnering increased attention from businesses large and small. Apple declined to comment to either of these reports. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Gen Z do not necessarily follow that the education is the ONLY core of career growth especially after a few economic debacles like 2008 financial crisis, the Japan nuclear crisis and the tsunami. CLEAR HUMAN RELATIONS STRATEGY IN PLACE. Organisation must have a clear human relations strategy to attract, hire and retain Gen Z.

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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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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

The paper itself is quite comprehensive and worthy of a review for supply chain sourcing and strategy leaders. and Japan based companies such as Dell, HP and Sony are leading the charge toward alternative sourcing options. In mid-July, this blog highlighted reports of how HP was modifying its global sourcing strategy.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Pricing Strategy Relative to overall pricing business and industry media reports note that this year, Apple has avoided across the board price hikes in the U.S. However, there are price hikes involving certain model iPhone 15 phones sold in China , India and Japan to reportedly offset currency value changes related to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2023

Added Thoughts Both South Korea and Japan are being positioned by evolving U.S, Japan itself is increasing its own investments in lower-tiered semiconductor materials supply capabilities along with fab capabilities. trade policy to be noted as friendly nation trade partners.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

The risk to build is high when you do not have a clear technology strategy to achieve the objective. During this period, he has worked across Singapore, China, Japan, Australia, and a few southeast Asian countries. I understood her point about “One Size does not fit All”. But I could sense hesitation in her voice too.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2023

Global contract semiconductor chip producer TSMC announced this week plans for its first European based semiconductor facility as an extension of an evolving production regionalization strategy. Likewise, Japan has been addressing added domestic investments in advanced semiconductor materials and components.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 23, 2022

The OECD also doubled its forecast for inflation among its members — which range from the United States to Australia, Japan and Latin American and European nations — to 8.5%, its highest level since 1988.”[1]. To do this, leadership teams must explore multiple strategies to win given business objectives. estimated in December.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The goal of the CSCR is to support the enduring resilience of critical supply chains in America as part of a long-term, government-wide strategy to foster supply chain resilience. To guide the $714 million in DPA investments made in 2023, the DOD will publish the first National Defense Industrial Strategy (NDIS).

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 18, 2019

This makes sense considering that they both emerged from the same location: the original Toyota Motor Company production plant located in Toyota, Japan. Imai cataloged, organized, and formalized the strategies deployed at Toyota and published them in his landmark 1986 book, “Kaizen: The Key to Japan’s Competitive Success.”

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 10, 2023

Bloomberg pointed to exports to markets including Australia , Brazil , Japan , Taiwan and South Korea declining by double-digit percentages as well. It needs to be supported by likely sources of product demand from a regional or country-specific lens, and supply strategy weighted with resilience, added agility and adaptability capabilities.

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