Resilinc

OCTOBER 23, 2023

About eight of those years in Life Sciences were spent at the world’s largest dental products company, where I was responsible for global procurement. In 2011, after the Japan tsunami destroyed one of our most critical sole suppliers, it created a call to action in the company to invest in a sustainable approach to proactively mitigate risk.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

For too long, supply chain risk management has been mostly confined within supply chain circles. CEOs and government agencies were more than happy to let a few experts deal with supply chain challenges. Supply chain cyber attacks are costly both in terms of time and money.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2014

If you’re a supply chain or logistics executive and you’re looking for ways to improve as a leader this year, here are my five recommendations: 1. Ask “What are the risks?”more Supply chain management is risky business — and the risks are growing every day. more often.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2024

As more industries face ransomware attacks, it’s a good idea for any supply chain company to hire cyber experts to prevent disruptions. Natural disasters Natural disasters, like tsunamis, can have radical impacts across worldwide supply chains.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Organizations now need to consider the potential ripple effects of disruptions across their extended supply networks. For instance, during the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Toyota’s robust supply chain resilience allowed it to quickly recover and restore operations.

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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.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Reason #3 Not having end-to-end supply chain visibility. Reason #4 Making key decisions by modelling the supply chain in Excel. Reason #5 Not having a supply chain risk management process. Reason #6 Not effectively managing inventory. I went into a store the other day.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Japan based labor union representing production workers at Toyota Motor are reportedly seeking the equivalent of a 7.6 Reportedly the labor union is seeking a target of upwards of a 5 percent increase in annual wage rates for workers across Japan. The UAW has further indicated active actions targeting Tesla’ s U.S.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 23, 2024

Accomplished procurement veteran and author Tom Linton provides valuable insights into the supply chain risk management landscape in 2024 in this exclusive Q&A. As we move into the new year, there are many questions on our minds about the future of the supply chain. Tom: Supply chains are about time.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Further, Japan based shipping line Mitsui OSK Lines indicated a belief that this disruption could extend thru the balance of 2024. These assessments are despite continued joint nation naval and air military efforts to attack and neutralize believed Houthi rebel’s missile, drone, and small ship laden attack sites.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 9, 2019

this season, an above-average year is anticipated for East Asia that could affect production of consumer electronics sourced from China and Taiwan and more advanced technology products from Japan and nearby regions.”[1] While Resilience360 predicts a slightly below average number of hurricanes will affect the U.S.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 11, 2016

In the era of the global supply chain, many companies think about risk management in terms of “ macro agility ”—their ability to anticipate the likelihood of, and develop readiness plans for, major crises that impact the chain, like geopolitical instability and extreme weather.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2022

The Japan based automaker was not the only automaker electing to suspend manufacturing operations, but many others attributed their decision to the significant amount of sanctions being imposed on the Russian Federation , along with the belief that supply network and transport disruptions seem highly likely because of the existing situation.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

As I wrote following the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan in March 2011, the reality is that there is relatively little companies can do right now to minimize the impact of these disruptions. For related commentary, see Japan and Ecuador Earthquakes: Supply Chain Lessons from Past Disasters ).

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Resilinc

MAY 6, 2016

In 2011, the unthinkable occurred in Japan. It is during times like these that many companies rethink their supply chain vulnerabilities and threat matrices. The result is an upswing in interest in supply risk management and resiliency strategies and initiatives and associated technology solutions.

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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. The Wall Street Journal indicated that China ’s exports to the EU and to the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) each dropped by 21 percent.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2014

CIMC and Globe Tracker Collaborate to Accelerate Global Adoption of Supply Chain Tracking, Monitoring and Asset Management Services and Equipment. DHL launches North Asian multimodal service linking Japan to Europe. As I’ve written about before, social networking can play an important role in supply chain risk management.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2022

Secretary of Commerce , Gina Raimondo, indicated last month that South Korea , Japan and members of the European Union are each considering hefty subsidies to ensure stable supplies of semiconductor devices and that the U.S. Specifically noted: “ We are really at the tipping point right now in the semiconductor supply chain.”

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Other significant report highlights in this developed economies grouping was the index for Japan indicating that in September, new orders fell at the sharpest rate in two years, while a weakening Japanese yen drove manufacturing inflationary pressures higher. Japan, Taiwan ) the average PMI value for Q3 was 49.0,

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 26, 2021

From reactive issue management to proactive strategy. GSK’s approach to supply chain risk management has evolved substantially over the last several years, inspired and enabled by Resilinc. That has become a key driver for us—how risk management and resilience can lead into strategy.”.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 29, 2015

"The dangers are higher and the risks are more pronounced—but at the same time, we’re getting better at planning and responding.". Sheffi has made a career out of researching supply chain risk management. Think about 9/11, or the SARS epidemic, or the Japan earthquake and tsunami. How to Build Agility.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

This section will cover JIT and outsourcing by Apple Inc, Supply Chain Risk Management by Cisco System, Technology Roadmap by Intel, Supply Chain Network Model by HP, Mass Customization by Dell and Quality Management by Sam Sung.

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Kinaxis

JULY 8, 2015

On the other hand, I have worked with a company that within a few hours after learning about the Japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011, were able to determine the impact of supplier late deliveries and very quickly find alternate sources of supply. They already had a risk management strategy in place using what if scenarios.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The regions reported as having the most declines in production volumes were noted as Brazil, Canada, Japan , and the United Kingdom. The report’s authors indicated that five sub-indices, output, new orders, manufacturing employment, purchasing stocks and suppliers’ delivery times were collectively at levels of deterioration.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

As noted in our perspectives on reported Q1 PMI global indices, there are common themes of growing headwinds and added geo-political and/or supply network concerns related to effects of the Russia-Ukraine hostilities and China’s potential economic stumble as a result of a strict COVID-19 isolation policy. percentage points from Q1 to Q2.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

At Micron, Freeman developed and managed the company’s robust supply chain risk management strategy and programs, which uses Resilinc’s suite of tools and solutions. Since moving to Resilinc, Freeman has advised a wide range of clients on their journeys to robust supply chain risk management (SCRM).

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC), the company that makes the majority of latest-generation chips for Apple products, has committed to increasing capacity by spending $100 billion across the next three years, and building new factories in Arizona and Japan. How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 19, 2019

by Sarah Harkins Imagine that three natural disasters hit your global supply chain within three years. Between 2015 and 2016, earthquakes in Japan and explosions at a container storage station in China affected parts of the company’s supply chain. For Keysight Technologies, this isn’t a hypothetical scenario.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

Supply Chain Disruptions: A Survival Guide. Do you feel supply chain risk management is too complicated to implement? This article will show you how one of the worlds leading companies put a theory into practice and survive many supply chain disruptions. 2011: Earthquake/Tsunami in Japan.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Enterprise Asset Management: IT Asset Management (57). Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). Supply Chain Planning & Forecasting (59). Supply Chain Risk Management(SCRM) (17). Generic SCM (130). Multi-Channel Selling & Fulfillment (76). January 2014. December 2013.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As governments recognize the importance of supply chain resilience in reducing not only risks—but also costs—it’s time for businesses to invest. Learn more about the long-term value your business can derive from a mature and resilient supply chain risk management program.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The news of this policy change caused Asian stocks of semiconductor providers to fall, initially wiping out a reported $240 billion in global market value, especially as industry participants perceived that the measures could also impact chip providers beyond China including Japan , South Korea and Taiwan based companies. and globally.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

2011 – Japan earthquake / tsunami and Fukushima disaster. Even if for some unknown reason you think climate change is a hoax, it doesn’t matter, these events will continue to be the new way of life for all of us, including supply chain practitioners. 2013 – Massive tornado packing 200 mph winds in the Oklahoma City area.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2022

Yet, this legislation is not unique from a global perspective in that many other countries and regions including China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan the Eurozone , are already spending billions on such incentives.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

During this past fall, a higher frequency of flooding brought about numerous typhoons struck core manufacturing areas such as the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan and China, the prime supply tiers for producing consumer electronics. Enterprise Asset Management: IT Asset Management (57). Supply Chain Planning & Forecasting (59).

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Resilinc

JULY 25, 2023

Having lived, worked, managed, and led global teams for 13 years, I saw what building a strategy from the ground up looked like. What did the process of building a supply chain risk management program look like? Remember the tsunami in Japan ? What did you learn from building that strategy with your team?

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 16, 2021

In the past two decades, the United States has outsourced much of its semiconductor production, and as a result, the United States is heavily dependent upon countries such as Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and China for importing semiconductors.”[3] and China are currently the world’s largest consumers of these minerals and materials.

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