Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 22, 2024

A report from Reuters indicates that while Apple has no manufacturing facilities in the country, the company has been setting up application developer academies which qualify for localized investment for the selling of products within Indonesia. Apple has been a master at exercising many such strategies.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides monthly highlight commentary and perspectives on published January 2023 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Our previous posting in this series of global wide manufacturing PMI highlights was in early January summarizing both December and Q4-2022 reported indices data. increased 0.4

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 5, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , provided a banner headline of global manufacturing output edging only slightly higher. That stated, the reported value of 49.6 declined 1.5

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The May report indicated that the global wide PMI has now been below the neutral 50 mark for nine consecutive months, and again an indication of manufacturing recession conditions. in April to 58.7 value in April to 58.2 value in April.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , provided a banner headline of renewed contraction as production conditions worsened by the end of Q2. in May to a value of 57.8 in May.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Unilever is one of the world’s largest food manufacturers. For example, if they buy a component for their hardware products in Thailand, they have an estimate for the logistics emissions associated with the component. Oracle also offers a logistics modeling tool to look at how different policies would affect sustainability.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

The short answer is that it is indeed possible to re-shore manufacturing but it will take a change in government policies as well as sizeable state incentives to private enterprise to turn the ship around. Can Australian Manufacturing be Brought Back Home from China? Only time will tell. Why China Became Australia’s Factory.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Global Production Continues to Contract Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended 2023 on a noted lackluster footing. Manufacturing production reportedly contracted at a slightly quicker pace in December, dashing hopes for a point of stabilization. The December reading of 49.0

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

In early April 2022, economists at Goldman Sachs indicated that supply chain resilience was a top-of-mind topic for manufacturers and retailers and observed that three main strategies were being undertaken. product demand needs while a portion will shift to Thailand to support Asian market demand needs, according to cited sources.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 20, 2020

COVID-19 and the Future of China Sourcing and Manufacture. But global dependence on Chinese manufacturing is mind-boggling…. The overriding reason for this China-dependence is the cost factor, and weaning manufacturing away from that country comes at a hefty price. Alternative Manufacturing Hubs: Asia’s Promise.

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Sustainable manufacturing refers to the ability to manage manufacturing operations “in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Sustainability Objectives for Manufacturers. Where Does ERP Come into Play with Manufacturer Sustainability Efforts?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

A virus in China disrupts auto manufacturing in Detroit , or a flood in Thailand takes out a cluster of research and production facilities. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. While supply chains are recovering, a recent survey found that 57% of shippers experienced longer lead times from suppliers in China.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 20, 2018

To help you with your research, we decided to put together this brief summary of the logistics landscape in Vietnam. To help you with your research, we decided to put together this brief summary of the logistics landscape in Vietnam. A Land of Logistics Opportunity. Key Logistics Challenges in Vietnam.

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Unleashed

JUNE 22, 2022

It’s been a long two years for manufacturing and logistics businesses at the sharp end of rapidly-changing global events. But which sub-sectors of manufacturing and logistics struggled most to fulfil orders during the pandemic, and how quickly did they rally?

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Resilinc

JULY 6, 2021

Reuters’ reporting team interviewed a wide range of managers at manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who predicted shortages of holiday gift items. It was an outbreak in the vast Shenzhen manufacturing and export hub that led to infections among dock workers and the sharp cutback in shipping out of Yantian, Nansha, and Shekou.

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Resilinc

MAY 17, 2022

And for OEMs in virtually every manufacturing industry, supply chains are where much of their climate change risk lies. Climate change first arose as a topic in supply chain management because most of the greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted by OEMs and large retailers are produced by supplier and logistics firms.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Other materials are added to both synthetic and natural rubber to instill desired functional properties through the manufacturing process. Over 90% of natural rubber comes from Asia, with Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia making up 70% of the world’s supply of natural rubber.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

Our annual predictions advisory began with a summary of prevailing global economic, financial and manufacturing outlooks. Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Activity. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. Economic Outlook Significantly Changed. for the month of December 2021.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub. The voracious appetite of US consumers for goods — from Apple products to Xmas trees — saw China become the de facto manufacturer of consumer goods.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2018

Those were among the phrases that officials voiced at a recent seminar in Bangkok organized by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). Thailand’s rulers, led by Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, are waging an all-out campaign to attract foreign investment to the country’s infrastructure and industrial sectors. “Stop and go.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2023

Well, ARC Advisory Group , the owner of Logistics Viewpoints, has been conducting research on the PLC market for decades. And now on to this week’s logistics news. million-square-foot warehouse in Connecticut Flexport announced the acquisition of Shopify Logistics’ assets, including Deliverr. Come on – not a chance!

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights select June and Q2-2022 global manufacturing and supply chain indices, with the data indicating increased headwinds and challenges in the months to come. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. Global Wide Production Activity. Select Regional Highlights.

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Elementum

MAY 26, 2022

They expanded first into other parts of eastern Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, India), then into eastern Europe (Poland, Ukraine) and Mexico. Specialization and quality began to drive important sourcing decisions rather than the sole lever of saving partners a few dollars on materials and manufacturing alone.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

2015 was a big year in terms of logistics and globalization for Amazon, who began making their way into the shipping industry, registering in China as a freight forwarder and a shipping broker for 12 routes, including Shanghai to Los Angeles and Hamburg. Lazada now owns Redmart and Alibaba has a controlling stake in Lazada.

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Supply chain and logistics consultant, educator, and podcast host Rob O’Byrne has over 40 years of supply chain experience. He has been helping companies design more profitable supply chains for over 25 years, most of them as founder and CEO of Logistics Bureau. It’s embarrassing to say, but I’ve been in logistics since 1975.

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Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 26, 2012

Little did we know that 2011 would bring earthquakes in New Zealand, a tsunami in Japan and record floods in Thailand which, looking back made 2010 look like a cake walk. IDC (Worldwide manufacturing supply chain 2012 top 10 predictions) agrees, saying “Risk Management will mature as a focus area for supply chain segmentation”.

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Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

Instead of trying to cut costs silo by silo, these companies take an integrated view of operations (product design, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain management). The prize is huge for manufacturers that get it right. Manufacturing in-house can reduce exposure to overseas suppliers in the face of a trade war.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 14, 2017

Well, I asked Mal Walker one of our Logistics Outsourcing experts, exactly that question! Can you give us a brief introduction to supply chain and logistics outsourcing? Logistics Outsourcing Training in Thailand. Supply Chain, Transport, Logistics Outsourcing Consultants. Key Reasons for Logistics Outsourcing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

As a result of the intensifying battle, more and more companies announced plans or are considering shifting manufacturing from China. As the pandemic hits globally, manufacturing in Vietnam is experiencing continued and unprecedented growth relative to other low-cost countries. .” Vestring et al. Organizing a visit.

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EMERGE App

JULY 16, 2018

These two e-commerce business models have really taken off in the past decade, helped no doubt by the resurgence of China as the world’s manufacturing hub, the app economy and the convenience of an always-on mobile web. She eventually threw away most of her clothes as they were far too thick for Thailand’s sunny and humid weather.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

It even took authorities some time to recognise the vital importance of warehouse logistics, supply chain continuity, truck drivers and other transport operators. In a highly globalised and integrated world economy, China plays a pre-eminent role as a manufacturing heavyweight – the factory of the world representing 17%-20% of world GDP.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

After Celestica I went to work for Psion Teklogix before starting my own Solar panel manufacturing company. Over my career I have established supply chains for global leaders like EMC, Cisco, HP and others in China, Europe, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Mexico and across North America.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Whilst I am Australian born, I was fortunate to have had an educational background spanning 3 continents, Australia, Thailand/Singapore and Denmark. I packed my (one) bag to start a considerable journey into becoming a Supply Chain Professional from the manufacturing floor up, with Detmold (Detpak) Packaging. .

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Figure 1: Identifying gaps in supply chain competency Overall Findings from three segments of industry were identified namely logistics, manufacturing and trading. The logistics industry is known for its cost sensitivity and customer-oriented approach.

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RFgen

JUNE 20, 2013

While many companies have witnessed significant success as world trade shifts toward rapid growth markets such as India, China, Vietnam and Thailand, it is important for businesses to effectively manage variables like cross-border and country taxes. Being aware of potential challenges is the first step on the way to optimization.

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RFgen

JUNE 20, 2013

While many companies have witnessed significant success as world trade shifts toward rapid growth markets such as India, China, Vietnam and Thailand, it is important for businesses to effectively manage variables like cross-border and country taxes. Being aware of potential challenges is the first step on the way to optimization.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Last year, $450M of profits were lost in the Japanese auto industry and Intel lost 1$ billion in revenue due to floods in Thailand and the associated impact on Thai suppliers. Today’s supply chains were built assuming that manufacturing is the primary constraint and that oil was a $10/barrel.

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