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Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Stabilize in February

Supply Chain Matters

That stated, February’s activity appears to have regional specific connotations with upturns in production volumes across areas of Asia , specifically the ongoing re-opening of China ’s manufacturing sector, and upturns in India , the Philippines and Thailand manufacturing and supply chain activity levels.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Chris Darbyshire, VP Operations at Softchoice!

Supply Chain Game Changer

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. We actively promote e-waste programs and source from environmentally contious suppliers. A safe and welcoming place where you can be who you are.

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How Pure Storage Withstood the Pandemic

Logistics Viewpoints

Dual sourcing has also helped with partner responsiveness. Pure Storage reduced their dependency on sourcing from the Far East. They moved their core sourcing location for core subassemblies to the US and Mexico. 70% of Pure Storage’s business is in North America. There are also monthly executive review meetings.

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What Are B2B Marketplaces – And Should You Join One?

Unleashed

This can lighten the load of business logistics and administration and lessen costs. They compete with the likes of Hong Kong-based Global Sources, which has been around since the early 1970s and is now owned by UK-based Clarion Events. Thailand’s OfficeMate, founded in 1994. What are the downsides of B2B marketplaces?

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

These routes are typically found connecting important marketplaces with active commercial trade systems, such as Western Europe, North America, and East Asia. Nevertheless, they offer possibilities for routes that may encourage domestic imports and exports as well as the growth of logistical activities.

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The Pullback From China: Will it Be Harder for SMEs?

Logistics Bureau

Contract manufacturers for Apple, including Foxconn, are relocating some production to India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand. Sony: Japan’s best-known tech company relocated its smartphone manufacturing from China to Thailand, citing rising costs in China as a primary reason for the decision. Recognition of that fact seems abundant.

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