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Risk Management in Global Ocean Context

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Risk Management in Global Ocean Context Feature Article by LSCMS Shippers Council Rates have gone down massively in most trade lanes; congestion has eased, and capacity seems sufficient in most sectors. It appears that operational and procurement risks for beneficial cargo owners or shippers, in the short term, are minimal.

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Another Asian Trip and Added Apple Sourcing Options

Supply Chain Matters

Visits to Vietnam , Singapore and Indonesia have featured itineraries that included meeting with governmental leaders, technology users, content providers and other groups. From a supply chain sourcing perspective, a consistent theme in media reporting has been exploration or hints for added Apple supply chain sourcing.

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Snapshot of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

2023 Prediction Three: More Direct Control in Strategic or Tactical Multi-tiered Direct Materials Sourcing will Continue to be a Prominent Element of Business Strategy for Chief Supply Chain or Chief Procurement Officer Efforts. . In this Part Two posting, we provide highlights to Prediction Three outlined in our advisory.

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Added Headwinds for Global PMI Production Indices in June and Q2 2022

Supply Chain Matters

The recovery of manufacturing demand was not as strong as that of supply, but the subindex for total new orders rose above 50 for the first time in four months, and the gauge for new export orders returned to positive territory for the first time since last July.”. reported for March. percentage points from Q1 to Q2.

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What Should Supply Chain Management Teams Anticipate in 2023 and Beyond- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

That will have a direct impact on the dynamics of global container shipping, airfreight and logistics networks. Our overall theme for industry and global supply chains for 2023 is a Year of Adaptation, Realignment and Response to Economic and Geopolitical Forces. Global Wide Transportation and Logistics.

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Apple’s Plan to Produce New iPhone in Both China and India Long Planned

Supply Chain Matters

Another ongoing concern has been India’s logistics and transportation infrastructure and well as strict customs enforcement practices. In addition to India, Vietnam has been another area under consideration for component or final assembly production of Apple’ s consumer electronics hardware products. Bob Ferrari.

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Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Stabilize in February

Supply Chain Matters

Vietnam The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing PMI® returned to expansion level with a reported value of 51.2 Report authors however, qualified that the domestic market demand was the prime source of activity growth. In December output growth achieved a 13 month high, the fastest rate in new orders since February 2021.