Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 28, 2022

This week the South Korea headquartered company reported quarterly financial results for the March 31 ending first quarter. In response to persistent issues with raw materials and logistics, the Company plans to further optimize operations by establishing sales and supply pans further down in advance.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

South Korea. We continue to make mention of the S&P Global South Korea Manufacturing PMI® which continues to reflect a theme of a quickened downturn in the country’s manufacturing sector. The September PMI value fell deeper into contraction at a reported value of 47.3, slipping 0.3 percentage points from July’s value.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2022

based EV battery production facilities include South Korea headquartered LG Energy Solution , Samsung SDI and SK Innovation , each with a designated branded automotive partner. Toyota has further announced plans to source an EV battery production facility in the U.S. as part of a new EV vehicle global investment plan. .

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2023

Further indicated were signs of weakness occurring in China , Japan , Malaysia, South Korea , Taiwan and Vietnam. Source: S&P Global and Other Sources. Report authors noted that sector data of new orders indicated that contraction occurred across consumer, intermediate and investment goods industries.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

The main countries affected by the drought are China, Japan, South Korea, and the US, as the Panama Canal facilitates 46% of container movement from northeastern Asia to the US. Other waterways have also been impacted by climate change The Panama Canal is just the latest example of how climate change can impact logistics in waterways.

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20Cube Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2022

However, despite becoming the latest epicenter for sourcing and manufacturing activities, economic growth in certain countries is expected to slow down this year due to various reasons. They are emphasizing on renewable sources of energy. This growth is accredited to the economic expansion and policy changes in countries like India.

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Resilinc

JULY 26, 2022

While reduced demand caused most of the decline, supply chain issues also figured prominently, with supply chain disruptions continuing to shift from “component shortages to logistics disruptions,” according to Gartner.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 14, 2020

Although this is not the first or the last event to disrupt global supply chains, unpredictable logistics require a proactive approach for importers and exporters to keep business running as usual. Backup sourcing options. Robinson continues to monitor the situation in the U.S. The latest in air and ocean travel. and Europe.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Examples are: Samsung Electronics , which is shifting part of its domestic phone production to Vietnam due to the rapid advance of COVID-19 in South Korea. In the future, businesses will diversify their supply chains and source locally so they are not as dependent on one procurement source as they are now.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Business costs will rise for those who are sourcing some or most of their raw materials or goods from China. Their logistics and postal system may not be reliable or sophisticated enough to handle a drop ship to the United States. Less affected are Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand. So, the inevitable will happen.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2023

A follow-on report by Bloomberg indicated that deals were potentially in progress involving China based BYD , and South Korea based Hyundai Motors , in addition to Tesla. Reports cautioned that a deal had not been signed and could not come to pass.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. In South Korea , Hyundai announced the suspension of its production lines due to supply chain disruptions in China.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

Global wide production, transportation and logistics activity levels reported for February, but continued rather concerning data related to global transportation service levels and cost. Commentary related to January’s PMI and logistics data can be accessed at this web link. Global Wide Production Activity. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 2, 2022

Services revenues associated with the offering of logistics and order fulfillment services to third-party sellers reportedly rose 9 percent in the quarter. The company’s mobile division that includes smartphones reportedly experienced higher revenues fueled by sales of premium models but were impacted by rising material and logistics costs.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

After almost 100 blank sailings in each of January and February, the number of cancellations decreased in March and even fewer are expected in April, according to global logistics company Agility. Ocean Freight. Make sure that your supply chain is ready to catch and ride the wave when it reaches you.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

The alternative supply chain or “ Altasian” is defined as countries consisting of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, the Philippines , Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangladesh. billion in population will be the linchpin of an alternative sourced Asian supply network. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

For instance, the bankruptcy of South Korea’s 7th largest shipping company (Hanjin Shipping) led to a dramatic reduction in global supply chain shipping capacity. Source raw materials from reclamation centers where possible. Economic Instability. What to Do About It. Connectivity.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2022

And now on this week’s logistics news: Amazon says it will launch drone deliveries this year. The company, in its quest to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025 has also been investing in electric vehicles as well as other alternative fuel sourced vehicles. UPS tests tiny battery-powered cycles in congested cities.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 9, 2020

South Korea, $28.7 Source Australian Bureau of Statistics. Refined petroleum: Australia sources most of its refined petroleum products from Singapore, which, with 138+ confirmed cases, is also in the COVID-19 firing line. Top Five Trading Partners and Value (in AUD) of Imports to Australia in 2019. China, $ 71.3

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

However, the published index indicated expansion level was rather mild, and was missing PMI data from South Korea which experienced a slight PMI contraction. We view such an indicator as clear evidence that sourcing for lowest cost manufacturing is again apparent among multi-industry supply networks.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 23, 2020

For example, in South Korea, 70 percent of consumers say they plan to shop online. Our consultants have helped many enterprises navigate the various processes involved in ecommerce logistics. How to Adapt Your Business for Online Order Delivery—Quickly. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. Coyote Logistics @CoyoteLogistics Coyote Logistics prides itself on its innovative logistics and supply chain philosophy.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Toyota Motor has recently shut down production lines due to semiconductor chip shortages in China, GM has closed plants in North America and cut production activities in South Korea, and Volkswagen is anticipating issues in 2021 in its factories located in China, Europe, and the United States. Related Posts. link] [link] [link].

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

is an American multinational corporation that focuses on supply chain management and logistics, including order management, delivery, trade financing, insurance, freight forwarding, and customs brokerage.” Unfortunately, they have no Google reviews so we had to look elsewhere for another source. on Trustpilot. on Capterra.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

is an American multinational corporation that focuses on supply chain management and logistics, including order management, delivery, trade financing, insurance, freight forwarding, and customs brokerage.” Unfortunately, they have no Google reviews so we had to look elsewhere for another source. on Trustpilot. on Capterra.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 30, 2015

China is not only an attractive market in terms of sourcing and manufacturing but also for the sale of goods due to the rapid growth of its middle class. For example, no single logistics service provider has a distribution network resembling anything close to nationwide coverage.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

That makes China a highly attractive market for imports, if you have a logistics provider who knows how to deliver your imports. Most imports come from Europe, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), South Korea, Japan, and United States, respectively, based on import value. Source: [link] ).

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Nevertheless, they offer possibilities for routes that may encourage domestic imports and exports as well as the growth of logistical activities. billion of its total revenue in the fiscal year 2014, placing it as the third-largest source of income in the nation.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2018

Drones, driverless vehicles, and global trade all made the headlines in this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Teamsters Tell UPS: No Drones or Driverless Trucks (WSJ – sub. Alibaba’s logistics arm works on driverless technology as automation pace picks up (South China Morning Post).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2023

In their Annual Report , Apple admits that “business can be impacted by political events, trade and other international disputes” and that “the Company’s manufacturing is performed in whole or in part by outsourcing partners located primarily in Asia, including China mainland, India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.”

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