Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2023

based companies had indicated in survey data and in concerted actions in termed China Plus sourcing strategies that either alternative, nearshoring, or reshoring efforts were being undertaken. the strategies were exploring nearshoring of prior foreign production, diversifying supplier networks and adding additional contingency inventories.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Background Supply chain ethical and social responsibility, that which umbrellas ESG conformance, have increasingly become a concern for businesses, large and small, along with their procurement organizations. Reportedly, the vast majority of detained goods were produced in either Malaysia, Vietnam or Thailand.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

This article explores the concepts of resilience and agility in supply chain management, their link with change, and the strategies employed to navigate the evolving business landscape. These changes can significantly impact supply chains by affecting sourcing strategies, trade routes, and market access.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

My projects in Malaysia, Philippines, China, Indonesia and eventually Vietnam, ranged from customer service and order fulfillment, shop-floor planning, inventory management, import/export and procurement. Integration of system, digitisation of the S&OP process and broader sourcing strategies were paramount to success of this role.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Recognizing the critical role of inventory management in risk mitigation, implementing proactive strategies, and nurturing collaborative relationships are the cornerstones of success. About the Author Jeroen Hendrik s is Director at Ar tof Supply Chain Sdn Bhd, a consultancy company focusing on supply chain operations, based in Malaysia.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In Malaysia, CEVA Logistics worked closely with L’Oréal , a major producer of luxury and consumer products, to develop a social initiative of providing jobs for the hearing impaired at our warehouse since June 2020. He played a key role in developing the Global CSR policy and defining the Group’s environmental strategy.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 16, 2017

However, providing such a service is challenging when the demand for parts is intermittent and procurement practices lack cohesion. A thesis project completed by Sachin Shedge, a graduate of the MIT-Malaysia Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program, explored the […].

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Even in Malaysia, retail sales during Christmas and Chinese New Year showed an 26.5% As Sales Director for Asia Pacific, Martin primarily focuses on go-to-market strategy, customer adoption and business growth in the region for E2open, the largest cloud-based provider of networked supply chain solutions. About the Author.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers added indications that China Plus materials supply or production strategies are garnering increased attention from businesses large and small. Apple declined to comment to either of these reports. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Over 90% of natural rubber comes from Asia, with Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia making up 70% of the world’s supply of natural rubber. Any consumers of natural rubber specifically, will need to rethink their procurement and supply line strategies in light of these market realities.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 16, 2022

Andrew Kinder ( @Kinder_ai ), a Senior Vice President of industry and solution strategy with Infor, insists, “COVID-19 has taught manufacturers a bitter lesson. According to Kinder, “CEOs and their executive leadership teams are obligated to reexamine and make business continuity strategies a priority. ”[2].

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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

In its current form the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a potential free trade agreement (FTA) between the US and 11 Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries (Canada, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Japan, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, and New Zealand). The United States currently has FTA’s with six (6) of the 11 TPP countries. Gupta, Ph.D.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Declines in the manufacturing sector were noted for Myanmar , Thailand , and Malaysia. These nations reportedly account for 98 percent of ASEAN manufacturing value added. by the end of the year.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Our magazine, LogiSYM is the largest circulating supply chain magazine globally with more than 70,000 subscribers and we run symposiums in Singapore, Malaysia and Dubai. His experience covers the full Logistics spectrum, from raw material procurement to. annually in Singapore, Malaysia and Dubai. Quality and Six Sigma.

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Proxima

APRIL 13, 2022

The first World Sustainable Procurement Day was quite some event and it was a great privilege to feature on a panel alongside Emma Howcroft from Avantor and Mark Freebairn from Odgers Berndtson. As Emma noted, conversations about how procurement can measure value rather than just price savings are longstanding.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

New order growth reportedly accelerated at the fastest in nearly three plus year, which is a likely indication that this region has become the new go-to for China Plus product sourcing strategies. This index is a compilation of seven termed ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

As the calendar now moves to the second half of 2022, it is important to focus on rapidly changing developments including a marked escalation in geopolitical tensions that impact global supply chain strategies. Investment firm Pimco indicated that countries such as India, Vietnam and Malaysia would benefit from China Plus sourcing actions.

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Resilinc

JULY 20, 2021

In the decades since, Linton and his teams at IBM, LG, Flex and other companies have driven billions in annual procurement to China and other Asian countries, helping to create the Asia-centric manufacturing supply chains of today. Now, Linton believes those supply chains must change.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam. Slight Improvement Among Grouping of ASEAN Manufacturers During 2024 we include for our readers highlights of the S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI®. in February compared to 50.3 in January, and 49.7

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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. Report authors noted that sector data of new orders indicated that contraction occurred across consumer, intermediate and investment goods industries.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 28, 2019

Low-cost country (LCC) sourcing is now a commonplace strategy for shrinking bottom line labor and material costs in most consumer products industries, including apparel, footwear, toys, and other manufactured products.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam. Deterioration Among ASEAN Manufacturers For this highlight of October PMI activity, we wanted to include for our readers the S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI®.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam. Deterioration Among ASEAN Manufacturers For these highlights of November PMI activity, we wanted to include for our readers the S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI®. percentage point increase from the 49.6

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2017

This is truly a brilliant plan on China’s part,” explains David Gonsalvez, CEO of the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation, which is part of the MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence Network. Honeywell is well-positioned to support OBOR through its China growth strategy and portfolio,” Wei explains.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 22, 2017

Australia and Japan are pushing to continue, however Malaysia and others are moving on, as they are not going to join now that the US is gone. This project is a 100 year trade strategy that China has undertaken. After the US dropped out of the TPP, the other 11 countries met in March 2017 to look for a 12-1 scenario.

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Vinculum

APRIL 28, 2021

This will save them the cost of premises, procuring necessary amenities, and a team of professionals to carry out the daily operations. Marketplaces allow retailers to collect data and derive actionable insights regarding customer purchase behaviour, in turn, helping retailers in rehashing their marketing strategy, and eCommerce operations.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Bed Bath & Beyond is also implementing inventory reduction strategies and is on track for a 5% reduction year-over-year by the end of the current fiscal year. In that vein, this discount retailer’s strategy is to get closer to its stores and customers.

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Vinculum

APRIL 28, 2021

This will save them the cost of premises, procuring necessary amenities, and a team of professionals to carry out the daily operations. Marketplaces allow retailers to collect data and derive actionable insights regarding customer purchase behaviour, in turn, helping retailers in rehashing their marketing strategy, and eCommerce operations.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

For some companies it means ethical procurement, for others it involves supporting worthy causes. One way to tell if a CSR programme is simply a marketing strategy is to check the length of the project. One way to tell if a CSR programme is simply a marketing strategy is to check the length of the project. Article summary.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order. The company began with a pilot operation using a manufacturer in Malaysia. Procurement analysis. Supplier communication. Supply and demand planning. Inventory planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In a separate question, survey respondents were asked whether they prioritized buying from companies that made it clear they have ethical sourcing strategies in place before Covid. While 78 percent of respondents were a net yes, only 25 percent indicated they always prioritized ethical sourcing.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 26, 2021

Whether to relocate supply or manufacturing from China to another low-cost country or switch to a near-shoring or re-shoring strategy is not a decision to take lightly. On the other, it’s unwise to underestimate the costs of switching procurement from one country to another. Germany’s Pullback From China.

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