The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Inspired by McKinsey’s 2020 consultancy report, which emphasizes transforming supply chains rather than temporary fixes, we believe a comprehensive approach to reskilling supply chain professionals is essential to meet future demands.

Purchasing Skills 130

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2023

Investment firm Pimco indicated that countries such as India, Vietnam and Malaysia would benefit from China Plus sourcing actions. For those businesses located in the U.S., the strategies were exploring nearshoring of prior foreign production, diversifying supplier networks and adding additional contingency inventories.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Investment firm Pimco indicated that countries such as India, Vietnam and Malaysia would benefit from China de-risking sourcing actions. For those businesses located in the U.S., the strategies were exploring nearshoring of prior foreign production, diversifying supplier networks and adding additional contingency inventories.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Oracle SCM

OCTOBER 24, 2019

As late as the late 80s, at least for the majority of North American companies, supply chains were predominantly local and, perhaps, nationwide at most. Most companies weren't buying from China or Taiwan or Malaysia like they are today. Even new electronic gadgets probably had a lifecycle of a couple of years.

Supply Chain Planning Software 84

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 22, 2017

Participants also attended the Innovation Showcase in Nelson Hall,, featuring two winning supply chain teams in the undergraduate and graduate divisions! 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.

Price Reduction 0

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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. At the same time, though, supply chain costs rose by more than $75 million.

Cost Reduction Strategies 54

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 54