The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

With the crisis in Ukraine and sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation, fuel and energy prices are now soaring. And this was before the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. GLOBAL CRISES DRIVE PRICES SKY-HIGH. BE READY FOR THE NEW NORMAL.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 5, 2022

I had the opportunity to sit in on a very thorough presentation by a member of the Economist Intelligence Unit at the Center for Advanced Purchasing Studies meeting today. One of the biggest contributors to inflation is the increase of oil and gas prices, which will remain high as long as the conflict in the Ukraine rages.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The unrest – what a terrible BBC understatement that is – in Ukraine does not look to be going away in the near future and will possibly be hanging over us for considerably longer. This means that tea maybe sourced from Russia for EU countries but olives are imported from EU into Russia, for example.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 11, 2022

You must live in the present.”[1] ”[2] Since we can’t go back and must live in the present, we also must prepare for the future. Although there is a lot of talk about near-shoring or reshoring manufacturing, global trade remains an important aspect of the global economy. After all, the past is in the past.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 27, 2022

Correspondents from the New York Times observe, “Global forces such as supply chain disruptions, severe weather, energy costs and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have contributed to rising inflation rates that have spooked stock market investors and put President Biden’s administration on the defensive.”[3] ”[4]. Share data.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Puneet Saxena, Corporate Vice President of Manufacturing Industry Strategy at Blue Yonder, kicked off proceedings by welcoming attendees and setting the stage for the speakers and the panel discussion that were to follow. China, Ukraine, Middle East), high interest rates, concerns about recession, etc.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 1, 2022

Now the New York Minute is reflective of Russia waging war in Ukraine , precipitating a significant war footing on the European continent, the most significant since World War Two , including a widescale refugee crisis as Ukrainian citizens are forced to flee their homeland. Everything is a little out of sync right now. ”.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has brought forward an increased threat of geo-political tensions, a global energy shock along with incremental shortages of agricultural products such as grain and key raw materials such as titanium. Global manufacturing activity as depicted by the J.P. seen as a likely alternative.

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QAD

APRIL 11, 2023

Power was down and the plant suffered a complete loss of connectivity, presenting leadership with a serious challenge. Why Disruption is a Driving Force for Digital Investment Manufacturers are becoming comfortable with the discomfort of disruption and that isn’t a bad thing because it’s reality.

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Logility

AUGUST 31, 2022

The big events – COVID, weather and climate events, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – dominate the news cycle. If you’re a manufacturer, that means visibility into supplier orders, goods in transit, and if they will meet your production schedules. Start With the Customer Experience. Inventory Optimization Challenges.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The report, based on a global survey of indirect procurement professionals, reveals that 82% of respondents regard inflation as a major challenge over the next 12 months. Build Strong Relationships with Suppliers What tactics can indirect procurement professionals use to help them manage these various crises?

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Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

The latest China lockdowns combined with the Russia-Ukraine war is too heavy a burden. Some of these problems are unique to the United States, while others are present around the world.”[6]. According to John Bree, chief risk officer at Supply Wisdom, “The downstream impact is coming, and it’ll be heavy. ”[5] Roger W.

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o9 Solutions

JANUARY 5, 2023

From the earlier post-pandemic shocks to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the acceleration of energy transition, these factors have caused further uncertainty for the oil and gas industry. Decisions are taken at different stages within the supply chain (supply, manufacturing, and distribution) and at different levels.

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Herlitz Inventory Management

JULY 20, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused another wave of disruptions, particularly in food and energy. However, you may hear some, including myself, particularly in the wholesale or manufacturing space talk about inflationary profits. The stimulus bills left people with a lot of extra cash, and many Americans spent it. Why do they happen?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights February global manufacturing and supply chain indices and challenges relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels in the first quarter of 2022. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. The IHS Markit Manufacturing PMI™ reported a value of 57.3

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

percent of global economic growth for the coming year which began with the statement : “ Global economic growth prospects are confronting a unique mix of headwinds, including from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, interest rate increases to contain inflation, and lingering pandemic effects such as China’s lockdowns and disruptions in supply chains.”.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 12, 2023

Supply Chain Immunity: Overcoming our Nation’s Sourcing Sickness in a Post-COVID World (Synthesis Lectures on Operations Research and Applications , provides a solid grounding on this timely matter. In the case of this US manufacturer of swab test kits, they received their message in the form of a special delivery by hand!

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 29, 2022

CEO Andy Jassy indicating in a statement: “ The pandemic and subsequent war in Ukraine have brought unusual growth and challenge s.” In a communication to hosted sellers, Amazon stated: “ In 2022, we expected a return to normalcy as Covid-19 restrictions around the world eased , but fuel and inflation have presented further challenges. ”.

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Taulia

MARCH 15, 2023

While none of these territories have been able to escape the present global economic adversity fully, the UK appeared a striking outlier in terms of the scale and severity of the challenges inflation poses to its business community. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine compounded this difficult situation in early 2022.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

This was an eye-opening experience, as we examined war rooms depicting the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on global supply chains, with detailed supplier mapping graphics and impact analyses.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 14, 2022

For decades, ASEAN manufacturing, once seen as a global phenomenon, had been overshadowed by the meteoric rise of Chinese factories. percent of global manufacturing output and was regarded as the world’s manufacturing superpower. Building manufacturing opportunities from the ground up. In 2019, China accounted for 28.7

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Synovos

MARCH 11, 2024

The Benefits of Outsourcing MRO Integrated Supply Chain for Food Manufacturers When RS Integrated Supply first started managing Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) for one US food manufacturer, the client was a fledgling company. “I Food production is, however, different to other areas of manufacturing in crucial ways.

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Gravity Supply Chain

MAY 20, 2022

These two innovations opened up the possibility of a diversified global manufacturing system in which products, including the parts that would be assembled into more advanced products elsewhere, could be made in the most cost-effective regions. The quantity of goods carried by containers soared from 102 million metric tons in 1980 to about 1.83

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Unleashed

MAY 22, 2022

As Ben Vear puts it: “Business is keeping up with category growth, and category growth keeping up with manufacturing bases? Dairy alternatives haven’t, so they’ve outgrown the capacity globally of manufacturers.” A cautionary tale is provided by the dairy alternative category. The lesson? Three Spirits’ solution?

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RFgen

MARCH 22, 2023

Global Economic Uncertainty & Supply Chain Disruptions In 2023, supply chain companies must navigate the challenges presented by global economic uncertainty, leading to periodic supply chain disruptions. Meanwhile, turmoil in Ukraine is here to stay for the time being. Businesses must adapt to keep goods flowing.

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Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Deglobalization will accelerate, and reshoring and localization of manufacturing will continue 2023 has seen a severe freight recession, especially in North America, with significant overcapacity and declining rates for ocean shipping as well. Circular economies will increasingly be sustainable, and local economies as well.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Clogged ports, a shortage of raw ingredients, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, fires, and floods have all served to challenge the smooth flow of goods. Major can manufacturers also cater to large companies, such as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. This means that smaller manufacturers were left out in the cold. A shortage of carbon dioxide.

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Taulia

APRIL 13, 2022

As the last couple of years have demonstrated, even the most optimized supply chains are not immune to the risk presented by possible disruption – and this, in turn, can make it difficult for companies to meet orders on time. Supply chain disruption is a major concern for companies around the world. Geopolitical events.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This edition will cover all things related to the Semiconductor Supply Chain: Why semiconductors have been supply constrained What manufacturers are doing to respond What the future of the industry will look like According to Gartner, the semiconductor industry grew a staggering 26.3% in 2021 and is projected to grow another 7.4%

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Elementum

AUGUST 31, 2022

This edition will cover all things related to the Semiconductor Supply Chain: Why semiconductors have been supply constrained What manufacturers are doing to respond What the future of the industry will look like. But this growth presents a unique, global supply chain challenge. in 2021 and is projected to grow another 7.4%

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The automotive sector has switched lanes into a new digital world, where the pace of change is also hurtling manufacturers into oncoming traffic in the form of geopolitical, economic and natural crises. Click to watch a 2-minute video presentation by Salim Shaikh. This proactivity is best achieved through a rethink of the supply chain.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 23, 2024

Accomplished procurement veteran and author Tom Linton provides valuable insights into the supply chain risk management landscape in 2024 in this exclusive Q&A. In this Q&A, Tom shares insightful stories from his over 20 years in procurement and tells us what should be top of mind for supply chain managers in 2024.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 27, 2022

I helped to set the stage by providing an overview of the disruptions occuring in manufacturing, ports, transportation, carriers, and the resulting increases in material, labor, and transportation costs. ” He also provided some fascinating views on the Russia-Ukraine war. What if instead we focused on FLOW?”

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary we address the dichotomy of revisiting supply chain strategic sourcing strategies in the wake of a rapidly changing l landscape of challenges. Strategic Sourcing Shifts Away from China. Background. and Chinese based high tech electronics providers.

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Precoro

AUGUST 31, 2023

Recall how manufacturers had to limit their on-site staff due to coronavirus safety regulations; more recently, food production in Ukraine was disrupted, which in turn affected the sales channels of Ukrainian products and everyone around the world who uses or distributes them. In situations like these, every cent matters.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 12, 2022

Despite overwhelming evidence that globalization has improved the world’s economic fortunes — and raised millions out of poverty — it has been aggressively attacked by many in the west as jobs and manufacturing moved overseas. The anger of displaced workers is understandable.

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