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. COVID-19 Impact on Procurement. COVID-19 Impact on Shipping. Other Industries.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Supply chain and logistics consultant, educator, and podcast host Rob O’Byrne has over 40 years of supply chain experience. He has been helping companies design more profitable supply chains for over 25 years, most of them as founder and CEO of Logistics Bureau. Highlights from the Conversation.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Can the complex global supply network survive the COVID-19 pandemic? Define your procurement response strategy. Many countries have closed shops for non-essential and discretionary purchases, and even where they are open, consumers may be cautious about venturing to the high street, preferring to shop online.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In today’s Wall Street Journal , I was interviewed regarding a case that was just filed against Amazon by a large robotics , claiming that the e-commerce giant backed away from promises made early in the Covid-19 pandemic to support the supplier with millions of dollars in new purchases.

Forecasting 52

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Unleashed

MARCH 31, 2021

We live in a global economy and that has made the supply chain all the more important – these days partner companies could be anywhere in the world, facing any number of challenges. However, when people refer to supply chains, they often use the terms ‘supply chain’ and ‘logistics’ interchangeably.

Supply Chain Planning Software 69

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EMERGE App

JULY 11, 2018

Google a phrase like “sourcing products from China” and you’ll instantly be faced by almost 39 million results! This underscores the importance of China being the world’s manufacturing hub in the past decade, and most likely for the next few decades. Introduction. Products are the lifeline of your business.

Purchasing Skills 64

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub. It raised its prowess from running mere factories to one that offered a complete value chain: from research and development to shipping and fulfillment.

Distribution 74

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia. Supply Chain Competency: Focuses on core competencies to optimize operations.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 9, 2016

An excerpt from our book “The Procurement Value Proposition” got a nice section of CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly edition this week. I had the opportunity to also witness the evolution of the field now known as “supply chain management” over the past 25 years.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The Age of Agility: Building Resilience in the Supply Chain. Feature Article by Anthony Beavis, Managing Director APAC at Körber Supply Chain. Border controls, China’s zero-covid policy and global shipping costs and energy prices is putting increasing pressure on supply chains throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 19, 2016

the world’s largest network of optical retail stores is far along the path from historically being supplier-led to having a strong demand driven supply chain. And we are still on a journey with many more opportunities,” the Vice President Supply Chain says. Until a few years ago we were a very supply driven company.

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RFgen

AUGUST 12, 2020

The food and beverage industry must adapt to disrupted supply chains, urgent consumer safety and unpredictable demand. Warehouse automation in the form of mobile barcoding and data collection are vital technologies for survival in a pandemic climate. Nestle Incorporates Warehouse Logistics to Improve Coffee Supply Chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As a result, Global Supply Chains have experienced severe “Supply side Shocks” with massive disruptions impinging on all sectors. It even took authorities some time to recognise the vital importance of warehouse logistics, supply chain continuity, truck drivers and other transport operators. Without delay.

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RFgen

AUGUST 12, 2020

The food and beverage industry must adapt to disrupted supply chains, urgent consumer safety and unpredictable demand. Warehouse automation in the form of mobile barcoding and data collection are vital technologies for survival in a pandemic climate. Nestle Incorporates Warehouse Logistics to Improve Coffee Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Software 52

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EMERGE App

JULY 16, 2018

These two e-commerce business models have really taken off in the past decade, helped no doubt by the resurgence of China as the world’s manufacturing hub, the app economy and the convenience of an always-on mobile web. Here, I’ll cover private label products first and how you should go about sourcing for suppliers.

Manufacturing Procurement 71

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RFgen

JUNE 20, 2013

Equipping your teams with supply chain mobility software is essential succeed in the 21st century. Supply chain professionals are under more pressure than ever to optimize processes and reduce spend. Inventory-heavy businesses must consider the cost and implications of these supply chain optimization strategies.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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RFgen

JUNE 20, 2013

Equipping your teams with supply chain mobility software is essential succeed in the 21st century. Supply chain professionals are under more pressure than ever to optimize processes and reduce spend. Inventory-heavy businesses must consider the cost and implications of these supply chain optimization strategies.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 26, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer.

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Other countries outside of yours will have an advantage in producing certain goods because of lower costs, a highly-tuned supply chain or an abundance of raw materials and labour. This should serve as a general framework to source products from different countries according to their strengths. Manufacturers vs Trading Companies.

Purchasing Skills 49

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Other countries outside of yours will have an advantage in producing certain goods because of lower costs, a highly-tuned supply chain or an abundance of raw materials and labour. This should serve as a general framework to source products from different countries according to their strengths. Manufacturers vs Trading Companies.

Purchasing Skills 40

Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement 40

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of reported February 2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Slight Rise in Global Wide Production Activity Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Supply chain stresses seem to have faded somewhat, at least on aggregate.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. I would call myself an accidental supply chain executive!

Supply Chain Network Software 40

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2017

In countless surveys over the past decade, manufacturers and retailers rank “improving supply chain visibility” as one of their top priorities. Yet, despite their focus on this effort and advancements in technology, achieving timely, accurate, and complete supply chain visibility remains an elusive goal for many companies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 8, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! Supply Chain Professional article and permission to publish here provided by Tim Moore. In my job, I have the privilege of constantly speaking with dedicated supply chain professionals globally.

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

China’s manufacturing prowess and efficient supply chain make it the de facto production capital of the world. I had to source for plain t-shirts to purchase in bulk in every possible color, size and material. They should at least have a registered office and a warehouse. Introduction.

Negotiate Pricing 40

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

We are pleased to continue our 2021 series our fire-side chat column with key people in the supply chain industry. Katie describes herself as “ passionate about driving efficiency & innovation in Supply Chain through technology” – a quality that is very relevant to face-up to the many supply chain challenges in our path !

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The queue of ships stacked high with brightly-coloured containers reached a record of 73 anchored container ships on September 19 and by last weekend still stretched as far as the eye could see — frustrating retailers and becoming a national symbol of an outdated and overwhelmed US supply chain. But you’ve got limitations today.”.

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