The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Whilst I am Australian born, I was fortunate to have had an educational background spanning 3 continents, Australia, Thailand/Singapore and Denmark. I packed my (one) bag to start a considerable journey into becoming a Supply Chain Professional from the manufacturing floor up, with Detmold (Detpak) Packaging. .

Sourcing Strategies 162

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Negotiating Skills 162

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , provided a banner headline of renewed contraction as production conditions worsened by the end of Q2. in May to a value of 57.8 in May.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Price Reduction 52

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 5, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , provided a banner headline of global manufacturing output edging only slightly higher. That stated, the reported value of 49.6 declined 1.5

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Strategy 52

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Global Production Continues to Contract Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended 2023 on a noted lackluster footing. Manufacturing production reportedly contracted at a slightly quicker pace in December, dashing hopes for a point of stabilization. The December reading of 49.0

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Procurement Analytics Myanmar 52

RFgen

MARCH 26, 2013

The risk of disruption within global markets and trade routes is an ever-present threat, and businesses should take all necessary precautions to safeguard themselves by implementing supply chain software. The latest example of how data collection systems can help companies mitigate supply chain risks comes from Thailand.

Thailand 40

Thailand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Gartner 40

Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 5, 2016

The manufacturing sector is in the midst of a period of great change. JDA’s Manufacturing Pulse report examining consumer industries has revealed that in the last 12 months, more than two-fifths (42%) of European adults have bought goods directly from a manufacturer. Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016. Choose country.

Guinea-Bissau 60

Guinea-Bissau Virgin Islands Papua New Guinea Burkina Faso 60

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Major Trends: Volatile Production, Capacity Crisis & The Need for EV Automotive manufacturing is experiencing a huge global transformation compared to the past. At present, there is very limited roll-on/roll-off (RORO) availability, heavy port congestion, labour constraints and inflated costs.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Trends Modeling Supply Chain Software 130

EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. So I think we’re well qualified to present a general outlook for the wholesale and distribution industry. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub. The Rise and Rise of China. Supply Chain Dependencies.

Distribution 74

Distribution Trends Manufacturing Procurement Vietnam 74

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 20, 2019

To find out the truth, a group of reporters from the Guardian (a leading newspaper in the UK) tracked down the supply chain operations of US plastic waste and presented a chilling report in [link]. . First, the government can impose higher taxes on virgin plastic to create incentive for manufacturers to use alternative packaging materials.

Waste Reduction 60

Waste Reduction San Francisco Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 60

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 20, 2018

As the logistics industry in Vietnam becomes more liberalised, opportunities are opening up for new enterprises to cash in on a growing domestic and international demand for locally produced or manufactured products.

Vietnam 40

Vietnam Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Thailand 40

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2018

Those were among the phrases that officials voiced at a recent seminar in Bangkok organized by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). Thailand’s rulers, led by Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, are waging an all-out campaign to attract foreign investment to the country’s infrastructure and industrial sectors. “Stop and go.”

Thailand 40

Thailand Price Reduction Price Mitigation Strategies Supply Chain Network Software 40

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Over the course of the last decade, I have carefully recorded and reported presentation after presentation from conference after conference and interview after interview with supply chain leaders. Today’s supply chains were built assuming that manufacturing is the primary constraint and that oil was a $10/barrel.

Inventory Reduction 262

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Material Savings 262

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Unless you are customising your manufacturing for each product, we’ll assume the production cost is the same each time the same product is produced. Besides optimising the present or fixing the past, CTS reporting and analysis opens the door to what-if scenarios and projections. The reason for this is simple.

Purchasing Skills 74

Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 74

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 9, 2020

Australian imports from China mainly comprise manufactured goods, including telecommunications equipment, IT products, furniture, home ware, clothing, toys, sports equipment, and televisions. Thailand, $13.9 How Imports Have Been Affected. United States, $34.9 billion – partner share 13.6 Japan, $18.8 Singapore, $14.7

Australia 75

Australia South Korea United Kingdom Japan 75

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. She eventually threw away most of her clothes as they were far too thick for Thailand’s sunny and humid weather.

Manufacturing Procurement 71

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Just-in-Time Modeling Software 71

Requis

MARCH 23, 2021

The energy business presented the best opportunities so that is where I headed after school. I spent a long time with Bechtel doing large projects all around the world including Mexico, Thailand, Egypt, and India. This presents a competitive advantage for a company. I’m an engineer by training. And this is a significant amount.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Expense Reduction 52

EMERGE App

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Present your business card with two hands. Or, if you’re lucky to deal with tropical islands like Indonesia , Thailand and the Philippines , do remember the concept of island time. One way is to start in the very beginning by using suppliers and manufacturers that you can trust to deliver on time, every time.

Optimal Sourcing 45

Optimal Sourcing Currency Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing 45