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

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 20, 2020

COVID-19 and the Future of China Sourcing and Manufacture. But global dependence on Chinese manufacturing is mind-boggling…. The overriding reason for this China-dependence is the cost factor, and weaning manufacturing away from that country comes at a hefty price. Alternative Manufacturing Hubs: Asia’s Promise.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

The short answer is that it is indeed possible to re-shore manufacturing but it will take a change in government policies as well as sizeable state incentives to private enterprise to turn the ship around. Can Australian Manufacturing be Brought Back Home from China? Only time will tell. Why China Became Australia’s Factory.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and October published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled continued contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. in November.

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Resilinc

JULY 6, 2021

The extreme port congestion and container shortages that drastically reduced shipping out of Southern China last month have eased, but as freight volumes from Yantian and other Pearl River Delta ports recover, the rebound will send another wave of disruptions through the troubled global shipping network, according to American Shipper.

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Elementum

JUNE 6, 2016

Mexico may become the global manufacturing nerve center if the country plays its cards right. According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, Mexico ranks number eight out of 40 countries including Canada, Sweden, and Vietnam. Looking Deeper. Mexico has its share of challenges, of course. Branching Out.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. Shipping costs are also expected to spike upwards. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub. They have come to grow dependent and accustomed to working with Chinese manufacturers and suppliers.

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QAD

JANUARY 9, 2020

Manufacturing in Thailand. In addition, manufactured products in Thailand include textiles, beverages, tobacco products, cement, jewelry, appliances, computers automotive parts and agricultural equipment. . Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Australia and Malaysia. of the workforce.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As a Navy Captain, Steve commanded a Tactical Destroyer Squadron of up to fifteen ships in the Atlantic and Sixth Fleet (Mediterranean) area of operations. He was also responsible for the in-port Navy-wide training of home-ported ships assigned to the Atlantic Fleet as well as of all personnel involved in mine counter-measures warfare.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 18, 2019

In mainland China (and even in other countries that celebrate the holiday such as Indonesia, Malaysia, North Korea, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, and Brunei), the Chinese New Year holiday is a very big deal. Shipping delays. Consider other manufacturing locations. Chinese New Year 2019: How will it affect my business?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

In prestige beauty and nutritional supplements, the cost to ship the product is minuscule. For example, we produce in Vietnam and China. We produce there because the regulations say that you need to manufacture there to sell there. Vietnam is a low-cost market to produce products. What suggestions do you have for others?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

Business and supply chain focused media reports already point to increased supplier and manufacturing investment in regions such as Mexico, Eastern Europe, India, Vietnam and other regions as responses to added supply network resiliency or agility. based manufacturing facilities had soared by over 116 percent. Canada or Mexico.

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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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Elementum

MAY 26, 2022

2) Ship to the US and Western Europe. They expanded first into other parts of eastern Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, India), then into eastern Europe (Poland, Ukraine) and Mexico. From 2002 to 2013, the cost of manufacturing in China increased almost 500%, making China significantly more expensive than places like India.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 3, 2022

Once again the data collectively provides evidence that disruptions remain occurring among industry supply chains, compounded by the manufacturing, logistics and transportation disruptions occurring in China. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Again Decline. This index tends to be weighted more toward large state-owned manufacturers.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 24, 2022

The report specifically cited iPhone contract manufacturing assemblers Foxconn, Pegatron , Wistron , MacBook producer Quantra Computer , AirPods producer Inventec , each being asked to evaluate alternative sourcing cost and other factors. In April of this year, a facility in India began producing the iPhone13.

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Unleashed

JUNE 22, 2022

It’s been a long two years for manufacturing and logistics businesses at the sharp end of rapidly-changing global events. But which sub-sectors of manufacturing and logistics struggled most to fulfil orders during the pandemic, and how quickly did they rally?

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Demand Solutions

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

They run a small, up-and-coming, entirely fictional manufacturer called XYZ Corporation (I think they’re working on a new name, but their branding agency hasn’t gotten back to them). XYZ is now outsourcing a lot of its manufacturing to Vietnam. But there’s a snag. That makes communication difficult.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

We further predicted a revisiting of vertical integration materials sourcing strategies in industries where such moves would enhance supply network risk mitigation, especially in industries such as automotive and high-tech manufacturing, supply chain logistics or order fulfillment services. For those businesses located in the U.S.,

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Some US manufacturers, however, have resorted to airlifting supplies from China at a premium price. These smart operators include: John Deere: The agricultural vehicle manufacturer says it expects to spend $40 million (USD) on expedited freight to ensure there is no disruption in supply.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Manufacturing Support Contrary to the past 2-3 years, the shipping for all four of the new iPhone models is consistently communicated as September 22, with pre-orders now being accepted. The inference is that pricing strategy is compensating for declines in iPhone demand. In the most July ending quarter, Apple reported an overall 2.4

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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 Shipping. And, according to some analysts, things could get worse—a whole lot worse!

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Moreover, Amazon refused even to discuss the situation in good faith with Gilimex, locking Gilimex’s CEO and management team out of Amazon’s headquarters in North Reading, Massachusetts after the Gilimex team had traveled thousands of miles from Vietnam for a meeting.”

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

2015 was a big year in terms of logistics and globalization for Amazon, who began making their way into the shipping industry, registering in China as a freight forwarder and a shipping broker for 12 routes, including Shanghai to Los Angeles and Hamburg. Lazada now owns Redmart and Alibaba has a controlling stake in Lazada.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 6, 2020

Lucky are the companies that can shift production to other countries like Mexico or Vietnam. But these measures are not sufficient to replace China, the world´s manufacturing powerhouse or the purchasing power of the world’s biggest economy. The third is exports to China.

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All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Amazon Sued by Supplier for Breach of Agreement Gilimex Inc a Vietnamese warehouse equipment manufacturer is suing Amazon for $280 million, claiming that the e-commerce giant backed away from agreements…

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

That will have a direct impact on the dynamics of global container shipping, airfreight and logistics networks. In line with prevailing economic forecasting, readers should anticipate continued uncertainty of global markets and the actual likelihood of various regional economic and manufacturing recession conditions in the coming year.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

To date, most of our content has covered topics related either to logistics or manufacturing outsourcing. Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres.

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Unleashed

MARCH 31, 2021

When we refer to the ‘supply chain’, we’re referring to the network of suppliers, manufacturers, producers, shipping companies and more who, when combined, produce, ship and sell products and services to end-users. The life of coffee begins with growers in the likes of Brazil or Vietnam. Reduce focus on shipping.

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EMERGE App

JULY 16, 2018

When you’re in the e-commerce industry or entrepreneurship space, buzzwords like “drop shipping” and “Amazon FBA” just roll off your tongue. It’s not the world’s manufacturing hub for a reason. Also, you’ll want to meet manufacturers. Pro Tip #4: Use the Cheapest Shipping Method.

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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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Gravity Supply Chain

MAY 20, 2022

Spire provides real-time information and analytics based on global maritime automatic identification system (AIS) technology—Spire’s constellation of small satellites captures the courses and current status of container ships across the globe. In 1956, manually loading a ship cost $5.86

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

For example, China for just about everything that can be made, Vietnam for clothing and shoes, and Bangladesh for garments. Manufacturers vs Trading Companies. Manufacturers make the product themselves and will sell the goods directly to you. Make sure that you deal directly with manufacturers and not trading companies.

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RFgen

AUGUST 12, 2020

This has become even more apparent as manufacturers and warehouses adjust to irregular surges in demand with significantly disrupted supply chains caused by COVID-19. Recognizing a need to improve the efficiency of its global supply chain, Nestle built a storage and shipment facility in Vietnam near its top coffee bean producers.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2015

Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to the items that caught my attention: Amazon now ships to your Audi’s trunk ( USA Today ). Robinson Expands Asian Operations to Vietnam. Amazon Reveals Just How Huge the Cloud Is for Its Business ( Wired ). JDA “Writes the Book” on Supply Chain.

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RFgen

AUGUST 12, 2020

This has become even more apparent as manufacturers and warehouses adjust to irregular surges in demand with significantly disrupted supply chains caused by COVID-19. Recognizing a need to improve the efficiency of its global supply chain, Nestle built a storage and shipment facility in Vietnam near its top coffee bean producers.

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

For example, China for just about everything that can be made, Vietnam for clothing and shoes, and Bangladesh for garments. Manufacturers vs Trading Companies. Manufacturers make the product themselves and will sell the goods directly to you. Make sure that you deal directly with manufacturers and not trading companies.

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