Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. Data published at the end of March indicates that for movement of ocean container shipping transit from Asia to North America , the average time had declined to 108 days, upwards of 15.4

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

A further data point to these notions can be found in a newly released C-Suite Outlook Mid-Year survey report, published by The Conference Board. This survey of a reported 750 CEO’s and other C-Suite executives was conducted in May 2022, among executives based in North America , Latin America , Asia and Europe.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods! However a new survey shows that the percentage of women in leadership roles is still low. Only 17% of Chief Supply Chain Officers in North America were women. What’s more?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

Transportation prices reportedly contracted for the tenth consecutive month, but authors pointed to a lessened rate in the April data. surveys both indicated that businesses are reluctant to place new orders amid higher material prices and continued economic uncertainty. remains unclear. The two U.S. Imports among the U.S.

Negotiating Skills 52

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 26, 2021

Although there is little evidence that the incentive has stimulated re-shoring to any great extent, some 900 Japanese companies have chosen to begin procuring supplies from countries other than China. On the other, it’s unwise to underestimate the costs of switching procurement from one country to another.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 18, 2013

The study included more than 60 interviews with global supply chain executives and survey responses from 1,757 executives. Handfield will discuss nine key trends from the study and related topics at BVL’s first North American chapter meeting to be held in Goldsboro, N.C., The event is being hosted by Volvo Group North America.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

In contrast, performance levels related to North America , Europe and South America were noted as remaining weak, on average, compared to Asia. We addressed that movement in our prior highlights of latest China Business Climate Survey Report from the American Chamber of Commerce of China.

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FLEXE

AUGUST 10, 2017

According to our Warehouse Capacity Economics and Trends survey, 74% of retailers cite fluctuation as a key challenge throughout the year. Using a marketplace solution, you can find warehouse partners around North America that have the excess capacity you need. Any of this sound familiar? Supply Chain Disruptions.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

Supply Chain Cost Management Results: Deere & Company’s supply chain cost-management achievements included an inventory decrease of $1 billion, a significant reduction in customer delivery lead times (from ten days to five or less) and annual transportation cost savings of around 5%.

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Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

There are currently mines in Europe, Australia, Africa and North America at the feasibility study stage (the final stage of pre-production, that determines whether to develop a mine), with some –– such as the Nolans Bore mine in Australia –– set to be operational within the next three years.

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