Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight quantitative data related to global and regional supply chain production activity levels in May 2022, as depicted by the reported PMI indices. Key reported findings point to output declines, lackluster new order inflows and international trade volume declines. reported for April.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides a monthly highlights of reported January 2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Overall, global activity reportedly showed signs of increased production output and corresponding activity levels, but the gains were mostly in developing and lower-cost regions. increased 1.1

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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. What is logistics? Perfect order rate.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides readers with a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series, specifically in providing highlights on reported July 2024 global wide PMI activity levels. Report commentary by Bennett Parrish, Global Economist at J.P. Product demand levels are essentially focused on domestic market needs.

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QAD

JUNE 13, 2023

When people think about supply chain, purchasing is usually the first thing that comes to mind, but all of your enterprise’s operations fall under the same umbrella. That includes front-end forecasting and planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and import/export. The benefits of this practice remain clear today.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 2, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides readers and clients with a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series in providing highlights on reported June and Q2- 2024 global PMI activity levels. Of the 30 nations that were included in the June reading, India, Russia and Vietnam were the three most positive PMI readings.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres. Through collaboration with your procurement partner, you can reduce inventory levels and then potentially downsize your warehouse capacity needs.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides readers with a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series, specifically in providing highlights on reported August 2024 global wide PMI activity levels. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Global-wide manufacturing levels as reported by the J.P. This composite index produced by J.P.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides a further installment in our global supply chain assessment in the highlights on reported December 2023, Q3-2023, and full year global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. With the December 2023 report, global PMI levels have remained below the 50.0 The reported December value of 47.9

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of reported February 2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Report commentary further indicated that while global consumer goods production levels features solid monthly growth, both the intermediate and investment goods sectors were marginal in growth.

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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. You might want to check out other regional manufacturing hubs if you’re doing clothing (Bangladesh and Vietnam) or leather goods and shoes (Vietnam).

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Gravity Supply Chain

MAY 20, 2022

Developing end-to-end supply chain management software, Gravity optimizes operations, mitigates risk, and controls costs. Clients can get precise evidence about maritime traffic, including the exact location of a ship carrying what they need and when it will get to where they need it to be. In 1956, manually loading a ship cost $5.86

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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.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

While the YESS audit of spinners and mills can be done to similar standards as cut & sew, one difference is that many brands do not purchase fabric or yarn directly, and hence do not have a direct business relationship with mills in their supply chain. Most traders keep these bale tags when they ship the cotton to spinners.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

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. Adapting to the present and future challenges of COVID-19.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

While the YESS audit of spinners and mills can be done to similar standards as cut & sew, one difference is that many brands do not purchase fabric or yarn directly, and hence do not have a direct business relationship with mills in their supply chain. Most traders keep these bale tags when they ship the cotton to spinners.

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Vinculum

APRIL 28, 2021

Apart from this, Statistica reports suggest that the revenue of the Philippines eCommerce market is expected to have an annual growth rate of 16.7% (CAGR 2020 – 2025), leading up to the rise of market volume to US$7,665m by 2025. Lower Handling Costs. million customer visits a month.

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Vinculum

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

According to the reports by Google and Singapore investment firm Temasek, the internet economy of SEA markets-Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam is to grow 300 billion dollars by 2025, with millions of users shopping online, and more countries joining in. The current landscape. Let us see below.

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Vinculum

JULY 15, 2020

Coupled with growing purchasing power and better internet access, this handiness and convenience convince the buyers to spend more, and beyond our necessities and our own countries’ boundaries, year after year. Major Players in Philippines & Vietnam. In the Asia-Pacific region including Southeast Asia, 57.9% Changing Landscape.

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Vinculum

MAY 20, 2021

In four years, this group of online shoppers will spend on average $1,234 on purchases from e-stores. A variety of reports show that Singapore is a favourable eCommerce landscape for online retailers, so it’s a great place to do business. Shipping to Singapore. Market Insights. between 2018 and 2022. They estimate over 4.4

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IQMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

In September 2019, the DOE reported that its Better Plants and Better Building partners have cumulatively saved $6.7 billion in energy costs. I ran into a great example of the latter at a recent trade show where I met a manufacturer that produces custom pallets for shipping auto parts. manufacturing energy footprint.

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Vinculum

APRIL 28, 2021

Apart from this, Statistica reports suggest that the revenue of the Philippines eCommerce market is expected to have an annual growth rate of 16.7% (CAGR 2020 – 2025), leading up to the rise of market volume to US$7,665m by 2025. Lower Handling Costs . million customer visits a month.

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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. to global websites for international organizations and businesses.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 31, 2018

South-East Asian nations such as Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines are ready with substitutes or alternative suppliers. Historically low shipping rates are slowing creeping back up. Repeat purchases beat finding new customers any time. Keep an eye on this metric to avoid a deadstock situation.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Most impacted are Asian exporters such as China, Vietnam, and Malaysia where rigorous policies to contain any COVID-19 outbreaks are leading to factory and port shutdowns. and the capacity of sparsely vaccinated manufacturing countries to meet it,” reported the Wall Street Journal on August 25. Other countries are far behind.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 9, 2024

As Simon Gale, Executive Vice President at supply chain procurement services firm Proxima, and others have come to observe : “ The reality of global supply chains is that onshoring to the point of self-sufficiency is not possible, hence a complex web of stimulating investments and strategic supply chain partnerships. ”

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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. You will develop the business relationship directly with them and will enjoy better terms as you make more purchases. Their business model, after all, is the buying and selling of goods. Sales Confirmation.

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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. You will develop the business relationship directly with them and will enjoy better terms as you make more purchases. Their business model, after all, is the buying and selling of goods. Sales Confirmation.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Passages, capes, and straits are defined as geographical areas through which international shipping routes must transit. Chokepoints commonly have shallow, constricting depths, which hinder navigation and place restrictions on ship capacity. Potential for closure or interruption. It is approximately 190 kilometers long.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Few, if any, analysts are predicting fair winds and following seas for supply chains this year. Recently, Thibaud Molin , a partner at the KYU, told reporters at a press conference, “The world has entered a zone of uncertainty.”[1] “China reported only 5.2% It is expected to further decelerate to around 4.5%

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

This was evident in the apparel industry, where brands such as Nike faced delays after tariffs on Chinese textiles prompted a shift to suppliers in Vietnam and Bangladesh. The company reportedly plans to shift 15% to 20% of its production to India and Vietnam by 2026, reducing exposure to U.S.China tariffs. Agriculture U.S. A 2025 U.S.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

By bringing procurement and project management under one umbrella, businesses can streamline operations, speed delivery, and drive growth that lasts. This guide explores the benefits of project procurement management and outlines key steps for creating a Project Procurement Management Plan (PPMP) that drives business growth and innovation.

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EFT

JULY 7, 2025

For retailers, US-Vietnam trade deal leaves questions A trade deal announced by the U.S. and Vietnam creates new question marks for sportswear and clothing retailers like Nike and Adidas that source shoes and clothes from factories in the Southeast Asian country, industry experts said on Thursday. They tried Made in the USA.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

He did two tours in Vietnam and was awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star, and two Purple Hearts. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions. Where is a firm's earnings over a period of time determined by sales less product costs and general/adminsitrative costs?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 5, 2025

Supply Chain Matters provides readers with summary highlights and perspectives relative to supply chain assessments as reported by various published global wide PMI indices. reported for March. Specifically reported: World manufacturing operating conditions deteriorated for the first time in four months in April.

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EFT

MAY 19, 2025

Container ship owners swamped as US-China trade detente revives demand Container ship bookings for China-to-U.S. port fees on Chinese vessels French shipping group CMA CGM will reorganise its global fleet to avoid U.S. retailers including Walmart (WMT.N) Cattle futures surge over US halt to Mexican cattle imports U.S.

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Freightos

APRIL 3, 2025

The newly announced tariffs join steel and aluminum tariffs, a 25% tariff on all automotive imports, and a 25% tariff on any country that purchases oil from Venezuela already in effect though only the Venezuelan tariff will be stacked on top of global or reciprocal tariffs.

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