Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

By the weekend, China ’s social media platforms were featuring images and video of workers carrying backpacks or suitcases walking away from the facility. If that is correct, then the likely alternatives would be India and Vietnam. Other hardware products such the Apple watch are produced in China and Vietnam.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 10, 2015

In a related article by the Guardian , David Noble, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, points out just how pervasive this issue is, saying 11% of British business leaders report modern slavery likely already plays a role in their supply chains. I couldn’t agree more.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

There were many news videos featuring FedEx aircraft and delivery vans delivering essential medical supplies. With the onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic, the carrier successfully marshalled its air and logistics services, especially for critical pharmaceutical, vaccine and medical equipment transport and logistics needs.

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Sourcing is now predominantly overseas: China is one of the big sourcing countries of course, along with India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, Vietnam and Thailand. Because one of the major costs in a business, if you take in procurement and cost of goods, is supply chain. That’s been a massive trend.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

To adapt to these disruptions, OEMs and retail chains are seeking to procure holiday goods earlier than usual—which is contributing to the shipping congestion. But major challenges from delta outbreaks in vital supplier nations such as Vietnam must be resolved with vaccination campaigns for consistent recovery in supply chain reliability.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The company is also providing in-store access to its online-only East Bay site, with touchscreen video displays to give customers a 360-degree view of cleats and other sports gear, access to customer reviews and the ability to try gear on in the store before ordering. Recently, Wayfair turned its attention toward first-mile delivery as well.

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