The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 14, 2021

A 2020 Gartner survey finds that 70% of supply chain leaders plan to invest into the circular economy. LogiSYM—Vietnam Digital 2020 – LogiSYM December/January 2021. Supply Chain Risk Management: Risks of Relocating a Business ‘China to Vietnam’ From soba to udon—Are the noodles in the FTA bowl getting too thick?

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Vinculum

MARCH 3, 2020

Vietnam, a nation ravaged by wars and epidemics through its recent history, has shown tremendous grit while establishing itself as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. But the genuine signs of moving forward were evident after Vietnam and the USA signed a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) in 2000. Improvement in Economy.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 28, 2021

”[1] Moss reports that a survey published last November by Capgemini found more than four out of every five organizations reported that COVID-19 had negatively affected their supply chains. Instead of relying only on China, consider manufacturing hubs such as Vietnam, Mexico and India which are likely to gain greater prominence.”

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Commenting on the outlook for 2024, Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence noted in part: “ Given current order book trends, the overall picture from the survey is one of supply exceeding demand for many goods, which points to downside risks to production, employment and prices as we head into 2024.”

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In a prior Supply Chain Matters Global Supply Chain Assessment commentary earlier this week , we surveyed reported global wide PMI indices for August 2023, along with implications.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

along with Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. Commenting on the March data, Timothy Fiore, Chair of ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee indicated in-part: “ Demand remains at the early stages of recovery, with clear signs of improving conditions. Growth expansion has returned across China and the U.S. reflecting a 1.3

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2023

Further indicated were signs of weakness occurring in China , Japan , Malaysia, South Korea , Taiwan and Vietnam. excluding survey periods impacted by lockdown measures, the HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI recorded its lowest reading since the global financial crisis. ’ Report commentary indicated that “.excluding declined 0.7

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing PMI® posted a value of 54 in June, compared to a value of 51.7 Whereas, among a grouping of developing regions consisting of China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Vietnam and Thailand , production and supply chain activity levels declined 2.4 reported for March. percentage points from Q1 to Q2.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

Fiore, Chair of the Institute of Supply Management Manufacturing Business Survey Committee noted in part: “ The U.S. The promise of Vietnam being a recipient of a China Plus or back-up sourcing destination seems very much in question after five months of contractionary levels of reported PMI data.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

For example, we produce in Vietnam and China. Vietnam is a low-cost market to produce products. Our factory is efficient; yet, it costs us more to manufacture the product in Vietnam because of a lack of local raw materials – compared to manufacturing it in the US, shipping it, and paying duties on a landed basis.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The output index from the PMI survey dipped 0.9 The downturn in new orders also extended to 16 months, a survey-record sequence of decline.” Commentary from Anthony Fiore, Chair for ISM’s Business Survey Committee noted in-part: “ The U.S. Morgan indicated in-part: “ The global manufacturing sector remained downbeat in October.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The most visible was that of Apple , which influenced its network of suppliers and contract manufacturers to shift sourcing to regions such as India and Vietnam. Investment firm Pimco indicated that countries such as India, Vietnam and Malaysia would benefit from China Plus sourcing actions. Mid-Year Assessment.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Vietnam The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing PMI® returned to expansion level with a reported value of 51.2 We addressed that movement in our prior highlights of latest China Business Climate Survey Report from the American Chamber of Commerce of China. for February compared to January’s value of 47.4.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Of further concern, the October report indicated that price inflationary pressures remain elevated, with rates of increases in input costs and output charges remaining above observed survey averages. . . The PMI surveys are now clearly signaling that the manufacturing economy is in recession.”. . United Kingdom.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 26, 2018

Despite this progress, the survey reveals a mixed picture. Among the lower-middle income group countries, large economies such as India and Indonesia and emerging economies such as Vietnam and Cote d'Ivoire stand out as top performers. .

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

In its Q4-2021 update, The CFO Survey, a collaboration of Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta indicated that the most pressing concerns among Chief Financial Officer’s (CFOs) entering this year centered around labor availability, cost pressures, inflation, and supply-chain disruption.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2018

Executives in a new survey, 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, are divided about whether a new pact would help Mexico (24.3%); hurt Mexico (21.8%); or leave trade unchanged (25.7%). 2018 Index and Survey Highlights. GDP growth. While the going looks good for now, there are numerous challenges on the horizon.”.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

based companies had indicated in survey data and in concerted actions that termed China Plus sourcing strategies that either explored alternative, nearshoring, or reshoring efforts were being undertaken. Investment firm Pimco indicated that countries such as India, Vietnam and Malaysia would benefit from China de-risking sourcing actions.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Fiore, Chair of the Institute of Supply Management® Manufacturing Survey Committee , noted in-part: “ Demand remains soft but production execution is consistent with new, reduced output levels based on panelists’ companies order books. The inventories index decreased 2.1 percentage points compared to July, a further indication that U.S.

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EcoVadis

JANUARY 25, 2019

From 2015 to 2016, Verité assessors gathered information from workers and management through written surveys, focused group discussions (FGD) and individual interviews to derive insights on issues that are of concern to workers.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Varieties of produce and livestock can be sourced from anywhere in the world; mangoes harvested in the Philippines could be sold in the US, or rice grown in China may be packaged in Vietnam and sold in different countries in the UK. Specialized handling and packaging are also necessary for a lot of fresh products.

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Elementum

JUNE 6, 2016

According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, Mexico ranks number eight out of 40 countries including Canada, Sweden, and Vietnam. Mexico may become the global manufacturing nerve center if the country plays its cards right. Lower costs and proximity to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The September surveys offered a few silver linings, including signs of improving supply chain conditions and resilience in the labor market.”. The government composite survey that includes which factors both manufacturing and services segments fell to 50.9 The average value of this index for all three months of Q3 was 50.4,

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

”[5] Fidler reports respondents who took part in a World Economic Forum survey, “ranked extreme weather, failure to act on the climate, natural disasters, biodiversity loss and man-made environmental disasters as the top five risks in terms of likelihood over the next 10 years.” What can companies do?

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Cathy Roberson

JUNE 28, 2021

The top three exporters to the US were China, 61.2%, Vietnam, 24.3%, and Indonesia, 5.2%. Imports According to the Footwear Distributors and Retailers America Association, 99% of all footwear sold in the US are imported. In 2020, 1.9 billion pairs of shoes were imported into the US. The majority of the imports are by way of ocean freight.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Recent surveys focused on corporate CFO’ s indicate that these conditions are now of concern for senior business executives. Economists and forecasters additionally point to the risk of stagflation for some select economies such as Europe in the coming year, the combination of high rates of cost inflation and economic stagnation.

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Supply Chains Rock

JULY 7, 2009

By the end of 2008, we had completed a cumulative total of 553 initial audits; including expansion into three additional growth market countries (36 initial audits): Argentina, Malaysia and Vietnam. In 2008, IBM spent $1.5 billion inside the U.S. These PELM operations reused or recycled 96.9

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2023

Nearly three quarters (73%) of economists surveyed as part of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Chief Economic Costs Outlook for May 2023 believed that south Asia – especially India – would benefit from recent turbulence in the global economy. The home-goods retailer says in a complaint filed with U.S.

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Vinculum

JULY 15, 2020

eBay is still a major player for used products at cheaper rate or discounted items in the countries like Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Major Players in Philippines & Vietnam. However, JD.com is one of the biggest eCommerce marketplaces. Leading platforms in Indonesia.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

The key to addressing these redundancies and reducing survey fatigue for suppliers is to establish an industry-wide traceability approach. These facilities are located in India, Malaysia, Pakistan and Vietnam. Learn more about the YESS pilot here. . On Challenges of Reporting and Monitoring.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

The alternative supply chain or “ Altasian” is defined as countries consisting of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, the Philippines , Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangladesh. Foxconn chairman Young Li travelled to both Bengaluru and Hyderabad last week. Apple declined to comment to either of these reports.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

The key to addressing these redundancies and reducing survey fatigue for suppliers is to establish an industry-wide traceability approach. These facilities are located in India, Malaysia, Pakistan and Vietnam. Learn more about the YESS pilot here.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 21, 2023

GoerTek established operations in Vietnam ten years ago to produce acoustic products for Samsung Electronics and was considering an initial $280 million investment in a new production facility in northern Vietnam. The report specially highlighted Apple AirPods producer GoerTek Inc.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As part of the launch of its hotly anticipated iPhone 14, it has ramped up its production output in India and Vietnam as an alternative to China, with Foxconn, the manufacturer of Apple’s iPhones, announcing plans for creating 10 to 12 facilities in India.

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Vinculum

JULY 24, 2022

A survey in 2019 mentions that online sales in Thailand rose to $4,960 million in revenue and will grow to $1,500 million in the coming four years. Shopee gets 30 million visits to the site every month and is flourishing in the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam markets.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2023

based companies had indicated in survey data and in concerted actions in termed China Plus sourcing strategies that either alternative, nearshoring, or reshoring efforts were being undertaken. Investment firm Pimco indicated that countries such as India, Vietnam and Malaysia would benefit from China Plus sourcing actions.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 14, 2022

According to the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia’s (ACCCIM) business survey report conducted by PWC Malaysia, 48 percent of businesses said improving digital capabilities was a business priority over the next three years. Top leadership support for Industry 4.0. Digital skills gap.

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