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How Would You Explain Supply Chain to Your Grandmother?

BlueYonder

It involves growing the beans in one country (like Brazil or Vietnam) and then the beans are blended and roasted in another country. In between this process, the beans go through international transporters, export sellers, and retailers like grocery stores, where you buy each day. Me: Haha, I guess you could say that, Granny.

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Digitisation: Shifting Gears in 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Suddenly, digital tools, like video conferencing became mainstream. 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? But how deep is the change?

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Foxconn’s Prime Facility Producing Apple iPhones Impacted by Covid

Supply Chain Matters

By the weekend, China ’s social media platforms were featuring images and video of workers carrying backpacks or suitcases walking away from the facility. Foxconn acknowledged that it was providing local transportation for workers to return to their various residences. Employees indicated that they were too scared to continue working.

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FedEx’s Sudden Financial Miss- What Are the Implications?

Supply Chain Matters

Last evening, global parcel, logistics and transportation services provider Fedex Corp. Equity analysts quickly revised their analysis and outlooks for FedEx and other associated transport and logistics focused businesses. There were many news videos featuring FedEx aircraft and delivery vans delivering essential medical supplies.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

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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Podcast: Rob O’Byrne on Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Diversification in Sourcing

Requis

Sourcing is now predominantly overseas: China is one of the big sourcing countries of course, along with India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, Vietnam and Thailand. We’ve got to show them that the steps involved in transportation, refurbishment, reusing parts, whatever they may be, are worthwhile. That’s been a massive trend.

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The Amazing Supply Chain of Your Morning Coffee!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The entire supply chain is further extended by several intermediaries, including global transporters as well as exporters and retailers. With regard to fair relations, this video shows the amazing supply chain process behind a cup of coffee with the use of an example from a Fairtrade cooperative in Columbia: Coffee Demand. Conclusion.