Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Global Production Continues to Contract Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended 2023 on a noted lackluster footing. Manufacturing production reportedly contracted at a slightly quicker pace in December, dashing hopes for a point of stabilization. The December reading of 49.0

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2024

In this Supply Chain Matters commercial aircraft industry focused commentary, we highlight findings from a rather timely published Accenture research survey report. A recent research survey report from Accenture provides a rather optimistic longer term view of this industry’s supply networks. This survey indicated: “.the

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

The goal, from a manufacturing perspective, is clear: learn how to do more with less as efficiently as possible while maintaining profitability and complying with due diligence legislation. In a recent BearingPoint survey, a whopping 85% of companies attribute their move to sustainable procurement practices to government regulations.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and October published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled continued contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. in November.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Resilinc’s Rick Freeman weighs in on the future opportunities for high-tech and semiconductor companies Despite the stabilization of the high-tech and semiconductor supply chain, the industry still faces pressure due to ongoing import/export restrictions and changing regulations governing semiconductor production and sourcing.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

According to the April report commentary , the industry remains hopeful in new signs indicating that retailers and manufacturers are getting closer to working off the overall glut of inventories that resulted in 2022. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as depicted by the J.P. remains unclear.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Like most industries, manufacturers around the world are feeling the pinch of inventory disruption brought on by shortages and other supply chain challenges. But manufacturers are unique. What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? 4 Common Inventory Pitfalls Manufacturers Must Avoid.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Journalist Ben Unglesbee reports, “Extreme weather events are the top risk facing supply chains in 2024, according to an annual outlook report from Everstream Analytics. ”[5] He adds, “Most major shipping firms are avoiding the Red Sea entirely and re-routing around the Cape of Good Hope. “China reported only 5.2%

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. Let’s see the most common trends in 2024. And we know that numbers don’t lie. Ignoring industry trends poses the risk of being left behind by more agile competitors.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 31, 2024

Learn the best practices for supply chain risk management in 2024 from Resilinc, the gold standard for supply chain resiliency. In this blog, our supply chain experts share their list of ins and outs for supply chain risk management in 2024, from diversifying your supplier base to mapping your supply chain down multiple tiers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. XPO Logistics launched a Ship Net-Zero program, giving shippers the option to purchase carbon credits to offset emissions from shipments.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Say you’re a manufacturer , refining your production and capacity planning. If you’re a manufacturer , have you produced enough? For all of this, you need a solution that provides your entire organization with a single source of truth, helping teams align on inventory positioning, financial decisions , and business planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2023

According to GEP, the April numbers show that while global demand for raw materials, commodities, and components remains subdued, it is much improved from the trough in December 2022, indicating some stability in the face of consistently high interest rates and a global manufacturing sector under intense pressure. billion, up 0.9

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QAD

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

That’s why I welcomed the opportunity to share my predictions for consumer and food packaging in 2024 in a recent Packaging Technology Today article and have some more thoughts to unpack here. Many of the trends shaping our industry in 2023 will continue in 2024, and there’s a lot you can do to prepare right now.

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Vinculum

JUNE 15, 2020

Warehousing is critical in movement of goods from manufacturer to the end customer. The market is further projected to reach INR 968 Billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 9.5% during 2019-2024. The Indian warehouse market was worth INR 561 Billion in 2018. The Indian warehouse market was worth INR 561 Billion in 2018.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2023

FedEx, UPS snag Black Friday volume share from regional carriers Amazon revises numerous seller fees Tariffs on aluminum have cost US beverage industry $2b Zero emission cargo ships are getting closer Faced with high returns, retailers are telling shoppers: “Just keep it.” That data’s from a survey by the return logistics company goTRG.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

A snapshot of the Australian craft beer scene in 2019 based on a survey by Beer Cartel. Liquor wholesalers buy beer, wine, spirits and other alcoholic drinks from manufacturers, and sell them to pubs, bars, supermarkets and other liquor retailers. 2020 SIBA Members’ Survey showing craft brewers’ routes to market. It has a 19.9%

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