The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Global Supply Chain & Sourcing Director for ECCO Global Shoe Production & Sourcing. Whilst I am Australian born, I was fortunate to have had an educational background spanning 3 continents, Australia, Thailand/Singapore and Denmark. Consolidating the global sourcing activities is an ongoing challenge and reward.

Sourcing Strategies 162

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Negotiating Skills 162

Exiger Perspectives

JULY 20, 2023

This will continue as influential countries — in this case, Australia — attempt to curb illicit money flows, goods, trade and services that could be used, for example, by Russia. Even though Australia is almost 10,000 kilometers from Russia, the impacts can be felt there and elsewhere.

Australia 52

Australia Russia Supply Chain Software United Kingdom 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 18, 2021

For example, the manufacturing sector in Australia is one of the top three heaviest carbon emitters within the country. Australia has the highest rate of carbon emissions per capita in the developed world, therefore has huge responsibility to join the global effort. The pressure to confront climate change.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Resource Reduction Price Reduction 130

ivalua

MAY 14, 2019

Eric Wimphen Joins Ivalua as Head of Australia and New Zealand. The new office is led by Eric Wimphen, who recently joined Ivalua as Head of Australia and New Zealand. “We have seen significant demand from Australia for Ivalua’s solutions,” said Dan Amzallag , CEO of Ivalua Inc. ” About Ivalua.

Australia 100

Australia New Zealand Manufacturing Procurement Global 100

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 9, 2020

How Australia’s Reliance on China has Evolved. Australia was not always as reliant on China for its imports as it is today. Back in 2000, the picture looked like this, according to World Bank figures: Top Five Trading Partners and Value (in AUD) of Imports to Australia in 2000. Source Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Australia 76

Australia South Korea United Kingdom Japan 76

Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

It was far more fascinating than military logistics, so within a few years I decided to leave and headed out to Australia and worked for a consulting company for two or three years. Sourcing has probably been the biggest thing over the last decade or two, coupled with that reduction in local manufacturing of course.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 52

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I was on the phone with Australia, China, Indonesia – really everywhere – trying to negotiate directly with suppliers. Everything from contrast dye, to tubing, to medical devices with embedded semiconductor chips would suddenly become difficult to source. But there was a cost to this.

Supply Chain Planning Software 281

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 281

Unleashed

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Here we break down the key trends affecting the medical device manufacturing sector in 2020 and 2021, focusing on the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. In Australia, similar trends can be seen, with advances particularly in biotechnology, nanotechnology, and robotics. Legislation in Australia’s medical device industry.

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New Zealand Trends United Kingdom Industrial 105

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Ensuring that any approach is fully compliant in order to avoid having to relocate production or supply sources often takes up a lot of internal resources. Joint tariff payment is a better strategy for both partners when compared with looking for a totally new supplier or sourcing from a different country altogether.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 245

Logility

JANUARY 19, 2022

The Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act, if passed this spring, will require global clothing and footwear companies to disclose at least 50% of their entire supply chain, including material sourcing, greenhouse gas emissions, and labor practices. ” What This Act Could Mean for Your Supply Chain.

New York 184

New York Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Sustainability 184

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Companies emphasized offshore sourcing, single suppliers, and centralized warehousing to optimize their operations. To enhance resilience, supply chain strategies have shifted from cost-saving to redundancy by engaging multiple suppliers, particularly from local or nearshore sources, to mitigate supply disruptions.

Purchasing Skills 130

Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Asia Supply Chain Design Software 130

Unleashed

MARCH 14, 2021

The food supply chain refers to the process of preparing a food product from start to finish: sourcing the raw materials and taking the food through a manufacturing process, through to the final packaging of the product, the sale to the customer and the final delivery. Food supply chain challenges in Australia. Lack of communication.

Supply Chain Software 97

Supply Chain Software Food Manufacturing Procurement Gartner 97

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

However, even pre-COVID, the APAC region has faced a number of major interruptions to the supply chain, mostly driven by extreme weather events – typhoons in Japan, bushfires in Australia or mass flooding in the Philippines. Whilst we can prepare for some form of disruption, you can’t predict what that next event will be.

Sourcing Strategies 246

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Exiger Perspectives

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Global production of Mo-99 occurs at six major research reactors : HFR (Netherlands), BR-2 (Belgium), LVR-15 (Czech Republic), MARIA (Poland), OPAL (Australia), and SAFARI-1 (South Africa). and Belgium-based National Institute for Radioelements — source Mo-99 from the HFR Reactor. government — Curium U.S. LLC (the U.S.

Czech Republic 52

Czech Republic Manufacturing Procurement Netherlands Belgium 52

Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

Inevitably ‘Made in Australia’ goods will cost more—sometimes even double or triple the price tag of a ‘Made in China’ equivalent. When China went into lockdown early in 2020, the dependency on outsourced production cost Australia dearly, with supply chains hit by significant disruption. Access to China’s Mass Consumer Market.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement China Manufacturing Australia 59

Unleashed

JULY 2, 2020

The data in question has been sourced from Unleashed Software’s inventory management and business SaaS product. Compared to the sharp dip experienced by New Zealand, Australian manufacturers benefitted from the less stringent lockdown rules in Australia. UK and US manufacturers face an uncertain future.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement New Zealand Manufacturing Data 98

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

She believes that a central Inventory System that manages all incoming & outgoing transactions and orders will provide a single source visibility, overcome some of her teething problems, and increase productivity in the Order to Fulfilment process. There are frequent backorders and many slow-moving stocks in the warehouse.

Supply Chain Design Software 246

Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 246

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Having invested massively in safety stock to try and beat the pandemic’s substantial supply chain disruptions, ecommerce retailers like Australia’s Kogan.com are now dealing with the fallout as demand softens. Such is the picture in Australia’s retail environment. David vs. Goliath in Battle for US Warehouse Space.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

Without a doubt 2020 will be etched in our memories as the year of multiple disasters, with the Covid-19 pandemic, trade issues between the US and China, wildfires in Australia, social unrest in Hong Kong, drastic declines in oil prices, turbulent financial markets and other politically dominated issues in emerging markets.

Pharmaceutical 246

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 246

Resilinc

JANUARY 2, 2024

However, with geopolitical situations and increased legislation causing sourcing disruptions, companies and governments are under pressure to find ways to mitigate risk and achieve better visibility into their multi-tier supply networks. I took part in a round table in DC a couple of months ago with AUKUS—Australia, U.K.,

Aerospace 61

Aerospace Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software 61

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 10, 2023

Bloomberg pointed to exports to markets including Australia , Brazil , Japan , Taiwan and South Korea declining by double-digit percentages as well. A further factor are ongoing efforts by manufacturers and retailers in initiating less reliance in termed China Plus materials and production sourcing alternatives.

China 52

China Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 52

Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

To meet this demand and ensure a sustainable supply chain, Australia, Chile , China, and Brazil are proactively ramping up their lithium production. Indonesia predominantly exports its nickel to critical markets, including China, Germany, North Macedonia, and Australia, further highlighting its pivotal role in the global supply chain.

Alloy 58

Alloy Material Savings Price Reduction Purchasing Skills 58

QAD

MARCH 31, 2020

ANCA builds their machines in Australia but these precision components are sourced from around the world. Each part must be manufactured to the highest standards possible if the assembled machine is to deliver the speed, precision and surface finish that users demand.

Manufacturing Procurement 140

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement 140

Freight Plus

JULY 17, 2020

He then decided he wanted a career change and moved to pharmaceutical manufacturing in Australia. Following this, he ended up working for a business in Australia called Logistics Bureau. Let's discuss Coronavirus from the logistics point of view - what was your experience with coronavirus over in Australia?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics 52

Freight Plus

JULY 17, 2020

He then decided he wanted a career change and moved to pharmaceutical manufacturing in Australia. Following this, he ended up working for a business in Australia called Logistics Bureau. Let's discuss Coronavirus from the logistics point of view - what was your experience with coronavirus over in Australia?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The maritime industry should embrace circular economy principles across the board to capture the full source of GHG emissions reduction potential. Open source is a way to spread the benefits of these technologies. Prior to that he was the Deputy Hydrographer of Australia. Boost global research in maritime decarbonisation.

Material Savings 147

Material Savings Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies 147

Unleashed

MARCH 3, 2020

Another customer, an Australian renewable energy manufacturer, has had to put production on hold as they can’t get their parts from China this month, while an engineering company also based in Australia has had to change production plans based on how its suppliers in China are responding to the unfolding outbreak.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 105

Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

From reducing the quantity of on hand foodstuffs to JIT inventory control – or less food delivered more frequently – optimising inventory control assists businesses to better manage food waste and reduce it at the source. Valorisation processes use chemical and biological methods to produce biofuels, and other sources of energy.

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Food Inventory Reduction Material Savings 98

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Genevieve Lehman, Melbourne, Australia “Nine associates from the Waukesha area participated in a volunteer day at Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. We learnt about the warehouse and found out that one of our customers has volunteered there and spoke to Foodbank on how they could improve their warehouse.

Wisconsin 98

Wisconsin Global Singapore Poland 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

2 years later I controlled over 70% of the vinyl record market in Australia and quickly branching off in to other music formats. During this time, I redesigned the platform on how we are to serve our customers in Australia resulting in the only country within the CHR global network where we had the single dedicated person service model.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 87

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software 87

Unleashed

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Australia is a huge coffee-drinking nation despite its British tea-drinking origins. New Zealand, like Australia, is another nation of coffee drinkers – indeed, average coffee consumption per capita in NZ is higher than both Australia and the UK. Sources used in our figures above: IBIS World, Statista, Mordor Intelligence.

Trends 76

Trends Industrial Industry Purchasing Skills 76

Exiger Perspectives

JULY 14, 2023

The New Trade Controls Will Likely Prompt Companies to Identify Alternative Sourcing Methods China’s move to restrict exports of two metals used in chipmaking and other goods poses a new threat to global supply chains, and makers of consumer electronics, solar cells, and semiconductors could see disruptions soon. In the U.S.,

China 40

China Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 40

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Lawrence Livermore effort uses the inertial confinement technique, which is also being experimented with other countries, including Australia. The breakthrough, published in the journal Nature, could help physicists better understand how fusion works, and potentially speed up the arrival of an unlimited source of clean energy.”[8]

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software South Korea Supply Chain Software 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Sourcing, manufacturing and consumption models will continue to evolve and the supply chain industry is positioned as a strategic partner to support companies in rationalising future decisions. Today, a dominance of production and sourcing is considered far-sourcing, driven by attractive labour rates in Asia.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 130

ivalua

MAY 9, 2019

With the huge growth and expansion this company is experiencing including a move into Australia, this is going to change. A recent Spend Matters SolutionMap analysis said that Ivalua “has not gotten the attention its capabilities would suggest it deserves on the global stage.”

Chicago 169

Chicago Procurement Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 169

Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

Additionally, sustainability and ethical sourcing will become even more critical in the coming years.” Consumers are increasingly seeking unique products that reflect their individual interests and values, which presents a tremendous opportunity for small businesses. What are your essential tools for managing the business?

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 52

Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

They compete with the likes of Hong Kong-based Global Sources, which has been around since the early 1970s and is now owned by UK-based Clarion Events. Along with Alibaba, the Asia-Pacific region is home to huge marketplaces like TradeIndia, IndiaMart, and Global Sources. Below we take a closer look at marketplaces by region.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills Inventory Management Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 98