Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

In particular, the focal BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) represent major targets for expansion, but with them come a host of new problem that enterprises have little to no experience in dealing with in terms of logistics capabilities. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 30, 2011

Take for example the BRIC nations and the impact this region has across the global economy. In fact, all of the BRIC countries are now in the top 10 economies, with Brazil at 9, Russia at 6, India at 4 and China 2nd. Rising incomes in developing countries also make them extremely desirable markets – and not just as manufacturing hubs.

Supply Chain Software 103

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

While the rest of the world was deep in a recession in 2008, and manufacturers were struggling with payroll decisions and layoffs, Hadoop innovation was in full swing. As a result, companies closed manufacturing facilities. Is this a sign of a looming recession or a transportation opportunity? Today, we live in volatile times.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2020

” The other two so-called BRIC countries (Brazil and Russia) are faltering. As a result, Frost & Sullivan analysts say it’s time to look beyond the BRICs for economic growth. ” On the transportation and supply chain front, one trend in the U.S. ”[6] He adds, “With unemployment rates in the U.S.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

In this case, the context was an annual bid and quote negotiation they had to do with electronic manufacturers who wanted to ship products from the factories in Asia to the US. We happened to use the example of a high end consumer electronics manufacturer, but in truth, any one of the manufacturers operated the same way.

Negotiating Skills 60

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 13, 2015

While it seemed like many companies would be moving more towards the BRIC countries, global events have proven this uptake to be relatively slow. With Amazon and others going to same day deliveries, the e-commerce boom is making transportation and delivery infrastructure more difficult to navigate.

Negotiating Skills 60

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 29, 2016

As of 2016, American manufacturing adds $6 Trillion to our economy , accounting for 12 million jobs. Even more, that 12 million figure doesn’t include the jobs created in the transportation of components and finished goods. Some American manufacturing is based on exquisite craftsmanship – with a reputation to match.

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