Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

2] Included in her overview are: the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict; the Israeli-Gaza conflict; Houthi attacks in the Red Sea; tensions between China and Taiwan; China’s hegemonic ambitions, leading to territorial conflicts with Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, and India; and rising concerns about North Korean aggression.

Risk Management 130

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 26, 2021

Whether to relocate supply or manufacturing from China to another low-cost country or switch to a near-shoring or re-shoring strategy is not a decision to take lightly. If the exodus continues, will smaller businesses find the cost of near-shoring or re-shoring becoming impossibly prohibitive?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels. Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® which began 2022 at an expansion value of 54.2, Morgan Manufacturing PMI® which began 2022 at an expansion value of 54.2, The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI® had a December value of 46.2,

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers added indications that China Plus materials supply or production strategies are garnering increased attention from businesses large and small. The region reportedly has introduced more sophisticated manufacturing including capabilities for semiconductor fabrication and component supply networks.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Slight Rise in Global Wide Production Activity Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® was headlined with back-to-back expansion levels in February. The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI® rose from 56.5 Manufacturing Among the two reported PMI reports relative to U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, with September and full Q3 reporting available, global manufacturing activity has officially fallen below the 50.0 Global Wide Production Activity. represented a 0.5

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , halted a consecutive five-months of contraction levels to that of no-change. The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI® had a February value of 47.3,

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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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

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 7, 2020

ordinated approach to implementing strategies to manage both daily challenges and unique risks. The objective of supply chain risk management is to reduce vulnerability and disruption within supply channels. Because many businesses operate under single-sourcing strategies they were unprepared for the shutdown of primary suppliers.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 10, 2023

Much of the inflationary costs in food and other products were not only impacted by labor inputs, but also the related energy cost inflation we experienced during the last two years. If manufacturing didn’t continue to have supply chain interruptions, if labor had been more available, 2022 truly could have been full throttle.

Freight 98

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 13, 2015

TPPA will eliminate over 11,000 tariffs, and remove or substantially lower barriers to trading of goods, services, and investment. It all depends on the price differences, delivery time, and cost of shipping. It promises to bring them closer together as trading partners and boost trade volumes. However, the opposite might also happen.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Many people get really confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Cost as a percentage of sales (Logistics or Supply Chain). For this reason, KPIs are essential for any business improvement strategy. Supply Chain KPIs are Essential – The Right Ones! Which ones to use?…

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Data is a big buzzword across industries, but how about when it comes to logistics? In this episode, Joe Lynch sits down with William Sandoval , the Senior Vice President of Product Management and Strategy at PowerFleet Inc. I’m the Senior Vice President of Product Management and Strategy for PowerFleet.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

If nothing else, the COVID-19 crisis has forced companies to look for cost savings with significantly increased vigour. For a long time, and predominantly still, most people and businesses tend to think about FTAs as just that: a way to reduce tariffs on good originating in one party upon entry into another.

Pricing Training 245

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20Cube Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2022

However, despite becoming the latest epicenter for sourcing and manufacturing activities, economic growth in certain countries is expected to slow down this year due to various reasons. This is a direct result of the overstocking/stockpiling that happened in Asian manufacturing and retailing sectors.

Manufacturing Procurement 83

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The logistics sector is also not immune to these changes. The world of logistics and distribution is volatile, uncertain and more competitive than ever before. To optimize operating costs and provide a smooth customer experience, companies are forced to re-examine and re-shape their traditional business models.

Supply Chain Software 46

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

2015 was a big year in terms of logistics and globalization for Amazon, who began making their way into the shipping industry, registering in China as a freight forwarder and a shipping broker for 12 routes, including Shanghai to Los Angeles and Hamburg. Next up: The Role of Traceability in the Pharma Supply Chain.

Asia 60

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

It even took authorities some time to recognise the vital importance of warehouse logistics, supply chain continuity, truck drivers and other transport operators. Arising from the pandemic is risk diversification i.e. reducing sourcing risks from China. Any short cuts to such a change management program are doomed for failure.

Supply Chain Disruption 41

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 22, 2015

To arrive at optimal European supply chains it is crucial to consider shifts in economic growth, currency fluctuations and tax reductions in addition to production and distribution costs. The logos illustrate the manufacturers’ choices about whether or not to produce close to their sales markets. Taxation and risks.

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Tompkins Blog

JANUARY 15, 2014

Manufacturers need to stay abreast of new regulations and be capable of responding rapidly. Logistics failure. However, most manufacturing is on the east coast, while the earthquake and flood-prone regions are further west. A complete risk mitigation strategy always begins with a comprehensive list of risks.

Asia 51

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. The most visible incident involved retailer Best Buy , who utilized a strategy of aggressive price promotion and free shipping to lure customers away from Amazon. It also adds exposure to increased working capital costs. Automotive. Communication Services. Healthcare.

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