Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

Japan farm exports in 2022 1st half hit record high as more dine out. The value of Japan’s agricultural and seafood exports in the first six months of 2022 expanded 13.1 It covers 37 states and parts of Canada through a fleet of more than 150,000 crowd-sourced drivers, it says. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Incorporating circular economy principles throughout, from source to disposal. Incorporating responsible sourcing principles into the supply chain. Ordering, manufacturing and positioning of inventory in preparation for maintenance activities. Excluding Japan. (1) Reduction in waste and driving cost efficiencies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

The kick-off to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan is just two weeks away, after being postponed last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the event. Descartes acquires GreenMile.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Businesses may struggle to balance inventory, increasing the likelihood of either overstocking, tying up valuable capital and incurring storage costs, or understocking. Double-Edged Sword of Inventory Management: Declining demand presents a significant dilemma for inventory management. scenarios of -20% and +20% change).

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 25, 2014

As a result, when tragedy strikes like an earthquake affecting Japan or flooding rains overwhelming Bangkok, automakers and electronics manufacturers are unable to identify which of the suppliers upstream in their value chain may have been impacted.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. in May 2020 compared to May 2019, especially affecting exports from the US, Japan and the EU. For domestic suppliers, the opposite is typically the case.

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

The labor supply is shrinking in Germany, Poland, Russia, and Japan, and contraction is expected to quicken. This results in delays that cause material or inventory shortages that affect both manufacturers and retailers Fulfillment centers that are short of workers can’t keep pace with order fulfillment volumes fueled by eCommerce.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2016

Imagine a bitcoin being a unit of inventory and a digital wallet (“bitcoin address”) being an inventory-keeping location, such as a store, distribution center, or truck trailer. A supply chain blockchain application, therefore, could be used to record the balances and transfers of inventory across a distributed supply chain network.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Supply chain planners (I’m lumping in all the silos, including demand, supply, inventory and capacity planning) today are dealing with challenges that were unimaginable when Lotus notes were the next big thing. 2011 – Japan earthquake / tsunami and Fukushima disaster. Times have changed. See 2014 side note). 2012 – Hurricane Sandy.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

For example: Japan earthquake 2016. One source reports disruptions increased over 60% between 2019 and 2020. Source: McKinsey. This may even suggest much larger safety stocks and in some cases, a whole new sourcing agreement. Review sourcing and suppliers. US-China trade war 2018. Suez Canal blockage 2021.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 12, 2022

Using shop-by-store features to check inventory availability before going to make purchases in-store. In creating a seamless omnichannel experience, it is imperative to ensure your products are available when and where the customer expects them, with inventory optimized to the ideal location. . Inventory Visibility.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 29, 2014

In this series on global fashion retail we have discussed about network design and inventory location in Chapter 1, stores replenishment in Chapter 2 and sourcing and manufacturing lead times in Chapter 3. Chapter 1 of this global fashion retail series was about network design and inventory location. Talent development.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

A new study by the SupplyChainDigest analyzing the main components of working capital: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), and Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) revealed an uptick in DIO. New Study Shows a Rise in US Company Inventories. Source: Commerce Dept. Source: SupplyChainDigest.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. However, the overall implementation of strategic sourcing is a bit different between the two companies. The answer is that they use the multi-echelon inventory model to solve the problem.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 9, 2020

To put this in perspective, Australia’s second-largest trading partner is Japan, which accounts for 9.7 Japan, $14.376 billion – partner share 13.16 Japan, $18.8 Japan, $26.3 Source Australian Bureau of Statistics. billion (AUD), or 24.4 percent of the total, followed by the United States, at 8.8 China, $37.3

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2017

Japan to subsidize pickup lockers to reduce parcel deliveries (Nikkei Asian Review). Japan firms shifting to trains to move freight amid dearth of new truckers (The Japan Times). And here’s a flowchart that provides an example: Source: Amazon patent filing. China’s Cosco in Talks to Buy Orient Overseas (WSJ – sub.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 13, 2025

Currently, Japan’s matcha the finely ground green tea loved worldwide faces a supply crunch as global demand outpaces production. These shared metrics translate into optimized inventory management and improved responsiveness to market demands, moving beyond mere collaboration into true cooperative action.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Prediction Two of this year predictions indicated the following: Restoring More Direct Control in Strategic and Tactical Direct Material Sourcing Will be the Driving Force for Businesses and their Supply Chain Management Teams in the Coming Year. Mid-Year Assessment.

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Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Rethink just-in-time inventory policies: There could be another pandemic or another war. This means better sourcing decisions, more accurate planning, accelerated cycle times, improved precision, increased operating performance – everything you need to weather supply chain disruptions and constraints – while meeting your ESG goals.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 15, 2022

This could mean reducing fuel consumption, machine CO 2 emissions, or transitioning their energy to hybrid, electric or hydrogen sources. Manufacturing & Operations Extend the digital thread to the shop floor Reduce waste, inventory & cycle times to improve productivity and quality. Supply Chain Instability.

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Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

Improving food inventory control. The simplest approach to reducing food waste is to optimise inventory control. Effective inventory control can prevent food waste by helping limit the volume of surplus food generated, reduce overstocking, and improve overall food waste management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

I am a proponent of dual sourcing. The vulnerabilities with sole sourcing are very real. The concept of only bringing in inventory on demand is very compelling when inventories are considered costly, wasteful and cash drains. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. I believe in all of the above. Whereas the U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

These changes can significantly impact supply chains by affecting sourcing strategies, trade routes, and market access. For instance, during the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Toyota’s robust supply chain resilience allowed it to quickly recover and restore operations.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

front that retailers and certain businesses may have procured too much inventory , and now that these inventories have arrived, the challenge will be not to exposed to a decline in consumer buying activity in the months to come. There is further growing evidence on the U.S. percent of GDP to 6.2 percent in June. Stay tuned.

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Kinaxis

JULY 8, 2015

On the other hand, I have worked with a company that within a few hours after learning about the Japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011, were able to determine the impact of supplier late deliveries and very quickly find alternate sources of supply. How was this done? We answered that question also.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 9, 2019

this season, an above-average year is anticipated for East Asia that could affect production of consumer electronics sourced from China and Taiwan and more advanced technology products from Japan and nearby regions.”[1] While Resilience360 predicts a slightly below average number of hurricanes will affect the U.S.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Revenue data is sourced from the companies’ websites and market research platforms such as Macrotrends. Nippon Express Nippon Express is a Japanese logistics company commonly known in Japan as ‘Nittsu.’ million square feet of warehouse space in Japan and an additional 25.8 Nippon Express owns more than 31.7 Revenue: JP¥ 544.53

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 29, 2023

Global auto producer Toyota encountered a “ systems related ” shutdown of auto production operations across Japan according to multiple news reports. A company statement indicates that the automaker was scheduled to resume production operations by the start of the second work shift today among its 14 Japan based production plants.

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Taulia

APRIL 13, 2022

In some cases, creating a finished product involves sourcing numerous different items from different locations – all of which have to be aligned if the process is to work smoothly. Review your approach to inventory management to ensure you have appropriate safety stock levels. Audit your inventory. Geopolitical events.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 30, 2014

As the tsunami that devastated parts of Japan in 2011 and dislocated supply chains worldwide underlined, companies need to be better prepared to respond to a widening array of potential disruptions. Details such as parts numbers and the number of components sourced can be retrieved by clicking on a node. A broader view.

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Adexa

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

However, we have many other events including recent tariffs and trade wars, economic downturn of 2008, and tsunami in Japan. A good design that considers diversification, multi-sourcing, supplier participation and regional susceptibilities is the best way to prevent undesired outcomes. Your resiliency depends on many factors.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Business costs will rise for those who are sourcing some or most of their raw materials or goods from China. In the past, Japanese brands moved their manufacturing operations from high-cost Japan to low-cost countries. Product design and marketing generally stayed in Japan. Before, you simply sourced everything from China.

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Unleashed

APRIL 20, 2020

Japan manufacturing PMI fell to 44.8 The inventory to sales ratio, also known as inventory turnover , measures the amount of inventory in your store compared to the number of sales you’re fulfilling. Eurozone manufacturing PMI crashed to 44.5 in March 2020, down from 49.2 in February. in March 2020, down from 47.8

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Unleashed

MAY 10, 2020

We’ll take a closer look at: Pull inventory systems. Pull inventory systems. A pull inventory system is a Lean approach to reducing waste in any production process. Just-in-time (JIT) is a lean management strategy that minimises the inventory held in order to reduce costs and increase efficiency. What is JIT?

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Kinaxis

MARCH 2, 2017

Being solely focused on increased forecast accuracy to align supply and inventories is no longer sufficient. In light of this growth in complexity and volatility, Demand Planning is becoming increasingly challenging. Being able to quickly respond (in near real time) to unforeseen circumstances is become increasingly important.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Revisit your sourcing arrangements with suppliers, especially with a view to geographic location. The organization needs to give themselves enough time to analyze and develop the second or third supply chains as these processes take a lot of time and effort, as well as carefully invest in the extra inventory.

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