The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

are reporting that they are being inundated with requests from importers seeking to use provisions such as the “321 de minimis” rule, which allows goods worth less than $800 to be shipped to the U.S. Many companies buy forward inventory ahead of tariffs being implemented. For instance, law firms and consultants in the U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The proliferation of products and capabilities is exponential with over 60% of capacity in Taiwan. In the sector, the bullwhip impact is high, the inflationary pressures of crude oil prices immense, the variability from energy outages painful, and inventories relatively low. Focus on right-sizing inventories. What can be done?

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 130

3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

About half of the 132 containers filled with tires, were en route from Taiwan, headed to the East and West coast ports. “We Upon arrival at the warehouse, the containers were unloaded, inspected for damage, and inventoried by SKU and documentation. The inventory list had to be error-free otherwise FTZ status could be jeopardized.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 24, 2020

Like a rocket ship traveling to Mars, a new press release popped into my email each day. Supplier reliability and the bi-directional flow of data at the speed of business improve agility and decreases the issues with having the wrong inventory or aligning transportation inbound logistics with manufacturing scheduling.

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Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 342

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 2, 2024

Of particular note was commentary relative to supplier delivery times in June: “ Suppliers’ delivery times lengthened for the first time in five months amid issues with shipping, port congestion and staff shortages at vendors. During Q2-2024, the average Taiwan PMI value rose to 51.4 Manufacturing PMI® was 51.0 compared to a 51.6

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 18, 2019

For those of us who rely on shipping and manufacturing businesses, the Chinese New Year shutdown is an event that we need to be aware of (and prepared for) in advance to avoid delays that could be catastrophic to our businesses. Shipping delays. Increase inventory. Chinese New Year 2019: How will it affect my business?

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How To Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 136

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

After six months of analysis, we decided the best fit was the combination of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital. In this orbit chart, Lenovo lags the competitor group at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin and struggles to drive improvement. The reason? Is this leadership?

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Gartner Supply Chain Software Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 243

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

The overall takeaway from the July data was that global production momentum had begun to stagnate and in some regions such as the Eurozone, Taiwan, and to some extent , certain manufacturing regions of China, PMI values had reached contraction levels. . Warehousing and Inventory metrics continue to buoy the logistics sector.

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Procurement Analytics Report Global Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A continued subdued product demand environment and added caution reportedly led to a decline in overall purchasing activity, lower levels of inventory and improved supplier delivery times. Pre -and post inventory levels, however, fell at a weaker rate with European manufacturers reportedly being less aggressive in de-stocking efforts.

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Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 5, 2024

Suppliers’ delivery times reportedly lengthened for the second consecutive month mainly as a result of ongoing global shipping disruptions. Business confidence reportedly weakened for the fourth month running along with further declines in purchasing activities and inventories. compared to a June value of 53.2.

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Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Global Procurement Analytics 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

The company will henceforth outsource the manufacturing of its stationary exercise bikes and treadmills to a Taiwan based contract manufacturer. Containers of fitness equipment shipped from Asia were delayed by major port and inland logistics disruptions. port backups, which added to overall costs and diluted margins. .

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Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 105

Elementum

AUGUST 10, 2015

Super Typhoon Soudelor is set to hit Taiwan and China tomorrow, with a huge potential for supply chain disruption. Update 8/7/2015, 04:00 PST: Typhoon Soudelor Disrupts Air, Rail Services in Taiwan Air and land transportation services in Taiwan have been halted since Friday, August 7, as Typhoon Soudelor moves closer to the region.

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South Korea Taiwan Supply Chain China 60

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Since then the challenges of supply disruptions have eased slightly – but not by much, and some key supply chains remain very fragile – a good example being semiconductor chips, with the vast bulk of global supply coming from Taiwan, which suffered an earthquake earlier in the year and is a source of geopolitical tension.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 18, 2024

Businesses must weigh the costs of shipping, customs, tariffs, and taxes when expanding internationally. ”[8] She also told participants, “Supply chain resiliency involves more than shifting from ‘just-in-time’ to ‘just-in-case’ inventory levels. have decided to glocalize). .”[8]

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Specifically indicated by report authors was: “ Overall new order inflows fell at the sharpest rate in 2024 so far, leading retrenchment efforts to continue as manufacturers reduced input purchasing, employment and inventories.” The challenge will be ensuring that excessive inventory overhang does not occur as it did in prior years.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Shipping costs are also expected to spike upwards. It raised its prowess from running mere factories to one that offered a complete value chain: from research and development to shipping and fulfillment. Taiwan is a prime candidate to replace Chinese exports due to its proximity. Drop Shipping Will Face a Decline.

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Distribution Trends Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 74

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

This index complies a data set of 2 chosen variables for each of the economies of the Eurozone , China , Japan, South Korea , Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States. The World Container Index , assessed by Drewy Consultants, is a compilation of eight major shipping routes to and from the United States , Europe and Asia.

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Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Global 52

Arkieva

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Recently, I experienced an earthquake during my trip to Taiwan. While it caused some excitement (and concern) from us visitors, our Taiwanese colleagues shrugged and one of them even made a comment that this was our welcome to Taiwan. Expedited shipping modes such as air shipments. Safety or Extra capacity. Extra time.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 60

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 3, 2022

An area of concern that surfaced for May was that reflected by the S&P Global Taiwan Manufacturing PMI® which dropped to a value of 50 in May from 51.7 That places the summer months, traditionally the ramp-up of global shipping to support holiday related product demand, at an increased peril. Other Regions. reported for April.

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Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Report 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 30, 2022

MOQ, Safety Stock) Performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness) Inventory positioning (eg. With the majority of semiconductor fabrication occurring in Taiwan most countries have lost the expertise, talent and resources to repatriate this work in the short term. A singular focus on cost created this single point of failure.

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Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Negotiating Skills 103

NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

The ODM’s in Taiwan have a single tech park where they all started. At the time – it was all in Taiwan, and over time it was moved more to manufacturing locations in China. When they declared chapter 11 – they left Flex with $400M of inventory. They put everything on stop ship – would ship nothing.

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Supply Chain Network Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design Software Six Sigma 40

NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Some of the supply constraints are also due to the destruction of key infrastructure in the Ukraine for shipping of these commodities. Conflict erupts between China and Taiwan (Andrew said this is not likely, and I agree – see my previous blog ). Likewise, the prices for base metals and grains will also remain high.

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Conference Ukraine Global Purchasing Skills 52

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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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Pharmaceutical 100

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Most companies weren’t buying from China or Taiwan or Malaysia like they are today.”[4] Point of sale data tracks exactly how many black shirts in size medium were sold yesterday, then meshes with inventory management technology to generate demand predictions that then prompt production of more (or less).

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 100

Oracle SCM

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Most companies weren't buying from China or Taiwan or Malaysia like they are today. The supply chain might be producing and shipping irrelevant materials ( i.e. , materials not being demanded by consumers) right along with relevant materials, which means the organization is going to be using its resources poorly.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 84

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 30, 2015

In 2007, the Dutch producer of pushchairs relocated its factory from Taiwan to the free trade zone close to Xiamen in China. That leads to extra inventory and extra costs and hence necessitates a substantial level of turnover in order to be financially feasible. Regional DC. Bugaboo opted for that solution. Notion of quality.

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China Distribution Inventory Reduction DC 60

Taulia

MARCH 15, 2023

This led to shortages in materials like plastic, concrete, steel, and timber, and in January 2022, it cost $17,000 USD to send a shipping container from Asia to Europe – compared to $1500 USD in January 2021 5. However, as we’ve mentioned, lack of inventory and supply chain issues will likely retreat as priorities.

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Ukraine Material Savings Germany Price Reduction 52

American Global Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2023

The Russo-Ukrainian war, China’s saber-rattling regarding Hong Kong and Taiwan negatively affected global trade. Drop shipping from the supplier directly to the customer saves time and money. It eliminates intermediate distribution and inventory points with direct shipments to customers.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends Logistics Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In higher-traffic markets, Advance Auto Parts has “hub” stores that keep more inventory in-stock to give customers what they need when they need it. The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S. In early 2013, Belk launched a vendor-direct program.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 45

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

It was with the use of inventory models such as EOQ, Safety Stock, Fixed Lead-time and Demand Forecasting to ensure that Operations is not interrupted. I moved on into many roles within the field of Supply Chain ending as Vice President of Operations for a Supply Chain company with experience working in Taiwan and China.

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Modeling Waste Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 44

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Most companies have made their own organizations more efficient (ROA), but they have not reduced inventories and they have pushed costs back in the supply chain on suppliers that are less able to bear them. Pyrex bowls they had shipped without packing materials broke in transit. It is fun work, but the results are shocking.

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Pricing Training Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Purchasing Training 262

MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Insurance companies face this issue when selling disruption insurance, or when trying to convince manufacturers to reduce both the likelihood and impact of business interruptions through measures such as increasing inventory levels and developing alternative suppliers. Such anticipation increases both sales and customer satisfaction.

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Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 101

BlueYonder

MAY 16, 2013

Let’s review a few examples: How will your company redesign its use of plants and current inventory when an earthquake knocks out one of your production facilities in Taiwan? Some companies have to recall EVERYTHING as they do not know where the tainted goods have been shipped.

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New York City Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Pharmaceutical 59

Vinculum

JULY 13, 2022

Shopee had a modest beginning, but it has grown to be present in most ASEAN member states, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Korea. For purchasers from Taiwan and the Philippines, there are many different ways to pay. Why Sell on Shopee. Payment with a debit and credit card.

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Vinculum

JANUARY 27, 2021

Large investments are being made into improving the shipping infrastructure, formation of the AEC is working to remove barriers to increase cross border trade, and companies are trying out innovative new payment methods and ways to either provide Cash-On-Delivery more efficiently. Lazada claims commissions on sales that range from 1% to 4%.

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Asia Indonesia Vietnam Philippines 52

Vinculum

JULY 5, 2020

Though with a humble beginning, Shopee has established its presence across most southeast ASEAN countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Korea. With Shopee, the sellers and buyers enjoy free shipping though it may differ by countries and their regulations. Why Sell on Shopee.

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Thailand Singapore How To Philippines 52

Vinculum

MAY 20, 2021

Whatever shipping method you choose, you will grow your business by targeting the Singapore market. Additionally, the company has a presence in the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other Asian countries. Shipping to Singapore. Popular online marketplaces. They estimate over 4.4

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