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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. However, the immediate changes in consumption patterns and the subsequent “get out of the house” rebound were quickly followed by widespread inflation and the Ukraine war. Source: J.P. But what about now?

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How manufacturers can respond to supply chain disruptions

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The further disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cause major disruptions to the global supply chain and impact South Africa. Technology designed for manufacturers, such as ERP systems , provides organisations with improved visibility of the reliable local suppliers and their supply chains. Supply chain challenges.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

Now of course, companies must map out the potential impacts of the Russia Ukraine war. Russia Attacks Ukraine. Russia shells Ukraine. Russia had massed some 150,000 troops along Ukraine’s borders, according to US estimates based on satellite imagery. Ukraine does not have the military might to stop the invasion.

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The war in Ukraine and the role of supply chain professionals

Procurement Academy

Over 250,000 US companies, and over 160,000 European companies, have direct or indirect suppliers in Russia and Ukraine. Food: Russia is the world’s largest exporter of wheat, whilst Ukraine is a major exporter of corn, barley and rye. Many of these materials are crucial for electronics manufacturing, including Lithium-Ion batteries.

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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

Over four-hundred days of war in Ukraine. The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. In the face of variability, this is two-to-six weeks too long to make allocation or procurement decisions. Build in-market sourcing.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

Well, according to Czinger, a Los Angeles-based boutique hypercar manufacturer, that is about to be a possibility. And now on to this week’s logistics news. McCormick’s diverse supplier network helps shield it from Ukraine impacts. That being said, would you go over 280 MPH in a car? The Czinger 21C costs $1.7

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July 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Indicating Declining Momentum

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides commentary relative to July’s global manufacturing PMI indices relative to data indicating declining momentum, and some contraction among specific global regions. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. Global Wide Production Activity. The July 2022 J.P.