Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 19, 2022

The modern supply chain is global and often depends on Russia for production, either equipment or materials. Sanctions make these elements harder to procure elsewhere while preventing many companies from using existing Russian sources. In many instances, alternative sources are limited. What’s impacted? Raw materials.

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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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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Natural gas prices in Europe and curbs on exports from Russia and China are expected to keep fertilizer in high demand through 2023, which will lower crop yields.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

For example, one production company mapped their second tier of suppliers and realized that all of their strategic suppliers for a particular direct material sourced some components from a single production site, making them dependent on one source. It demonstrates due diligence and accountability in the supply chain.

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LevaData

MARCH 30, 2022

They have been in an ongoing firefighting mode with new shortages occurring every few days; Covid, the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and the recent earthquake in Japan are just a few top-of-mind examples. Diversification of Sources. Now, they have OKRs in place to drive dual sourcing. Timely Visibility of Disruptions & Impacts.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

Maryna has: 5 years of experience in procurement training and consulting. 10 years of experience in purchasing and procurement, the tobacco market in particular. Maryna has: 5 years of experience in procurement training and consulting. 10 years of experience in purchasing and procurement, the tobacco market in particular.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Even companies without a direct supplier connection in Russia or Ukraine will experience debilitating disruption across industries from energy to agriculture. On top of that, uncertainty over the conflict will lead to higher oil and natural gas prices worldwide, even if additional supply outside of Russia comes online.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 29, 2022

The demand is subjected to change due to many factors drastically, including pandemics (COVID-19), war (Russia-Ukraine war), and last but not least technological advancements. Author : Emad Atef – CSCA, MBA (Candidate), Procurement and Sourcing Manager. Lysons, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, 9th Ed. ,

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

Hasbro plans to further hike prices of toys, warns of $100 million Russia hit. Of these 37 projects, 23 are in the US, which brings Amazon’s total clean energy procurement in the US from 7.2 Amazon on path to reach 100% renewable energy by 2025. USPS slowing first-class package delivery to lower costs. GW to 10.4

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QAD

AUGUST 16, 2022

Continued fallout, including transport congestion, limited air freight and rail freight transportation in the Asia-Europe lanes, because of the Russia/Ukraine conflict. QAD SRM delivers the tools to improve real-time communication and procurement processes and to counteract supply risks. Potential U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

India has again demonstrated the highest level of PMI growth and the report authors point to Greece, Indonesia, Russia and Brazil as demonstrating stronger rates of expansion. This is not only from the notions of China Plus sourcing actions, but is responding to export demand from other Asian, Europe and U.S. import needs.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters Product Demand and Supply Network Perspective we reference a published Bloomberg report addressing how the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict is impacting commodity and materials planning and supply concerns.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2022

Previously, China established a governmental agency responsible for centrally procuring new commercial for the country’s major airline carriers, with the goal of securing the most competitive deals. This is further the challenge of securing long-term supply of titanium metal components which were primarily source in Russia.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In order for logistics, procurement and distribution to align with the general advancements of the industry itself, these critical areas must give in to a more comprehensive transformation. The automotive industry has shown itself to be brave in recent times, in all areas but one: the supply chain.

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Precoro

MARCH 22, 2023

Such an interruption can affect any of the supply chain steps, often involving sourcing of raw materials, production, and distribution of goods or services. Both Ukraine and Russia are among the most important producers of the abovementioned commodities in the world. These are just a few supply chain disruption examples.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 27, 2018

But emerging technology is now beginning to create new ways to think about sourcing risk, which in the past has been a very manual, encumbered process. This has caused banks to look at the flow of activities in the “source chain”, which refers to the way that third parties use bank data for different opreations.

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Exiger Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Nations such as Russia, Bolivia, and Tajikistan also produce antimony, but they lack the capacity to meet global demand, especially in the face of reduced Chinese exports. Organizations should assess how reliant they are on Chinese-sourced antimony and related products.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 22, 2022

There are additionally the usual downside caveats that include further imposition of sanctions or consumer and business boycotts related to Russia. The OECD report reinforces that both Ukraine and Russia are large producers and exporters of key energy, minerals and basic food commodities.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

Reportedly, since Russia’ s invasion of Ukraine , global CEO s are confronting a world of extraordinary volatility and uncertainty, forcing many to reassess their growth assumptions and put strategic plans on hold. The noted overall theme from this survey were indications that recession. cyberattacks. Inflation are top of mind concerns.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 16, 2022

In his recent blog , Anmol Khurana discussed the immediate effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict for companies shipping products in and out of the region. Even more damaging are the potential long-term impacts for the world’s food supply as Russia seizes Ukraine’s grain supplies and harvesting equipment.

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Proxima

AUGUST 25, 2022

The threat of sudden lockdowns continues to loom over procurement teams. Supply chains thrive on predictability, yet China’s continued zero-Covid policy is causing uncertainty and taking an economic toll at a time when we are learning to cope with other significant challenges, such as the fallout of the Russia – Ukraine conflict.

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HICX Solutions

JUNE 12, 2023

In this episode of the Supplier Experience Live podcast, we spoke with Yash Rai , Vice President, Procurement and Supply Chain Solutions at The Smart Cube. Yash has over 14 years of experience working in the procurement domain. He continues, “I think this is where the opportunity for best-of-breed tools and technology comes into play.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Lessons Learned from a Career in Procurement As part of our weekly Supply Chain Leadership, I interviewed Howard Richman, who I am co-authoring a new book with (“Procurement Confidential”). At Mars, procurement (commercial as it was called) was one of the most highly regarded of the professions.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2024

As we have pointed out in our PMI summaries, China ’s excess capacity in these growth sectors is being channeled toward export markets such as Europe , Russia , and certain Latin American countries. China’s export growth level was reported as 9 percent in Q1, while India’s export growth level was noted as 7 percent. Be prepared!

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2024

Added Insights and Perspectives As noted in our perspectives related to the reported March PMI data , it is important for industry supply chain strategists, strategic direct materials sourcing, and planners to understand these sourcing shifts and what they may imply in shorter- or longer-term windows. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 6, 2022

Source: JP Morgan and S&P Global, March 2022. As indicated in our February commentary , an area of major concern remains the effect and duration of much higher energy prices globally along with the ultimate implications of heightened economic sanctions on Russia. Global Wide Production Activity.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The report, citing two informed sources, specifically indicates that between 30 percent and 50 percent of Foxconn’s and Jabil’s planned production output in August were affected by electrical power rationing. This week, Russia again cutoff the major natural gas pipeline to European countries including Germany.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 25, 2023

A dependence on natural gas supplies from Russia has been buffered by imported LNG supplies from the U.S. Germany , however, had a stronger dependence on natural gas supplies from Russia. Reportedly, economic growth was aided by a drop in energy costs after an unusually warm winter across the continent. and other generative regions.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 31, 2023

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reduced or stopped production of neon , aluminum, steel, and other commodities, while the EU has banned exports to and imports from Russia for a range of chemical products. #3 After ranking fourth in CommodityWatch AI ’s moving factors in 2021, Market Uncertainty/Fear ranked fifth in 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 10, 2023

Our January prediction noted that the ongoing Russia and Ukraine hostilities in early 2022 and the sanctions consequently placed on Russia by the NATO alliance nations precipitated a feared natural gas shortage that could have spread to other global areas.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

Downside risks that include monetary policy miscalculations, an uncertain outcome to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and further supply network disruptions as a result of more far-reaching spread of Covid variant infection rates across China. The three largest global economies ( Europe , United States , China ) expected to stall.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 17, 2015

trailed both Saudi Arabia and Russia in oil production, and it trailed Russia in natural gas production. Source: “The Future of Natural Gas: An Interdisciplinary MIT Study,” [link]. As the table below shows, back in 2008, the U.S. But by 2014, the U.S. Business Intelligence and Analytics. Network Connectivity.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

coupled with the ongoing hostilities involving Russia and Ukraine. Thus are the evolving implications of a new era of geo-political tensions that are now driving supply network sourcing strategies. A new TSMC managed 28 nanometer factory located in China is expected to begin production in the fourth quarter.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From our lens, the August data further reflects ongoing shifts in production sourcing within specific industry sectors. The top producing nations by notion of highest PMI levels were noted as India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Greece and Russia. The three specific regions of concern are the Eurozone, United Kingdom along with Taiwan.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2022

Andrade goes on to make the case for CEO ’s to seriously consider assessments for moving manufacturing to domestic or near-shored sourcing locations. Multiple years of global supply chain sourcing strategy predicated on lowest cost of manufacturing has exposed many rocks and added vulnerabilities. Nearly every U.S. Nearly every U.S.

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Precoro

APRIL 24, 2023

Establishing resilient supply chains is one of the top priorities for modern businesses, particularly when operating amid geopolitical volatility like the post-Covid aftermath, global repercussions of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, or extreme weather events.

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o9 Solutions

JANUARY 5, 2023

From the earlier post-pandemic shocks to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the acceleration of energy transition, these factors have caused further uncertainty for the oil and gas industry. The energy trilemma of energy security, sustainability, and affordability is kicking in full gear in 2023.

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