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How Southeast Asian manufacturers can use ERP to realign the supply chain

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For decades, ASEAN manufacturing, once seen as a global phenomenon, had been overshadowed by the meteoric rise of Chinese factories. percent of global manufacturing output and was regarded as the world’s manufacturing superpower. Building manufacturing opportunities from the ground up. In 2019, China accounted for 28.7

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How Many Warehouses Does the US Have? Nobody Knows

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Here are some different sources and their very different numbers: The first question is why the Department of Energy has these kinds of statistics. The Department of Commerce lists warehousing companies, but of course, most warehouses are not owned by third party logistics or public warehousing companies. Their last survey was in 2018.

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How to choose the right ERP system for your business

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Managing sophisticated manufacturing operations is not unlike coordinating the world’s air traffic. In this post, we’ll help you assess your current capabilities, navigate the often-turbulent process of selecting a new ERP, and successfully land a future of manufacturing precision. Consider the metaphor for a moment.

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Navigating Uncharted Waters: Out of the Fort and Into the Moat

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Listen to the full podcast interview here ) Source: Fort Of course, this stark reality was faced by many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) during the peak of the pandemic. to 0.85 (Source: ShipBob ). One of the most prominent shifts has been sourcing patterns. The key takeaway? This trend was a while in coming.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

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cities over the course of the year, bringing the total number to 110. Teradyne , a supplier of semiconductor testing equipment, pulled manufacturing worth about $1 billion out of China last year, a Teradyne spokesperson said on Monday, after U.S. billion worth, the survey found. technology from helping China’s military.

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Supply Chain Talent Matters More than Ever

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According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. AGCO is an agricultural equipment manufacturer. Ronan Stephens is the senior vice president of supply chain management and external manufacturing at Ipsen.

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Profitably Delivering eCommerce with Consumer-Centric Priorities

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Every day, retailers and manufacturers are challenged to balance ambitious customer service promises with profit margin protection. Capacity can be easily ramped up or down due to product seasonality, holidays and of course global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. A Top-Level Vision Is Key to Enabling Agility.

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