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Chinese New Year Supply Chain Chaos?

Logistics Business Magazine

A larger share of freight forwarders and supply chain professionals this year in 2023 are expecting disruptions owing to COVID outbreaks in China and the Chinese New Year factory closures as compared to the last year (2022). “We Amidst this, in the coming weeks, we foresee prolonged factory closures and bearish market conditions.”

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What are the true causes of ongoing supply chain disruptions?

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

A recent SYSPRO survey shows that only 45% of businesses have looked at systems to address supply chain disruptions and just 44% have investigated technologies that enable collaboration with external suppliers and customers. The analysis is mostly on point; however, the blame does not lie with Lean.

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How manufacturers and distributors can address supply chain management challenges

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Several surveys have reported how SCM in recent years has moved from being a cost center to one responsible for offering superior customer experience and delivering competitive advantage. It seems that manufacturers found it much quicker and cheaper to increase inventories than build regional factories.

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A Glimpse into Supply Chain 2024

Log-hub

introduces smart factories where interconnected systems enhance agility and responsiveness. This holistic approach extends connectivity beyond the factory floor, fostering seamless communication across the entire logistics network. Industry 4.0

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Core System Optimisation Vital Link for Supply Chain

Logistics Business Magazine

According to the Business Continuity Institute’s 2023 Supply Chain Resilience survey, concerns about new laws and regulations increased by 40.5%, representing the fifth biggest concern for organisations. Basis Technologies recently found 59% of enterprises still uses manual Excel spreadsheets for business-critical SAP management.

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The Future Of Manufacturing Post-COVID

Blue Grace Logistics

Within the last year, manufacturers have had to cope with supply chain disruptions and the shutdown of factories due to restrictions caused by COVID-19. According to a survey from McKinsey, 39% of industry leaders are enhancing industry 4.0 Want A Free Supply Chain Analysis? Get a Free Supply Chain Analysis. Industry 4.0.

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Reshoring in America: The Future Outlook, Current Hindrances & Issues, and Ways to Stimulate Reshoring

GlobalTranz

Productivity in factories continues to improve, however, and are more efficient than ever, so the best jobs picture we can hope for is flat as we don’t believe that US Manufacturing jobs will ever be at the percentage they were at the peak in the late 70s. Also, the majority of factories that could leave may have already gone.