Tag Archives: Global

Boeing production rampup and the role of supply chain examiners

Posted on December 30, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in the Wall Street Journal (Dec 30, 2011) describes Boeing’s backlog of 3,500 airplanes, worth $ 270 billion, and the need to rampup production by 60 % in the next three years to maintain delivery commitments. Competition from … Continue reading →

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Lower wages, greater employment and capital investment in the US – a wise choice ?

Posted on December 29, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (Dec 29, 20110 describes wage decreases of $ 10 to $ 15 per hour for manufacturing jobs in Kentucky – a prerequisite “competitive wage” at which General Electric moved production to Kentucty and … Continue reading →

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Indian Reverse Auctions for Solar Power and Impact

Posted on December 29, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (Dec 29, 2011) describes the reverse auctions run by the Indian government, with solar power providers bidding to win the contract, that decreased costs 30 % compared to the previous year. These lower … Continue reading →

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Mumbai slums and supply chain efficiency

Posted on December 29, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (Dec 29, 2011) describes the Dharavi slum in Mumbai, India, home to a million people and generating an economic output of close to $ 1 billion. Admist the grime are thriving supply chains … Continue reading →

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Rising US steel prices, global demand trends and supply chain impact

Posted on December 27, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in the Wall Street Journal (Dec 24, 2011) describes a 25 % rise in steel prices due to increased US demand from automakers and steel pipe demand for natural gas extraction. But as demand in China decreases, and … Continue reading →

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The impact of HR 2245 “Preserving Access to Life Saving Medications Act 2011”

Posted on December 25, 2011 by aviyer2010

Bill HR 2245 plans to require drug manufacturers to notify the Federal govt, 6 months in advance, of potential shortages. Shortages are defined as situations where the total supply is less than observed demand. The Federal govt is then required … Continue reading →

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The global supply chain for Michael Kors and impact

Posted on December 24, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (Dec 20, 2011) describes Michael Kors Holding, an apparel company that generates 95 % of its revenues in the US and Canada, makes its apparel in Asia, and is incorporated in the British … Continue reading →

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Ebooks more expensive than paper ?

Posted on December 23, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in the Wall Street Journal ( Dec 15, 2011) describes a decision by book publishers to dictate retail prices for ebooks, with retailers requiring permission before discounting. Given that used paper book prices are set by market trends, … Continue reading →

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Swatch’s plans to cut back component sales to competitors and supply chain impact

Posted on December 10, 2011 by aviyer2010

A New York Times article (Dec 10, 2011) describes a decision by the Swatch Group to cut back sales (to 85 % of 2010 levels and ultimately to zero) of components to competitors. Buying these components from Swatch had enabled … Continue reading →

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Used US car batteries, EPA regulation and Mexican pollution

Posted on December 10, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (Dec 9, 2011) describes the EPA regulation of lead recycling from the 97 % of batteries recycled, the consequent cost impact of these regulations of $ 20 million in capital investments to comply, … Continue reading →

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