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Calendars got somewhat aligned 🚀, as we celebrate our *50th* Project Launch at the same time as the 6th anniversary of good chain 🍾🥂🎊. As upstream supply chain specialists 🏭(#sourcing, #manufacturing, #supplychain) 🚢, we celebrate growing along with our loyal customers, while embodying a #multicultural bridge of #efficiency and #trust between Asian suppliers and their customers worldwide. We are proud to support you, and as we're preparing the launch of our #Education venture, we are reminded that it's not a brand name or a company size that makes a difference, it's the daily application of the Toyota Way: #Respect for the People, and #ContinuousImprovement. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

🌐 MC Packaging: Navigating Change in the Metal Packaging Landscape 🌐 Amidst rising costs and a skilled labor shortage in Singapore, MC Packaging, a stalwart in the metal can industry for over 40 years, is strategically expanding operations in China to meet global demand. Executive Director Remus Whang sheds light on the industry's revival driven by sustainability and the intrinsic value of recyclable metal packaging. From its roots in the 1970s, supplying cans for various industries, to weathering the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company has embraced change. A shift to younger management, acquisitions in Guangzhou, and exploration of smart packaging technologies showcase MC Packaging's resilience and adaptability. The company's commitment to innovation extends to value-added packaging, including QR-coded peel-off lids and UV-visible ink to counter counterfeits. Exploring two-piece aluminum cans for ready-to-eat meals signals a forward-looking approach, highlighting that in the evolving landscape of metal packaging, adaptation is key to perpetual relevance. Read more about our journey here: https://lnkd.in/gNcfV34j #MCPackaging #MetalPackaging #Innovation #GlobalExpansion #Sustainability

Discover how a leading IT hardware manufacturer reduced supply chain risk and saved $250K in packaging spend annually by nearshoring its manufacturing operations to Mexico and partnering with Victory Packaging. Read our latest case study to learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02GG-pZ0 #Packagingsolutions #Packagingindustry #Nearshoring #SupplyChain

Our very own Alex Ramirez and Reas Macken are attending The Millennium Alliance's Digital Supply Chain Transformation Assembly in Austin, TX, this week! Attendees shouldn't miss their roundtable, "How to Unlock The Potential of Your Warehouse With Data You Already Have." #supplychain #executiveleadership #digitaltransformation #warehousemanagement #warehouseoptimization

Mercedes Martinez currently helps lead our supply chain department securing resources for brands that haven’t even been developed yet! For Mercedes, finding her #PlaceToShine means building up a team that is able to forecast, plan, and secure the right tools to bring our P&G Ventures ideas from the drawing board to the shelf. #SupplyChain #SupplyChainManangement #WomenInSupplyChain

One of our key focus areas is continually strengthening our value chain, which involves optimizing our supply chain. In this endeavour, we have noticed a significant increase in the availability of competitive packaging products from European suppliers. These suppliers excel in both price and quality, offering us a compelling reason to continue sourcing from Europe. Choosing goods manufactured in Europe typically leads to quicker delivery times than those sourced from Asia. This decision not only accelerates logistics but also diminishes the environmental impact of transportation. 🌱 #SustainableSourcing #Westpack #MadeInEurope 

We often speak to companies that are interested in moving manufacturing from China to Vietnam. Cindy Jin discussed this with one of our clients recently. Is it a good idea? Well... maybe. While the topic has been high on the list of manufacturers for the past 2 years, there are still a lot of questions. I wrote a blog earlier this year that gives an overview of the pros and cons. https://lnkd.in/eBKDuCvY What are your thoughts? Are you thinking of moving? Or have you already done so and, if so, are you happy with the results?

The manufacturing industry has undergone rapid changes in recent years. If your business engages in overseas manufacturing, you’ve likely felt the effects of these changes. This ever-evolving landscape can make it challenging to stay on top of recent developments, much less reach your goals and grow your business. That's why we thought we'd share a few of the changes our team has seen in recent years + how Flywheel Sourcing can help you navigate the changing world of retail and manufacturing: https://bit.ly/440PPz6

Our second Supply Chain Enlarge Europe Town Hall took place on July 16th. At the beginning we were glad to get Cristiano FIORIO as a guest speaker, who gave the outlook of the Alfa Romeo Premium brand, extremely exciting. The first half of the year is over and so was important to share the challenges and goals reached within the SC community. Among all: strong result on logistic cost containment (more than 25%!), creation of new control towers, increasing rail capacity by 50%, strong supply management and stock management (-40%) and much more to come!!!! Also was the opportunity to give an outlook on the second half of the year and the coming 2025 - to focus on our goals as well as our perspectives. Main part of our Town Hall was characterized by the presentation of our Want To Be, absolutely transformational and aligned with Stellantis Dare Forward 2030. Remi CABON shows us about the path to uniform processes and tools, about resilience and agility in execution and about CO2 compliance. Edouard GEORGE refers about the Data Centricity, forecast accuracy as well as the stock management. The department highlight for Brice DE ZUTTER is to build a robust IBT supply chain with strong processes to be prepared for the future challenges. Antoine REDIER introduces the SC EE Control tower team, as well as news from Drive4You. The last point of the departmental highlights was shown by Paolo NOCE with the new program competitiveness, the process optimization & digitalization and to design the best network for parts and vehicles. At the end, Yves CARACATZANIS summarized our successes and gave us the Global Guide Lines Special thanks to all speakers and my entire team to bring the first half of 2024 to success.