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The 2022 Chlorine Shortage: Another Year of Poolmageddon

ToolsGroup

A combo of pandemic-related increased demand, and the tragic destruction of a key chlorine manufacturer have led to 2022’s swimming pool chlorine shortage. Image source: Cape Analytics. Image Source: Nola. Chlorine production was burned again in January 2022, when yet another fire damaged a pool supply plant in New Jersey.

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Is it too Early For 2022 Predictions?

Logistics Viewpoints

With Christmas goods in stores before Halloween this year, I thought there was no reason that we shouldn’t also get a jump on 2022 predictions. Here’s what to look for in 2022. Near or re-shoring sourcing strategies will be evaluated to “shorten” supply chains and gain greater control of supply chain performance.

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The 2022 Chicken Shortage: What the Cluck is Going On?

ToolsGroup

Image source: Google Trends, as of Feb. Image source: 9 News Twitter. Image source: Mashed. Supply chain constraints and shelf conditions will continue to have their ebbs and flows, but maybe by the back half of 2022 we’ll start seeing some normalizing of the supply chain.”. Why Is There a Chicken Shortage?

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The 2022 Labor Shortage: 4 Concrete Tactics to Combat Employee Turnover and Source Staff

ToolsGroup

In the 2022 labor market, employees don’t want to be a cog in the wheel. Source: Fortune. #3: Source: Fortune. Here are four tactics with actionable steps to secure good talent, increase employee satisfaction, reduce turnover, and develop a thriving workforce. And help you get some shut-eye.). #1:

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2022 Ivalua NOW Paris Recap!

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Leader Forrester Supplier Value Management Platforms, Q1 2022. Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice 2022 . Chief Product Officer, Pascal Bensoussan , shared the best way forward for 2022 with the most innovative trends that are shaping the future. The post 2022 Ivalua NOW Paris Recap! Audrey Izard, L’Oréal .

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Agile Strategic Sourcing for a Resilient Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

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Trends 2022: Food and Beverage

Enterra Insights

And Generation Z is maturing into adulthood and will shape trends with its interest in ethical sourcing, sustainability and local food.”[4] The flavors of 2022 will inevitably be influenced by the pandemic and the unpredictable world around us. ”[8]. Enjoying Flavors Old and New. Footnotes. [1] 10] Ibid. [11] Footnotes. [1]

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