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Record High Drug Shortages in the U.S.- Same Dysfunctional Problem

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters again points to the conflicting stakeholder interests that continue to result in U.S. wide shortages of life saving pharmaceutical and drug supply. That number is the highest reported since 2014, including the period of the Covid-19 pandemic during the years 2020 to 2023.

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o9 Solutions Nearly Triples Year-to-Date Bookings in Q3 2021

o9 Solutions

a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, reported a 97% increase in Q3 2021 bookings, which translates into an almost three-fold increase in year-to-date bookings compared to the same period in 2020. DALLAS, Oct. 14, 2021 — o9 Solutions Inc. ,

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

What is also real is the impact it has on supply chains. In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. Three stages of building a sustainable supply chain.

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Bringing Order to Chaos: Last-Mile Delivery Costs and How to Reduce Them

Locus

Say you purchase your coveted gadget online, eagerly tracking its journey from warehouse to your welcoming hands. Customer satisfaction and keeping costs in check rests on optimal last-mile delivery operations. In 2021, a wide range of major product categories saw online purchase returns, with rates varying from 8% to 88%.

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Offering Prayers While Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun

Supply Chain Shaman

We are watching the redefinition of the principles of safe and secure supply chains and corporate liability. PCA was a small player in a complex supply chain of big brands. I think that we should pray today for all of the leaders of food supply chains in food and pharmaceutical companies. Next steps?

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Who Is Spending Your Cash?

Supply Chain Action Blog

If you travel for your company, you likely face restrictions on the amount and/or cost of travel which you can book without very senior level approval. A manufacturer with 40% gross margin is doing very well in most industries, although there are notable exceptions in pharmaceuticals and a few other manufacturing industries.

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What is Inventory? Examples, Types, Techniques

Unleashed

Different types of inventory are accounted for differently in a company’s books. Businesses must ensure they have enough available inventory to meet customer demand even through unexpected spikes and supply chain disruptions. In other words, it covers the goods ready for purchase right up until the sale is made.