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The Business Environment and the Global Economy

Enterra Insights

Business prospects are inextricably tied to local, national, and global economies. Nevertheless, macrotrends do not necessarily determine how well a business performs. Business leaders planning strategies for the weeks, months, and years ahead must take numerous factors into account. Who are its customers? Very likely.

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From Globalization to Glocalization

Enterra Insights

In one of those early articles, I wrote, “Globalization integrates trade by disintegrating production chains and dispersing them across economies. Award-winning economics journalist Martin Wolf insists that integration still characterizes the global economy, even if hyper-globalization is ending.

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Network Investment. Defining the ROI.

Supply Chain Shaman

The global economy and multi-national supply chain flows were based on rational government policy. The supply network–shipments and production of trading partners–represents over 70% of the environmental impact of supply chain decisions. Networks take three forms–demand, design, and supply. Most is silo’d.

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How Businesses Can Cut Supply Chain Costs Without Jeopardizing Long-Term Growth

Supply Chain Brain

In a difficult economy, the most obvious action item on executive agendas is cutting cost. Yet businesses often fail to make good on that relatively straightforward objective.

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New Study: 2018 State of Embedded Analytics Report

Why do some embedded analytics projects succeed while others fail? We surveyed 500+ application teams embedding analytics to find out which analytics features actually move the needle. Read the 6th annual State of Embedded Analytics Report to discover new best practices. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Retailers Embrace Gig Economy Fulfillment

Logistics Viewpoints

The gig economy and its on-demand armies of drivers have moved people and food for years, but many retailers still hesitate to tap into Uber, Postmates and other companies to quickly move orders from stores to local customers’ doorsteps. Gig economy fulfillment setting retailers apart. Walgreens and Target among the leaders.

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Circular Economy and Information Sharing – The Role of Logistics

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Circular Economy and Information Sharing – The Role of Logistics Feature Article by Beverly Lege , Research Associate and PhD Candidate at Hamburg University of Technology, Institute of Business Logistics and General Management, Thomas Twenhöven , PhD Candidate at Kuehne Logistics University and Prof.

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Marketing-Led Post-COVID-19 Growth Strategies

Businesses are laying off workers, shutting their doors (some permanently), and struggling to react to the radical destruction that coronavirus (COVID-19) is doing to our society and communities. Any return to normalcy may seem far-off, but sales and marketing are on the front lines of restarting the economy.

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A Recruiter’s Guide To Hiring In 2021

As the New York Times observed, “It’s a weird moment for the American economy.” Businesses are looking to hire quickly, but they face a disjointed market. With vaccination rates rising, consumers spending more money, and people returning to offices, the job market is going through a period of unprecedented adjustment.

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Problem Solved: Boost Resilience with Supplier Diversity

Speaker: Rod Robinson - SVP of the Supplier Diversity Practice, Insight Sourcing Group

Supplier diversity programs are impactful and effective tools in your business strategy because they guarantee a diverse supplier base and ensure inclusivity within your ultimate procurement plan. Ready to get started?

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Sustainability Trends That Will Make the Biggest Impact on Your Organization

Speaker: Jit Hinchman, Founder & President at Supply Chain Adviser™ and Sustainable Supply Chain Global Ambassador

It's not just good for the environment, it's good for the economy and humanity too. But in 2021 and on, making the switch to more sustainable decision-making can have some big business impacts. It can also lead to real ROI that will make your supply chain run smoothly! 86% of the U.S. 86% of the U.S. Pathway to Sustainability.