Enterra Insights

APRIL 5, 2021

Although this year’s grade is an improvement from the dismal D+ that the ASCE gave the nation’s infrastructure in 2017, 11 of the 17 categories in this year’s report card received a grade in the ‘D’ range — and that includes roads.”[2] ” Unfortunately, partisan politics is again raising its ugly head.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

In terms of political affiliation, Republicans were least represented in the sample, and overall, there was a good mix of respondents mostly from technical, professional, government/military, healthcare, education, manufacturing and transportation industries with solid experience (a range of 8-31 years experience.).

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

federal agencies that umbrella commerce, transportation, energy, health and national defense on means where government could augment U.S. Supply Chain Matters provided our readers awareness to the tenets of this executive order , and in later in early June of 2021, highlights of the 100-day assessments among specific government agencies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

As we near the end of the year, many supply chain executives will become embroiled in their firm’s annual strategic planning process. Before executives do that, it is worth reviewing the top trends that will be impacting supply chain management for the coming year and beyond. In the US, consumer prices were up 9.1 The Pending Recession.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Low-cost country sourcing is a procurement strategy that falls under a broad category of procurement efforts called global sourcing. Political instability. Political unrest, both internal and external, can halt supply lines. Political unrest, both internal and external, can halt supply lines. International Sourcing.

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

In fact, they segment supply chain into 4 categories, - Sudden Natural Disaster: earthquake, hurricanes, tornadoes - Sudden Man-made Disaster: terrorist attack, chemical leak - Slow Natural Disaster: famine, drought, poverty - Slow Man-made Disaster: political crisis, refugee crisis Then they create the customized strategy for each category.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 20, 2022

To address this issue, one recommendation I am advocating would be to create government industrial policies that are targeted at supporting a domestic “stop gap” manufacturing capability. The lessons of 2020 and 2021 have led many organizations to begin questioning whether a domestic supply base is something that should be considered.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

Yesterday we kicked off our most popular blog post series for the most viewed blog posts in the main 5 categories we publish to (although you can browse all categories on the right side of this blog). Those 5 key categories are: Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Freight, and Transportation. That’s tougher.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2016

Created with government funds and industry matches, the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation program coordinates workforce initiatives and research efforts, helps vertical supply chains adopt technology standards, and strengthens networks of collaboration and innovation. Several parts of the program imitate the German Industry 4.0

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

ProcureTech is a fast-growing technology category. There are a plethora of start-ups, scale-ups, and growth ventures that are providing best-of-breed solutions to the market, and they continue to pop up; strengthening the continued growth of this ‘little known’ software category. Stupidity becomes proactive, a political statement.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2022

This storm had previously brought destruction and severe flooding among Caribbean regions to include Puerto Rico, Cuba , and other island nations, and rapidly grew to be a Category Four hurricane as it crossed the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Federal Government itself in recovery and repair efforts.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 22, 2021

Earth Day 1970 achieved a rare political alignment, enlisting support from Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, urban dwellers and farmers, business and labor leaders. Then in January 1969, he and many others witnessed the ravages of a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Two years later Congress passed the Clean Water Act.

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6 River Systems

MAY 8, 2020

There is no doubt that grocery delivery has seen a surge – Instacart has seen a 300% growth rate in their services, but that is merely one retail category. If we dive into which categories are doing well, it is clear that many of the highest growth items are driven by the pandemic. What might our world resemble in a few months?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2015

It is that time of year again where we feature the most viewed articles on the Cerasis blog in each of the six main categories we write about: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. . In 2015, we have already published 232 articles in several different categories. INFOGRAPHIC] Industry 4.0:

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Added to this, we had shortage of parts and labour, war, political unrest, global economic, business and consumer uncertainty, rising inflation, escalating costs, open commerce and trade issues – the list goes on. If you survived the obstacles over the last three years, you could overcome anything.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 8, 2024

Our first category, “It Could Happen,” eliminates sci-fi scenarios like volcanoes in L.A. Our first category, “It Could Happen,” eliminates sci-fi scenarios like volcanoes in L.A. The first disaster movie, “ Fire! came out in England in 1901 and depicted firemen on the scene of a burning house.

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DynaSys

APRIL 16, 2020

Environmental policy dominates the agenda of various economic forums and election platforms of political candidates. Political awareness invariably follows social awareness. Government intervention is required to compel action by those industries that are lesser affected by other drivers. Regulatory Controls.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

A prime example is how governments in the Middle East have begun to rethink food security targets after the disruptions to their food supply chains. Broken trade environment and political instability. Environmental risks : These are risks associated with social, economic or political changes. Oil price fluctuations.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 25, 2023

Journalist Leen Alkhlaifat explains, “According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, food waste is the largest category of material placed in municipal landfills. Started in 2017 by Compass Group USA, Stop Food Waste Day is now recognized globally in every corner of the world as we unite to educate and ignite change.”

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 23, 2019

Despite the fact prominent governments are willing to ignore the dangers of climate change, supply chain professionals can’t. Government, conclude climate change will wreak havoc on the global economy if something is not done. ”[2] The Federal Government report focused on the impact climate change could have on the U.S.

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Kodiak Hub

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

ProcureTech is a fast-growing technology category. Th e re are a plethora of start-ups, scale-ups, and growth ventures that are providing best-of-breed solutions to the market, and they continue to pop up; strengthening the continued growth of this ‘little known’ software category. Stupidity becomes proactive, a political statement.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In regions where people have fallen behind economically due to political neglect and technological change, it is jobs lost in the face of import competition that make the headlines.”[1] In Part One of this two-part article, I discussed many of the arguments raised by proponents and opponents of globalization. In a direct sense, it does.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

Listed in the runners-up category, are companies that met the improvement ranking, but are performing slightly below the industry average for ONE of the performance factors. Today, I unpacked my bags. To streamline my efforts, I just kept a packed bag in the closet. Today’s populist movement is about new winners and losers.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. These designated areas are subject to a variety of special regulatory relief, tax breaks and government support to encourage economic activity. In this 2022 guide to freeports: What is a freeport?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Political and Government Changes. Political instability ranks 4.3 This example reflects only one area of concern and changing political affiliations and governing parties in countries around the globe will increase the risk to trade. Risks evolve and become more prevalent with time. What to Do About It.

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SupplyShift

MAY 17, 2021

In light of an increasingly strained global ecosystem, corporations, governments, and environmental scientists have revamped the drive for sustainability, honing in on the benefits of eco-friendly manufacturing, product design, and logistics. The supply chain has been a growing area of focus for the sustainability conversation.

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SupplyShift

MAY 17, 2021

In light of an increasingly strained global ecosystem, corporations, governments, and environmental scientists have revamped the drive for sustainability, honing in on the benefits of eco-friendly manufacturing, product design, and logistics. The supply chain has been a growing area of focus for the sustainability conversation.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate, Supply Chain Matters blog unveils part two of a summarized overview of our annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains for the year 2023 and beyond. Economic and Business Challenges Expected in 2023. percent and representing the lowest global growth since 1993.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 11, 2019

As the global environment is shifting based on political debates, EU/British negotiations, tariffs driven by the Trump administration, as well as the sudden shifts in country-level policies, supply chain executives and planners are working to plan for future uncertainties. However, some categories are capacity constrained.

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DynaSys

JANUARY 13, 2021

A Three Part Article Series from QAD DynaSys – COVID-19 and Resilient Supply Chain. In this series, discover how the COVID-19 pandemic gave us the keys to build a resilient supply chain and add value to our Supply Chain. In 2021, COVID-19 and Resilient Supply Chain will not be incompatible. And in a matter of weeks. million globally.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 19, 2014

Nine out of ten companies are stuck. Their supply chains are not improving corporate performance. Despite multimillion dollar technology projects, and tomes of strategy documents, they are stuck in their ability to overcome market factors and rising complexity to drive continuous improvement on a portfolio of metrics. Each is different.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 28, 2020

But if we wish to defeat it, we must do what seems counterintuitive: Put politics and popularity aside. Bill Gates ( @BillGates ), founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, is no stranger to controversy. He is outspoken about things he cares about, including global health. ” Pandemics grow exponentially.

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Supply Chain Insights

JULY 17, 2017

Not to channel your inner Dylan and drive your thoughts toward the social and political implications here; but rather we should ask, how will we face the future of innovation in the consumer chain? It’ll soon shake your windows. And rattle your walls. For the times they are a changin’”. But really, what has changed? How about ‘nothing?’

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LevaData

JANUARY 4, 2022

Number two: the life of the practitioner in this category is chaos. As we look to the new year and all the potential it has to offer, supply management and sourcing professionals everywhere are finalizing their corporate resolution lists in the hopes of securing a successful year ahead. What We Wish for You. We should stop that.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Freeman: Supply chain risk management, for many OEMs, is this new function that must be integrated with corporate strategy, governance, compensation, ESG, sustainability and other core functions. Rick Freeman joined Resilinc in July after more than a dozen years in procurement and supply chain for semiconductor manufacturer Micron Technology.

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QAD

APRIL 8, 2021

In the growing pile of data, and thanks to the connected world, there is also information about global economic trends and markets, geo-political factors, supply chain events, consumer and customer behavior, and so on. Let’s try to find that out and start with a few facts. Ubiquitous Data. Data Opportunities.

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EcoVadis

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Rising protectionist politics and trade wars will spur volatility and localization in supply chains. We’re still very early into 2019 and all signs point to an interesting year ahead. What does this momentum tell us about the state of sustainability this year – and what does the current landscape specifically mean for procurement teams?

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