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Addressing Global Food Security

Enterra Insights

Converging disruptions have sent food prices soaring — and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, one of the world’s six breadbasket regions, risks tilting the food system into global crisis.”[1] 2] With more mouths to feed each and every day, global food security remains a serious challenge. ”[1] Science writer Max G.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The overarching rule that all actions taken are meant to meet the needs of the present society without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs, is a key driver. The global supply chain industry has by default, a large environmental impact, through its carbon footprint.

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What’s going on with global supply chains: A primer for the casual consumer

Freightos

So to meet capacity, airlines started to convert passenger planes into cargo planes at scale. But back to those containers… The cost of global shipping rises. Enter, a global container shortage. Logistics is global. The e-commerce impact (no free shipping for global freight). Credit: Lufthansa ).

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Heura Uses ToolsGroup for Digital Supply Chain Transformation to Support Global Expansion

ToolsGroup

BOSTON – November 9, 2023 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been selected by Heura , a leader in next generation plant-based meat production, to help the company achieve the planning speed and accuracy necessary to transform its supply operations and meet the growing (..)

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Case Study: DSV Implements a Single-Instance Control Tower with a Global Footprint

DSV is one of the biggest names in transport and logistics, operating in over 90 countries with a global network of over 75,000 employees.

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Creating a Global Trade Compliance Program

QAD

Global enterprises still rely on spreadsheets and manual processes to manage their global trade and supply chain operations. Globalization, international business and the trend towards world markets introduces complexity for business. Let’s look at how companies can meet the demands of global trade compliance and avoid missteps.

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The China Container Risk in Global Supply Chain and Foreign Trade

NC State SCRC

I recently sat on an ASTM F49 Committee Meeting on supply chain standards (I serve as the pro bono secretary for the committee). F49 will develop international standards for the appropriate sharing and use of digital information to enhance end-to-end visibility in the global supply chain.

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Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?

Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike.

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Supply Chain Planning Maturity – How Do You Compare to Peers?

Today's supply chains are networked, global ecosystems. The use of scenario analyses: How widespread is the use of scenarios prior to and during planning meetings? An event upstream in a different country or region can cause considerable disruption downstream. The COVID-19 pandemic is an extreme example of how this unfolds in practice.

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How Data Analytics Can Solve the Challenges Faced by SC Leaders in Discrete Manufacturing

From consumer electronics to automotive manufacturing, most of the global economy’s largest industries rely on some form of discrete manufacturing. Supply chain analytics can arm the supply chain leaders to meet various supply chain challenges, including: Lack of real-time data visibility. Inconsistent data on safety stock levels.

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Building Supply Chain Resilience in the Real World

Speaker: Kelly Barner - Co-Founder & Managing Director of Buyers Meeting Point, LLC

Global inflation is at record highs and the Great Resignation has given way to the Great Reshuffling, leading to uncertainty in talent markets. If those disruptive forces weren’t enough to make our jobs harder, the economy has faced headwinds as well. What will 2023 bring?

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Discover 4 Use Cases for Applying AI to Your Recruiting Processes

Recruitment AI technology uncovers the most qualified candidates. This technology automates recruiting routines and facilitates natural conversations, resulting in higher productivity and a better candidate experience. Download the eBook to learn more!