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The VF Corporation Invested in Supply Chain Agility Before COVID Made “Agility” the New Buzzword

Logistics Viewpoints

VF Corporation is Building a Highly Automated DC on the West Coast. Anytime you have a chance to talk to an executive vice president in charge of the global supply chain of a nearly $12 billion corporation, you know you will learn some things. Cameron Bailey, EVP of Global Supply Chain at VF Corporation, did not disappoint.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Very positively, these topics have not only been discussed at COP26 but multiple initiatives were launched with some of them having the potential to significantly contribute to decarbonizing the global supply chain network. Also, tools have been developed to enable horizontal partnerships to reduce empty truck miles.

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The Global Trade Compliance Market is Crazy!

Logistics Viewpoints

Many multinationals have engineered their global supply chains to minimize taxation by creating subsidiaries in low taxation nations like Switzerland, Ireland, and Singapore. But even here, Mr. Barraco explains, there is a difference between accidentally shipping goods to bad actors and “intentional violators.”

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Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile

Enterra Insights

To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. Ivan Ariza ( @iariza ), co-founder and CEO of Cargamos, explains, “Entrepreneurs and startups have set their sights on minimizing the burden on the supply chain, especially in the last mile. As Robert J.

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Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile

Enterra Insights

To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. Ivan Ariza ( @iariza ), co-founder and CEO of Cargamos, explains, “Entrepreneurs and startups have set their sights on minimizing the burden on the supply chain, especially in the last mile. As Robert J.

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The Impact of the Digital Path to Purchase

Enterra Insights

Steve Osburn ( @skosbu ), Managing Director at Kurt Salmon — a part of Accenture Strategy specializing in Supply Chain, observes, “E-commerce customers in the U.S. consumers expect orders, with free shipping, to arrive within three days. The impact of e-commerce on supply chains. ”[2]. .”

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ABB’s Daniel Helmig: “We are moving to virtual centres of expertise”

Supply Chain Movement

One year ago global technology company ABB launched the second stage of its Next Level Strategy. Its high voltage cables transport power further than ever before and its substations stabilize and supply power to a wide range of urban and industrial applications. What are your responsibilities? “I