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Supplier Risk Management Considerations for the Coronavirus Outbreak

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This crisis demonstrates the increasingly global nature and complexity of supply chains and the imperative to manage the risk within this complex supply chain. When comparing this outbreak with the outbreak of SARS in 2003 it is striking to see how quickly Coronavirus has eclipsed SARS in the number of infections.

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This Week In Supply Chain Management Tech April 4 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Risk Management Provider Avetta Acquired Stockholm based private equity firm EQT has reportedly agreed to acquire supply chain risk management software technology and managed services provider Avetta from existing private equity owners Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe ( WCAS ).

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Refresh Your Supply Chain – Have a Coke and a Smile

Supply Chain Network

In 2003, Coca-Cola enterprises began a five year, $200 million IT plan called Project Pinnacle. Though the company has taken some criticism in the past for reducing water supplies in some communities, Coca-Cola has researched climate change and committed to four sustainable strategies: reduce, recycle, replenish and risk management.

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Travel to Compliance and Efficiency with Supply Chain Mapping

RFgen

According to ICE, from 2003 to 2009, Sabre falsified shipping documents, used false bottoms on crates and lied on business records. This transparency allows all stakeholders to identify risks and come up with better strategies. Not only did Sabre violate the Arms Control Export Act by not securing authorization from the U.S.

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Travel to Compliance and Efficiency with Supply Chain Mapping

RFgen

According to ICE, from 2003 to 2009, Sabre falsified shipping documents, used false bottoms on crates and lied on business records. This transparency allows all stakeholders to identify risks and come up with better strategies. Not only did Sabre violate the Arms Control Export Act by not securing authorization from the U.S.

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The State of LTL Shipping in Light of YRC Freight Bankruptcy

TransAudit

Notable Acquisitions Acquisition of Roadway (2003): This acquisition was strategic for Yellow, but integrating two massive LTL carriers came with challenges. This involves having a robust risk management strategy, maintaining a healthy balance sheet, and having contingency plans in place. Yellow Corp.

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5 Factory Uses for Sensors You Might Not Expect

DELMIA Quintiq

In 2003, the retail giant began a “slap and chip” program to place RFID tags on all of their pallets and case packs. Improve Risk Management and Insurance Oversight. Walmart provides a cautionary tale. According to vendors, the program didn’t go anywhere because Walmart didn’t have a way to process the data being gathered.