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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. In the face of variability, this is two-to-six weeks too long to make allocation or procurement decisions. E-commerce models exacerbated this trend while supply variability challenged order reliability. Shift in cycles.

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Horsemeat Supply Chains

SCM Research

Food supply chains are affected by supply chain trends such as globalization, consolidation, and commoditization. Based on a series of incidents in food supply chains, Roth and her co-authors (2008) have developed a conceptual framework for quality management in food supply chains. Pullman, M., & Gray, J. 2008.00043.x.

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6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

GlobalTranz

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. Manufacturing Business Technology recently wrote the 5 e-commerce trends for 2016 for manufacturers to look at that include: Manufacturers will seek to increase their share of aftermarket parts sales. E-Commerce for Manufacturing.

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An Interview on Innovation, New Technologies and ‘Fifth Generation Purchasing’ with Herve Legenvre

HICX Solutions

Herve begins the conversation by talking about his newly released book, which really drills into the pace of change in procurement activities. We really wanted to reimagine Procurement around the logic of pace, speed and time,” he adds. There was a time when Procurement didn’t exist as a function.

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Supply Chain Risk Management in 2024: A Forward Look with Tom Linton

Resilinc

Accomplished procurement veteran and author Tom Linton provides valuable insights into the supply chain risk management landscape in 2024 in this exclusive Q&A. What are the biggest supply chain trends we will see in 2024, and how can managers prepare for those trends? Which megatrend is top of mind for you going into 2024?

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The Skinny on Inflation

LevaData

More specifically: how should the procurement industry respond to inflation caused by supply chain challenges and labor shortages ? in the 12 months leading up to June 2021, reaching its highest level since August 2008. For many current procurement professionals, this is their first encounter with this level of inflation.

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Commodity Prices Soar as Risks of Major War Footing Increase

Supply Chain Matters

Wheat prices have soared to levels that occurred in the prior global recession of 2008-2009. . When we prepare the sections related to our Ferrari Research Group’s Annual Predictions of Industry Global Supply Chains , we often include an outlook on supply and commodity price trends for the coming year.