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From Globalization to Glocalization

Enterra Insights

” I started writing about the movement towards regionalization back in 2008. He writes, “It’s true that the era of ‘hyper-globalization’ from roughly 1992 to 2008, where trade grew markedly faster than global gross domestic product, is over. … Globalization has certainly not failed. .”

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SanDisk’s Story of Customer Segmentation Strategies Using Inventory Postponement

Supply Chain Shaman

When I hear companies discussing the implementation of a customer segmentation strategy, I ask a series of questions: Who is your customer? What are you trying to accomplish through the execution of a customer segmentation strategy? SanDisk’s Journey to Build a Supply Chain Customer Segmentation Strategy. It is systemic.

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Amazon CEO’s Latest Letter to Shareholders Outlines Unfolding Strategy

Supply Chain Matters

He indicated that if the company had not significantly invested in this unit in 2008-2009, Amazon would be a far different and likely less profitable company. fulfillment network, including organization and inventory management strategy. The strategy is to offer larger pack sizes, given the cost of serving an online channel.

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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. Rationalize global strategies to focus on building markets based on in-market sourcing. The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability.

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The State of Logistics Podcasting with Blythe Brumleve

The Logistics of Logistics

About Blythe Brumleve In 2008, Blythe Brumleve was working as a waitress and a blogger with a dream of owning her own company when she received an opportunity to work in the world of logistics. 00:17:09] Evergreen content strategy. [00:23:14] TIMESTAMPS [00:01:48] Joe’s career background. [00:03:51] 00:15:50] Picking podcast guests. [00:17:09]

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Marketing during Crisis and Recession, Part 2

Enterra Insights

Some experts believe there are lessons to be learned from the 2008 recession. Back in 2008 Nigel Hollis ( @nigelhollis ), Chief Global Economist at Millward Brown, wrote, “Everyone is talking about recession. Back in 2008, the focus was primarily on financial issues. ” Millward Brown, April 2008. [3]

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Supplier Performance Management – The Ultimate Guide

SCMDOJO

Current State of Supplier Performance Management Nowadays, the interest in improving supplier performance management methods has increased due to the increase in global sourcing and that of the global economy in particular (Gordon Sherry R, 2008). Figure 1 shows a sample proposed SPM project structure for a transportation services company.