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At St. Luke’s, Supply Chain Excellence Depends Upon Doctor Involvement

Logistics Viewpoints

President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law in 2010. Hospital chains’ approach to procurement lagged far behind the practices employed by manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. “We In manufacturing, engineers are typically at the top of the food chain. Mr. Wengert was more diplomatic. “In How did St.

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Autonomous Business Planning Is Not Only Possible, It Has Already Been Achieved

Logistics Viewpoints

That was our vision, even starting back in 2010. At a division of one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, 85% autonomy on manufacturing plans and 95% acceptance of proposed purchase orders has been achieved. You manufacture stuff. Our clients have realized that dream and are benefiting from it.” You route a truck.

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China expert Leland Miller announced as keynote speaker at FreightWaves’ Future of Freight Festival

Freight Waves

The event, a premier gathering for freight and logistics leaders, promises to equip attendees with forward-looking strategies amid ongoing U.S.-China For instance, CBB’s data has highlighted slowdowns in manufacturing output or surges in commodity demand well before official figures, enabling proactive decision-making.

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10 Catastrophic Man-Made Supply Chain Disasters!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill (2010) One of the worst environmental disasters in history, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill occurred due to the explosion of an offshore drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Tianjin, home to 12 million people is a critical Chinese logistics and manufacturing hub. The problems quickly surfaced.

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Online Platforms Offer Ocean Freight Services to SMBs

Cathy Roberson

However, transportation and logistics costs can be prohibitive. As such, many SMBs turn to online platforms to sell products and for transportation and logistics assistance. Acquired by Alibaba in 2010, OneTouch targets small and medium-sized Chinese exporters with online services such as customs clearance and logistics.

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Securing Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain Resiliency: Key NDAA FY 2025 Insights

Resilinc

and its allies can maintain secure, reliable access to critical materials, pharmaceuticals, and defense manufacturing resources. manufacturing capabilities. For Fiscal Year 2025, the NDAA places significant focus on supply chain resilience, ensuring the U.S.

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Blue Yonder Named a Leader in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions

BlueYonder

This Magic Quadrant also marks the twelfth consecutive time Blue Yonder has been named a Leader since the report started in 2010 2. Our robust and innovative solutions cater to large enterprises across diverse industries, including retailers, manufacturers and logistics services providers.