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2012 Supply Chain Predictions: Is the End of the World Nigh?

Supply Chain Network

But 2012 is an extra-special year; it carries heavy historical baggage chock full of dire predictions. Nostradamus painted a bleak picture of massive destruction and mayhem brought about by a comet in 2012. In the tradition of David Letterman, (in no particular order) let’s hit the Top 10 Supply Chain Predictions for 2012.

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Real Results Magazine: Must-Have Tips to Boost Your Supply Chain

BlueYonder

Also featured are multinational cheese manufacturer Bel Group , Chinese luxury footwear and handbag designer/distributor Longhao , European vehicle manufacturer Renault as well as the eight 2012 JDA Real Results Award winners.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

a bushel, the highest price since July 2012. Retailers like Amazon are chartering private cargo ships, making their own containers, and leasing planes to bypass supply chain disruptions like long wait times for dock space and workers. IATA data shows global demand for air cargo markets jumped 3.7% Fast Radius ).