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Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. Freight Rates 2019-2021. As a result, companies plug along planning based on historic lead times and freight rates which as you can imagine is doomed for failure.
We’ve found our customers are urgently seeking ways to better plan around supply chain demand volatility and improve how they source materials and products from suppliers. Supply chains will get more regional and focus more on alternate sourcing/ substitution options. Published: 17 October 2019 ID: G00450874. (2)
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John Larkin was named an Operating Partner at Clarendon Capital in May of 2019. His mission is to help craft the firm’s growth strategy while assisting with deal sourcing, capital raising, and the creation of value within portfolio companies.
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