Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

Last week both Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal reported the departure of yet another senior manufacturing executive at Rivian Automotive as well as an overall reorganization. The Wall Street Journal reported that Tim Fallon, the existing Vice President of Manufacturing will remain in that role. . Rivian Automotive.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 30, 2023

Analysts at NielsenIQ observe, “Positive consumer sentiment toward sustainability has been growing for more than a decade, but the impact of purchasing preferences has yet to inspire a green revolution within the retail industry. Two rapidly emerging drivers of change — governance and cost — are about to change all that. .”

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. So what are the main trends in manufacturing you need to know for 2022? So what are the main trends in manufacturing you need to know for 2022? We shed some light on current trends – and what’s around the corner.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

With reports of retail layoffs and overstaffing at companies (such as Walmart and Amazon) to cover Omicron-related staffing shortages, it would appear the shortage of workers may be abating. As per a recent report by CNBC , the labor department in the United States has 5.5 The risks surrounding the retail labor shortage aren’t new.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Welcome to 2022: Top 10 Supply chain logistics trends to watch out for 2022. Jumping into the new year, it is crucial for businesses to understand the logistics trends that could impact their supply chains in 2022. Find out the most important logistics trends that could impact supply chains in 2022.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

A report also found that a fifth of the 2,000 largest publicly-listed companies in the world have pledged to pursue a net-zero strategy. The country also plans to boost its solar capacity to at least 2GWp by 2030, which is enough energy to power some 350,000 households. Your Questions Answered: What is a power purchase agreement?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

294 manufacturing facilities produced more than 90 million metric tons of food and beverage in 2021. Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from purchased energy. They have asked they value chain partners to take four actions: Report their scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of 2022. PepsiCo’s Internal Supply Chain.

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QAD

JULY 7, 2022

In April 2022, allegations arose claiming children as young as 10 in Ghana , West Africa were harvesting cocoa beans for food industry giant Mondel?z In April 2021, food giant Hershey Food announced its “ No Deforestation Policy ” to end deforestation across its supply chain by 2030. Let’s break it down. Recent High Profile Cases.

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In 2022 alone, the global aerospace and defense market size has grown from $795.92 billion by 2030. Leveraging internal audits to align quality management with key business metrics When asked what are the benefits of conducting an internal audit? billion to $855.62 billion in 2023. billion to $799.67

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In 2022, the US passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to provide tax incentives and funding to create a clean energy economy. Projected Growth in the Lithium Market Experts predict that the lithium market will continue to grow robustly at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%, worth $7.49 billion in 2022.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 11, 2023

The eCommerce boom is expected to increase the number of final mile delivery vehicles on the road by 36% and increase greenhouse gas emissions by 30% overall by 2030. In 2022 alone, eCommerce returns generated 9.5 Ultimately, their ultra low-pressure drop systems have helped to reduce over 1,000 metric tonnes of carbon.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

My proposal was prescient — the program celebrated its one-millionth enrollment in September 2022 and is still growing. Almost half indicated that their organizations will not begin measuring or reducing Scope 3 emissions (those associated with assets not owned by the reporting organization) for five years or more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

According to a report from The Information , the company is imposing this fee on returns when return options at Whole Foods, Kohl’s, or Amazon Fresh locations are closer or at the same distance as a UPS Store return location. Previously, customers could drop off non-defective or undamaged items at UPS Stores without any cost.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

fleet by 2030 and is building infrastructure to support that commitment. percent by 2030. tractor fleet and sourcing 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, according to the press release. Unseasonably cold weather in Spain slowed down the growing of peppers, leading to Morrisons limiting purchases to two per customer.

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Locus

JULY 25, 2023

predicted that the retail industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is on the verge of a pivotal shift. “E-commerce A recent report predicts that by 2030 , the share of smartphone connections in the Middle East and North African (MENA) regions will reach 92 percent from 76 percent in 2022.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Cotton production in India could dip 4% from 2021, down to 34 million bales in the 2021/2022 marketing year. A variety of chips will remain in short supply throughout 2022.

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Locus

APRIL 7, 2022

According to a report, in 2020, nearly half the households with two or more people purchased goods or services online —the highest in the last ten years in Japan, with most consumer expenditure on travel, mobility and accommodation. Leisure-related goods were a recurring category of online purchasing. trillion Japanese yen.

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Locus

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As we are beckoned into 2022, customers are getting their shopping lists ready. Better technology is also responsible for minimizing costs and error, as well as increasing productivity, thus leading to resilient supply chains. This evolution in technology is changing how the world conducts business. Getting up to speed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2023

The firms are on course to add 115,000 jobs by 2030, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association — but at current degree completion rates, the group says, nearly three-fifths of those jobs could remain unfilled. billion as previously reported. million TEU, down 22 percent from the first half of 2022. percent to $65.5

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 6, 2022

The decisions range from big, one-off strategic choices (such as where to locate the next multibillion-dollar plant) to everyday frontline decisions that add up to a lot of value over time (such as whether to suggest another purchase to a customer). They report, “We know from extensive research that decisions matter — a lot.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

”[1] She goes on to report that her company conducted a survey and found few people really understand what constitutes the metaverse. She reports an Accenture survey found, “Only 11% of executives consider themselves highly informed about the metaverse.” trillion and $16 trillion to the global economy by 2030.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 15, 2023

ushered in the modern supermarket, transforming how people expect to purchase their groceries. There have been many more changes since then, including how products are produced and packaged, how they reach supermarkets, and how the consumer ultimately purchases them.”[1] ” Supermarket News, 6 December 2022. [3]

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Unleashed

JULY 5, 2022

So how are these trends changing the industry, and what can we expect in 2022 and beyond? How is the alcohol industry changing in 2022? According to the IWSR 2022 Drinks Market Analysis, the NoLo market is now worth around $US10 billion, with global market share now sitting above 6%.

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Cognira

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Offering items below their regular retail prices cultivates a sense of urgency, often referred to as the “Fear of Missing Out” (FOMO), which encourages immediate purchases. Retailers have long embraced this method, employing tactics such as “buy one, get one,” discounts, and coupons, especially in e-commerce.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 25, 2023

Journalist Erica Pandey reports, “America wastes more than 100 billion pounds — or 40% — of its food each year.”[1] and China, The Guardian reports. Alkhlaifat reports, “Around the world, food waste has been recognized as an urgent issue requiring immediate action. Around 10% — or 13.5 million — of U.S.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 24, 2024

The RTS staff reports, “The United States discards more food than any other country in the world: nearly 60 million tons — 120 billion pounds — every year. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports, “In 2015, the USDA joined with the U.S. According to the staff at Recycle Track Systems (RTS), “The world wastes about 2.5

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ShipBob

MAY 19, 2022

trillion in 2022, with year-over-year growth of 12.2%. One of the trends fueling this growth is the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) system, which enables shoppers to enjoy short-term financing for their ecommerce purchases. billion by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%. The future of international ecommerce.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 11, 2023

According to the International Energy Agency, renewable energy will account for 47% of the world’s electricity generation by 2030 — up from 30% in 2022. It can track, manage and report the book value and depreciation of fixed assets. For period-end, companies can close the books quicker and report financials accurately.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Around the world, 1 million plastic bottles are purchased every minute. Solving the Problem Plastic is a low cost, durable product that has allowed packaged foods to be purchased at lower cost with less wastage. Both Coke and Pepsi produce sustainability reports. We have a plastic bottle problem. Damage to lungs?

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Precoro

AUGUST 9, 2023

By 2030, it is estimated to surpass USD 4.6 The procurement system defines if the invoices should match the POs or receipts and routes bills through predefined approval workflows. Once the bills are in the system, the software automatically matches them with the corresponding purchase order and routes them to the relevant approvers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 21, 2023

The initiative supports Nestle’s plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, starting with the goal of sourcing 20 percent of ingredients from regenerative farmland by 2025 and 50 percent of ingredients from the same by 2030. Last year, China accounted for $180 billion in semiconductor purchases, more than a third the worldwide total of $555.9

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 3, 2021

According to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, nearly 180 million Americans shopped during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday. Driver shortage is a top grocery challenge for 2022. million from 145.4 million last year.

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

million metric tons (or 60% of the world’s supply). million metric tons. Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. Cobalt demand will exceed supply by 42% in 2025 and 170% in 2030. Where Do Companies Get Their Cobalt?

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

million metric tons (or 60% of the world’s supply). million metric tons. Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. Cobalt demand will exceed supply by 42% in 2025 and 170% in 2030. Where Do Companies Get Their Cobalt?

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 9, 2022

However, as Bill Gates ( @BillGates ), founder of Microsoft, wrote just prior to the bill’s passage in the Senate, “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 may be the single most important piece of climate legislation in American history. It represents our best chance to build an energy future that is cleaner, cheaper and more secure.”[1]

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2024

Canada banned single-use plastic shopping bags in December 2022, along with other single-use plastic items including straws and cutlery. However, Amazon has backed away from a vow to make half of all deliveries with zero carbon pollution by 2030, saying that initiative was superseded by broader climate goals.

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