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An Interview on What Darwin’s Theory Can Tell Us About Procurement and Supply Chains with David Loseby

HICX Solutions

David describes himself as a ‘pracademic,’ or practitioner academic, having held various global CPO roles across a number of industries, including retail, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and defense, manufacturing, and banking. Adoption challenges and future of Procurement. An alternative approach to digital transformation.

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Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers

The Logistics of Logistics

Trillion by 2026 according to IMARC Group and the overall total U.S. Steve works closely with leading manufacturers, retailers, logistics service providers, and technology firms. While these massive industries deal with overcoming hurdles and immense pressure they are forging ahead and continuing to grow. Cassandra Gaines.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up- February 24 2023

Supply Chain Matters

We noted in our update that while the Boeing 737 program is reportedly stabilizing at a production rate at 31 aircraft per month with plans to ramp production to approximately 50 per month in the 2025/2026 timeframe, the wide body 787 Dreamliner program continues to experience challenges.

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Vendor vs. Supplier: how to Distinguish and Manage

Precoro

And is expected to double by 2026. Sneakers are then sold to the wholesaler B and later distributed to the retailers C and D. In this case, manufacturer A is a vendor for B, and wholesaler B is a vendor for retailers C and D. Retail shops are vendors for each individual customer buying sneakers. Blurred lines.

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

ToolsGroup

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Covid-19 resulted in shortages and stock-outs for 28% of retailers. Consultancy UK).

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Tectonic Shift: From Audits/Compliance to Due-diligence & Collaboration: Recap of the Forum on UK Modern Slavery

EcoVadis

140 procurement execs, human rights experts, analysts, NGO leaders gathered in London on May 4 last week to exchange on practices and discuss the potential impact, pitfalls and response strategies to UK Modern Slavery Act. The practice of extracting ‘recruitment fees’ from worker fees has become the “original sin”.

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eCommerce Business Explained: How To Sell Products Online

Unleashed

This modern business model functions as the online solution to making retail, manufacturing, wholesale, and service-based sales. And it’s making strides: experts estimate that global eCommerce sales will reach $8 trillion (USD) by 2026. Primarily used by retailers and manufacturers (D2C). B2C B2B C2B C2C.