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Building Resilient Supply Chains is Hard — but Essential

Enterra Insights

Prior to the pandemic, efficiency was the primary focus of most supply chain operations. I’m not implying that efficiency no longer matters — it obviously does — but a disrupted supply chain can’t be efficient. Severe disruptions during the pandemic changed that focus to resiliency. Here’s the rub.

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Trends Transforming Logistics and Supply Chains In the MENA Region in 2023

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Trends Transforming Logistics and Supply Chains In the MENA Region in 2023. by Dr Shereen Nassar , Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. billion USD by 2026.

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Key Insights from NRF 2024: Navigating the Future of Retail

ToolsGroup

Surpassing the pre-pandemic levels of January 2020, NRF 2024 showcased a robust exchange of ideas, strategies, and insights that promise to shape the retail landscape in the coming year. Smarter Supply Chains for a Seamless E-commerce Experience, with Resilience in Midst of Uncertainty. Industry leaders such as Walmart’s U.S.

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Toyota’s CEO Leadership Change and An Accelerated EV Supply Network Strategy

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights pending senior leadership changes at Toyota and a likely acceleration of EV model development, supply network and global production capabilities. His plan calls for Lexus brand to have a specialized EV platform by 2026, upon which other models can leverage. million vehicles globally.

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The Quietly Growing Conundrum of Online Returns

Logistics Viewpoints

As online shopping continues to grow – retail e-commerce sales are expected to make up nearly a quarter of total retail sales worldwide by 2026 – returns will become more prevalent. Those who can build reverse logistics processes into their business strategies stand the best chance to move forward. In the U.S,

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The 2022 Chlorine Shortage: Another Year of Poolmageddon

ToolsGroup

Covid-19 had its fair share of global supply chain victims , and chlorine is no exception. between 2021 and 2026.The In order to help shift consumer demand from powdered chlorine, retailers can use demand shaping strategies (such as pricing and promotions ) and run campaigns educating consumers on alternative products.

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Ford Motor Moves Deeper Into Supply Network Vertical Integration

Supply Chain Matters

based Albemarle providing upwards of 100,000 metric tons of battery grade lithium hydroxide to supply 3 million Ford EV batteries starting in 2026. A supply agreement starting in 2025 involves EnergySource Minerals and Compass Minerals , for lithium supply to be produced in California and Utah.