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Textiles 2030: Purpose is the new luxury for the fashion industry

Proxima

Fashion is widely regarded to be one of the most wasteful industries on the planet. Impacts from the fashion industry include over 92 million tonnes of waste produced per year and 79 trillion liters of water consumed, according to a study by Aalto University in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment journal. But times are changing.

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Key takeaways from our CogX panel on how to shape the circular economy for 2030

Provenance

As a part of their “Industry 4.0 Get in touch to talk about how our team and tools can support your journey. The post Key takeaways from our CogX panel on how to shape the circular economy for 2030 appeared first on Provenance News. Greg Lawton, Co-founder at Nodes & Links.

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5 smart factory challenges and how to address them with ERP solutions

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Smart factories are growing in prominence as continued supply chain disruptions and pressures from the 4 th Industrial Revolution make embracing technology a necessity for manufacturers. This blog will look closely at the 6 most pressing challenges posed by smart factories and how an ERP system can help you overcome them.

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Moving Ahead with Net Zero Goals and Climate Adaptation

Enterra Insights

The board writes, “[Countries] are discovering that no matter how hard they push on the net-zero string, costs never come down, green jobs never materialize to replace industrial employment, and the subsidy bill never declines. ”[3] Of note, the 2030 goal has all but been abandoned. Principle 1. Principle 2.

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The Big Sigh

Supply Chain Shaman

He was also unaware of how to measure Forecast Value-Added, the Bullwhip impact and the health of inventory. I quickly wrote a “how to guide” on a scrap piece of paper, suggested some consultants to help him with the analysis, and sent him home to define “what makes a good plan.” Which leads me to a big SIGH.

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My Lessons in Interviewing Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners

Supply Chain Shaman

Assa Abloy AB, Ametek, Broadcom, CCL Industries, Celanese, Clorox, Intuitive Surgical, Hubble, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV, Monster Beverages, Nike Inc., Industry Bias. In the industry, there is a bias to place the mantle of supply chain leadership on companies based on company brand perception.

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Bringing Order to Chaos: Last-Mile Delivery Costs and How to Reduce Them

Locus

Read also: How to Calculate the Cost of Transport 2. Labor costs : The logistics industry is currently facing a significant shortage of qualified drivers in the US, causing a surge in truck driver wages, which constitute 33% of a delivery truck’s operational costs.