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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain disruptions continue to lead to product shortages around the world. I read earlier this week that Hershey said it would fall short of meeting demand for the Halloween and Christmas holiday seasons this year, blaming a scarcity of raw ingredients and difficulties in securing suppliers.

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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020

AIMMS

Pepsi announced that they are aiming to cut 20% of their emissions by 2030 and their U.S. Microsoft also announced they plan to be carbon-negative by 2030. . Many are relying on advanced analytics to optimize their supply chain for sustainability. Brands like Patagonia are leading the conversation here.

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

ToolsGroup

But, before we dive into the statistics, it’s worth noting – today’s supply chain professionals have risen to the challenge. Industry professionals have put in tireless hours and taken strategic measures to keep the supply chain moving and meet customer demand. Material Handling & Logistics ). McKinsey ).

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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020

AIMMS

Pepsi announced that they are aiming to cut 20% of their emissions by 2030 and their U.S. Microsoft also announced they plan to be carbon-negative by 2030. . Many are relying on advanced analytics to optimize their supply chain for sustainability. Brands like Patagonia are leading the conversation here.

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How the Inflation Reduction Act’s EV Tax Credit Will Reshape Supply Chains

QAD

With the credit, consumers could save up to $7,500 on a new clean vehicle if it meets Inflation Reduction Act-mandated requirements for critical minerals and battery components. The proposed rulemaking also contains a three-step process for verifying batteries meet those critical mineral thresholds.

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Climate Change is Also Changing the Consumer Packaged Goods Sector

Enterra Insights

A report released in June 2022 by The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and EY identified five actions consumer packaged goods companies could take to help reach the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the UN’s 2030 deadline.[4] Those actions include: • Partnering for success. .” ” • Bringing the consumer on the journey.

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INTERPHEX 2023: Finding Contract Pharma & BioPharma Manufacturing & Supply Chain Efficiencies

QAD

While Contract Pharma & BioPharma manufacturers continue to experience an increase in demand for more projects, new challenges are emerging from nearly every angle including new regulatory and quality requirements, workforce shortages and of course, supply chain disruptions. is likely to reach 2.1