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Do You Know Your Suppliers? Counting the Cost of Ignorance

QAD

The concept of ethical sourcing has risen in popularity during the past four years.” . In April 2021, food giant Hershey Food announced its “ No Deforestation Policy ” to end deforestation across its supply chain by 2030. All top 100 companies in Japan and Mexico produce an annual sustainability report. Consumer Buying Trends.

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Trends 2021: Megatrends, Part Two

Enterra Insights

Most analysts believe the future looks bright for renewable energy sources. This means that ever-more of our energy system can become less reliant on traditional sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas, thereby reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.”[3] ”[4]. .” ”[8]. New business models.

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Tesla’s Disappointing Q3-2023 Financial Performance- The Bloom is Off the Rose

Supply Chain Matters

Future Production Capacity Bloomberg noted in its reporting that Tesla is now slow walking the automaker’s plans for a previously announced investment in a new factory complex in Mexico. In March, the EV automaker unveiled “ Master Plan Part 3 ” whose aim was sated as becoming the largest automaker by volume by 2030.

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Why Workforce Productivity for Third Party Logistics and Wholesale Distribution Can’t Just be an Operational Issue Any Longer – Part 1 of 3

BlueYonder

New practices have been proven by leading distribution and logistics providers that can reduce payroll costs by at least 5 percent, while increasing productivity and improving employee retention (source: JDA Value Engineering). There’s a fierce competition for available skills around the world, yet a big workforce shortage.

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Building Outside-In Processes

Supply Chain Shaman

On Monday, I would speak in Orlando Florida at the Terra Technology event; and on Wednesday, present the keynote at the Logistic Summit & Expo in Mexico City. Economic Vision of Supply Chain 2030. Join us for a critical view of supply chain 2030 through the insights of leading economists. This work is important to me.

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Why Workforce Productivity for Third Party Logistics and Wholesale Distribution Can’t Just be an Operational Issue Any Longer – Part 1 of 3

BlueYonder

New practices have been proven by leading distribution and logistics providers that can reduce payroll costs by at least 5 percent, while increasing productivity and improving employee retention (source: JDA Value Engineering). There’s a fierce competition for available skills around the world, yet a big workforce shortage.

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Tesla’s Audacious Growth Plans Unveiled Including New Production Plant

Supply Chain Matters

Investor Event and Master Plan 3 Tesla conducted is annual investor event this week at its Austin, Texas facilities and unveiled “ Master Plan Part 3 ” which aims toward becoming the largest automaker by volume by 2030. That equates to the ability to produce and sell 20 million vehicles globally. Tesla sold and delivered upwards of 1.3