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How Procter & Gamble is thriving on supply chain complexity

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Source: Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. P&G operates one of the most vast, complex distribution networks on earth. GDM now serves more than 100 distributors on five continents and in 180 countries from Argentina to Zimbabwe. Procter & Gamble (P&G) is known for best-in-class supply chain planning.

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Supply Chain Planning in Emerging Markets: Four Points to Remember

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And while each market can be unique, we found a few repeating themes in our own experience and from sources including Gartner and our customers Procter and Gamble (P&G) and Cipla Medpro. Procter and Gamble operates one of the most vast, complex distribution networks on earth. Supply chain planning in emerging markets is different.

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

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The New Clean Vehicle Credit will be the most significant for the automotive industry because it will influence how new EV components and batteries are manufactured and distributed in the US. Those sourcing requirements are scheduled to increase by 10% every year beginning in 2023.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. By consolidating at the source, several shipments can be combined into one, thereby reducing the number of shipments even before the shipments arrive at the Logistics Service Provider (LSP). Choose country.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

As a result of these market trends companies need to place their financial bets carefully, whereas commercial departments of high-tech companies are seeing business opportunities everywhere especially in new technology and omni-channel sales and distribution. The sourcing department is challenged by increasing compliancy issues.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

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With Amazon looming on the horizon, Advance Auto Parts is prepared to defend its territory with nearly 6,400 stores and 54 distribution centers that enable same-day or next-day delivery. The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S.