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Who said supply chains are boring?: Supply Chain Corporate.

Supply Chains Rock

Many global corporations realize this, which is why they have been so progressive in maintaining supply chains that hold themselves accountable for everything from the labor they employ to the eco-friendliness of the parts they use and many actually report on their progress and efforts. In 2008, IBM spent $1.5 billion inside the U.S.

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Supply Chain Planning in Emerging Markets: Four Points to Remember

ToolsGroup

Gartner analyst Debashis Tarafdar says that the large size of a country (like India, China or Indonesia) can mean “significant polarization of population between urban and rural with distinctly different buying capabilities and purchasing preferences. But equally they pose huge supply chain planning challenges as described earlier.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Purchasing and supplier management. A KPI is a metric… but not just any metric. A KPI is a metric focused on a KEY element of business, departmental, or team performance. There is really nothing wrong with capturing a lot of metrics, especially with today’s powerful analytics software solutions to help.

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How Tariffs Are Reshaping Global Supply Chains in 2025

Supply Chain Brain

With 2025 tariffs increasing component costs, Apple has accelerated efforts to diversify its supply chain. While this mitigates tariff costs, it requires rigorous supplier vetting and coordination, increasing operational complexity. Walmart reported a 5% rise in logistics costs due to longer shipping routes. A 2025 U.S.

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Argentina: A New Opportunity in Latin America’s Industrial Sector

Supply Chain Brain

But amid the turbulence, something unexpected is happening: Argentina, long hindered by currency controls and economic volatility, is emerging with new opportunities in its industrial sector. Since late 2023, Argentina has been undergoing a rapid macroeconomic shift. Driven by purchases of machinery from the U.S.