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Climate Change: Yet Another Source of Global Supply Chain Risk and Disruption

BlueYonder

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solution Marketing team explores innovative solutions to guard against supply chain disruptions. Following on the heels of COVID-19, port closures, labor shortages and geopolitical conflict, climate change-related events are emerging as a significant source of supply chain disruption.

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Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Seen optimistically, this challenging trade environment is a catalyst for a slew of innovative measures and creative tactics to mitigate tariff costs – although one could argue that supply chain optimization from a cost and performance perspective is something that firms should already be doing on an ongoing basis. This practice is illegal.

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The Mass Adoption of Cryptocurrency in Countries!

Supply Chain Game Changer

However, there are plenty of benefits to be gained from this trend – while digital currencies offer flexibility and innovation to traditional industries, as per experts, cryptocurrency will be a powerful force in the global economy. The mass adoption of cryptocurrency in Australia. Adoption of cryptocurrency in the United States.

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The Backorder, March 27 2024

Unleashed

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. The F&B industry added 1.4

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A time of transition: 3 key trends for oil & gas in 2018

DELMIA Quintiq

In the wake of its devastating consequences, companies have formed new business partnerships and become more open to embracing innovation. Natural gas is a suitable source of energy to fuel the need for heat and the power, making it an influential player on the market. INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY. NATURAL GAS. FUEL FOR FUTURE.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

At the same time the largest container shipping liner, Maersk Line, has ordered eight large ships powered by carbon neutral methanol carrying approximately 16 000 containers each, and made a call for “pit stops” for appropriate infrastructure to source green methanol. The third Z – Zero emission technology: First Movers Coalition.

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The Medical Device Industry in 2020-2021: Key Trends & Outlook

Unleashed

Here we break down the key trends affecting the medical device manufacturing sector in 2020 and 2021, focusing on the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. In Australia, similar trends can be seen, with advances particularly in biotechnology, nanotechnology, and robotics. Legislation in Australia’s medical device industry.