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This Week in Logistics News (May 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

Noting that supply chain pressures are a key driver of inflation, the bank said in a press release that the new indexes “present a new gauge to measure how widespread supply disruptions are, understand if availability is improving, and track inflationary pressures and the impact on local firms.” And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Rise of the Middle Powers

Enterra Insights

Traditionally, these powers have been perceived through the lens of economic metrics or military prowess, with a nod towards their penchant for multilateral diplomacy and reverence for international law. ”[2] Academics Jeffrey Robinson and Andrew Carr agree that the “middle power” classification is no longer viable.

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Supply Chain Power 50: Best Supply Chain Blogs of 2014

Supply Chain Opz

Some Observations Blogs included in Supply Chain Power 50 are from 3 regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia/Australia but they are mainly from the United States. Please also provide a link that you think is the best content of the site you nominate and we will update the list accordingly.

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The Backorder, April 10 2024

Unleashed

That’s why AOV is an essential metric to improve. Operational costs present one of the biggest opportunities for boosting net margins. When shoppers to spend more on each purchase it has a desirable effect on your profits. Consider offering volume discounts and free shipping incentives to lift AOV.

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4 Crucial Commodities to Watch in 2023

Resilinc

Presently, The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the top producer of cobalt—making 71% of the world’s supply. This means in order to meet the growing demand, lithium production must increase from 737,000 metric tons to more than 3 million tons by 2030 ( Washington Post ).

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Even in Australia, consumer sentiment index decreased to 102.2, In an environment guaranteed to present continuous supply chain disruptions, the message is clear –orchestrate your supplier and partner ecosystems to drive cross-functional, data-driven decision-making. In February, Thai consumer confidence dropped to 43.3

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The Unleashed Manufacturing Health Index: Signs of Recovery as 2023 Closes

Unleashed

The Unleashed Manufacturing Health Index calibrates industry fitness on a scale of 0-100 for SME manufacturers throughout the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Index figures are calculated from a combination of core performance metrics, including sales performance, purchasing and internal efficiency.