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2024: Planning for Success Amid the Uncertainty

Logistics Viewpoints

Sourcing and procurement comes in close second at 88 percent, followed by innovation at 87 percent. Sourcing and Procurement In sourcing and procurement, the top focus area for 2024 continues to be supplier/vendor relationship management (SRM). This is an important time for the supply chain profession.

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The Changing Landscape of Retail Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

Big Data Analytics and AI are at the forefront of this technological revolution, offering unprecedented opportunities for retailer agencies and agents to optimize their operations and enhance customer experience.”[1] ” • Improving Sustainability Efforts. In doing so, it appears they are not so crazy.

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Resilience and Agility in Supply Chains: Navigating Change in a Dynamic World

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

These changes can significantly impact supply chains by affecting sourcing strategies, trade routes, and market access. Environmental changes involve shifts in sustainability requirements, climate-related risks, or the need to comply with environmental regulations.

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Hey Procurement! It’s Time to SELL!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. But there is a profoundly significant Procurement value chain. Procurement is strategic! Now is the time for Procurement to SELL! Could the CPO Be Replaced by the Chief Value Officer? ” Ouch!

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The Circular Economy.

ModusLink Corporation

To take the route in the most sustainable way possible? First, the sought-after raw materials are procured. Depending on your business model/goals, there might be an alternative way to conduct business that yields benefits such as increased resource utilization, labor force efficiency, and sustainability within your business model.

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Supply Chain Analytics: Benefits, Challenges & Architecture

SCMDOJO

Importance of Supply Chain Analytics Five Types of Supply Chain Analytics Benefits of Supply Chain Analytics Challenges in Implementing Supply Chain Analytics Supply Chain Analytics System Architecture Role of Big Data What is Supply Chain Analytics? This can help them achieve their sustainability goals and enhance their reputation.

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Supply Chain Alone Can’t Solve Sustainability But it Has a Part to Play!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Around the world, people are demanding more from their governments, business communities, and their fellow consumers to help create a more sustainable future. There are huge opportunities, all along the chain, to make a real impact: to reduce waste, provide more visibility into where products come from, and make the system more sustainable.