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The US FDA’s Phase-Out of Synthetic Food Dyes – Supply Chain Impacts & Challenges

Logistics Viewpoints

Companies may need to revise inventory strategies and adjust procurement lead times accordingly. Cold chain infrastructure may be necessary for both raw material and finished goods transport. In many cases, current warehouse and transportation arrangements will need to be re-evaluated. Others are expected to follow.

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Southern California Wildfires and Windstorm 

Exiger Perspectives

Southern California Wildfires and Windstorm Client Alert Supply Chain Risk Alert Severe wildfires and windstorms have impacted Southern California since January 7, 2025. Transportation Delays: Major road closures, including highways and local access routes, may impede the movement of goods.

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Net-Zero Commitments Are Reshaping Carbon Tracking in CPG Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Tesco and Walmart have announced procurement policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability throughout their extended supply chains. AI can integrate with procurement platforms, utility meters, logistics trackers and internet of things sensors to gather real-time data. Retailers are following suit. In the U.S.,

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Safeguarding Your Supply Chain: Proven Strategies to Mitigate Risk and Maximize Agility

SCMDOJO

Typical supply chain risks include: Natural disasters: Earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, and pandemics that halt production or transport. Everyonefrom procurement to customer serviceshould know their role during a crisis. Geopolitical issues: Trade wars, tariffs , political instability, or regulatory changes that affect sourcing.

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Top 10 University Supply Chain Management Programs

Supply Chain Game Changer

The university’s supply chain program is part of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, which offers a Master of Engineering in Logistics degree. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (USA) MIT is widely regarded as the best university for supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update-November 15, 2024

Supply Chain Matters

This chain’s North America Chief Supply Chain Officer was quickly involved in the news narrative, publicly indicating that the suspect slivered onions were sourced to a single supplier, which was subsequently identified as being California based Taylor Farms. That was a testament to this chain’s supply traceability processes.

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The Hydrogen Advantage for Commercial Trucking

Supply Chain Brain

Implementing this technology for heavy-duty trucking, which moves 70% of all goods in the country and is responsible for 23% of total emissions from transport, is particularly challenging, given the requirements of energy and infrastructure. total truck fleet operates in California and Texas alone. at 29% of the total.