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What is Supply Chain Decision Support? Are We Rearranging Deck Chairs on the Titanic?

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply management. Supply chain management. Supply chain planning. Today’s headline news includes AllBirds, Boeing, Canada Goose, Chemours, EMC, Hanes Brands, Fisker, Ford, Krispy Kreme, LKQ, Ryder, Tesla, Timken, Tyson Foods, Weight Watchers International, and WestRock. Are these terms the same?

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The Benefits of Onshore Supply Chains

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While companies have capitalized on globalization over the last few decades, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed a number of weaknesses within supply chain and procurement industries. Avoid the Instability of International Supply Chains. This gives you greater control over the details involved in your supply chain.

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Ryder’s Freight Market Update with Kevin Clonch

The Logistics of Logistics

Kevin joined Ryder in October 2015 and led Ryder’s outsourced transportation procurement activity as senior director. Ryder provides services throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Why top shippers are moving to industry leaders (like Ryder) to build more resilient supply chains.

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6 Essential Procurement Training Courses for Professionals: How To Begin and Advance Your Career in Procurement

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In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making.

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Canada West Coast Port Strike Resumes After Union Workers Rejection of Agreement

Supply Chain Matters

After last week’s news of a tentative agreement being reached between The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the International Longshore & Warehouse Union Canada labor union, after a 13-day labor stoppage, union workers voted yesterday to reject the agreement and return to picket lines. All rights reserved.

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Tentative Agreement Reached in Canada West Coast Port Strike

Supply Chain Matters

Canada’s Labor and Transport Ministe r’s have just announced that a tentative agreement has been reached between The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the International Longshore & Warehouse Union Canada labor union after a 13-day labor stoppage. A statement was featured on Twitter. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Ethical and Compliance Issue- Volkswagen

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights report that Volkswagen luxury branded vehicles were impounded by U.S. Background Supply chain ethical and social responsibility, that which umbrellas ESG conformance, have increasingly become a concern for businesses, large and small, along with their procurement organizations.