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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

Transportation was redirected to be used in providing first aid, leading to supply chain bottlenecks, shortages and price hikes. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. More time and energy is spent on forecasts to reduce inventory that is no longer in use. Sustainable warehousing.

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Just-in-Time vs. Just-in-Case Procurement During Supply Chain Disruption

Ware2Go

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case inventory strategies. . At that time, 31% had raised prices on end consumers to offset the negative impact.

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Just-in-Time vs Just-in-Case Procurement During Supply Chain Disruption

Ware2Go

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case procurement strategies. At that time, 31% had raised prices on end consumers to offset the negative impact.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

To coordinate, contracts can be made with direct links in the supply chain, but how can organizations coordinate with the suppliers’ suppliers or the customers’ customers? Requiring suppliers to contract only sub-suppliers who follow certain standards could be a good start. But, it can be overdone.

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Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Middle East

Locus

Presently, their major focus lies on local production, warehousing and strategic sourcing. Oil price fluctuations. Fluctuations in oil prices and oil supply disruptions are majorly caused by political events, supply pipeline issues or weather problems. Major supply chain risks in the Middle East.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

Consider your suppliers' contingency planning strategy when selecting vendors, and test them regularly with different scenarios. With contingency plans in place, the company announced that it had a healthy inventory supply of finished products and did not foresee a risk to patient supply at that time.

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8-Step Importing Guide For First Timers

EMERGE App

Search For Products & Suppliers. The easiest way is to search online at Alibaba or attend a trade show to meet suppliers in person. However, remember that not all suppliers are present at these trade shows. Depending on your products, you might need to seek out smaller or even bespoke suppliers. Order Product Samples.