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From Globalization to Glocalization

Enterra Insights

Many experts believe the era of “hyper-globalization” is coming to an end — writing has been on the wall for years. What’s replacing hyper-globalization? In one of those early articles, I wrote, “Globalization integrates trade by disintegrating production chains and dispersing them across economies.

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Retailers receiving inventories any which way they can

Cathy Roberson

Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. “We feel good about the composition of our inventory. It's been difficult to plan inventory flow with much precision.

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Supply Chain Secrets Going Global – But Where Should we Share Them?

Logistics Bureau

Sharing Supply Chain Secrets Globally My Goal for 2020. Inventory management and optimisation. USA – Cleveland, OH. Anybody who knows me well is aware that in addition to working with my wonderful colleagues at the Logistics Bureau, I run several spin-off businesses. Supply chain strategy development and alignment. Peru – Lima.

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Why Companies Need a Supplier Relationship Management Strategy

GlobalTranz

The business landscape is ever changing, numerous innovations have allowed companies to transcend borders and become global entities. While the opportunities are numerous so are the challenges; in this fiercely competitive global marketplace success requires companies to pay closer attention to supplier relations.

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Freight Market Update and Q2 Trucking Outlook

Zipline Logistics

“The markets with the largest gains this week in OTVI.USA were Laredo, Texas (12.07%) Memphis, Tennessee (5.37%) and Cleveland (5.08%). Despite a global pandemic, many in the consumer goods industry posted a strong 2020 driven by increased demand for their products as consumers redirected spending away from experiences to CPG.

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ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19

IQMS

a leading manufacturer headquartered near Cleveland, OH. Mar-Bal’s teams can access their DELMIAworks manufacturing ERP system anywhere from their mobile phones, tablets, or laptops to see which jobs are running, determine the inventory stock Mar-Bal has on hand, or check on order status and completion progress within seconds.

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What Caused the Baby Formula Shortage + 7 Ways Consumers and Companies are Coping

ToolsGroup

Supply chain shortages, global events, and inflation all make it harder than ever for companies to accurately predict customer demand. There are Five Symptoms of Outdated Forecasting and Inventory Planning Software: Have you diagnosed your problem– and solution–to improved demand planning? The Risk of Outdated Forecasting Software.