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Global Supply Chain Management: Best Practices and Trends

HICX Solutions

Greater focus on sustainability There has been an increased awareness of ESG considerations amongst the general population, with more significant numbers of end consumers seeking out companies that align with their own ethos and shunning those that engage in unethical and exploitative practices.

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Segmenting Supply Chain using Portfolio Matrix (2x2 Matrix)

Supply Chain Opz

Segmenting Supply Chain using Portfolio Matrix (2x2 Matrix). Supply Chain Segmentation is the planning process that links a corporate strategy to the executions. But, how should companies ensure that the process is done systematically and timely? 1) Purchasing Portfolio Matrix. 8) Conclusion.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. 66% of consumers are concerned that supply chain issues will never end ( Chain Store Age ). 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items.

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Omnichannel Retail Requires Close Collaboration with Logistics Providers

Enterra Insights

Now companies must have the ability to manage parcels while providing a higher level of service.”[2]. The expectation of instant consumer gratification has businesses scrambling to shore up their supply chain to ensure cost-effective on-time delivery, which is where omnichannel logistics comes into play.”[3]

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3 Areas of Your Business that Benefit from Supply Chain Innovation

RFgen

This is particularly evident in the warehouse and supply chain segments, where companies that make improvements to underlying capabilities can empower other teams to work more efficiently. For example, a CIO Review report said that companies that want to apply lean principles in the emerging Industry 4.0

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3 Areas of Your Business that Benefit from Supply Chain Innovation

RFgen

This is particularly evident in the warehouse and supply chain segments, where companies that make improvements to underlying capabilities can empower other teams to work more efficiently. For example, a CIO Review report said that companies that want to apply lean principles in the emerging Industry 4.0

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The Best Gift This Holiday Season: Personalized Logistics

Oracle SCM

Today’s supply chains are facing similar challenges with personalizing logistics operations for customers. And if customers are not satisfied, how do companies ensure that it's as painless and convenient to return the product as it was to purchase it? Segment customers to match incentives to needs.