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How Locally Grown Products are Disrupting F&B Manufacturing

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There is a developing trend that has been gaining steam in recent years that has the potential to seriously impact and “disrupt” food and beverage manufacturing. It means buying food that is sourced and/or grown within a geographical location that could be considered “local”. Disrupting the Larger Food and Beverage Manufacturer.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

In an interview with Supply Chain Brain, Intel highlights its new program to eliminate waste from its manufacturing process and prevent all used and returned materials from ending up in landfill. When the company can no longer reuse an item, it will find a sustainable way to the dispose of them.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

Based on the stock’s value after the announcement, that would represent a $61 million purchase worth about 10 percent of the company. Samsung has two big factories in China while SK Hynix Inc is buying Intel Corp’s NAND flash memory chips manufacturing business in China. Walmart is jumping on the bandwagon.

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Podcast: VC Brian Aoaeh on the Future of Supply Chain Investment

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A supply chain is really any network of organizations that work in collaboration to aid the procurement, production and movement of goods from producers to suppliers. How do you see the importance of sustainability in supply chain? Brian studied mathematics and physics for his first degree from Connecticut College.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all. The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control.