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When Variability Is Our Only Constant

Supply Chain Shaman

” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia. By definition, this requires a global supply chain. Others argue the demise of global sourcing; might I add caution? Taiwan manufacturers 60% of global semiconductors.

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What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022

The Logistics of Logistics

When asked what peak season is, it’s easy to assume the holidays are the only peak shipping season. However, four shipping seasons occur throughout the year and are often regular and expected. That was the case until the ongoing disruptions of the past few years changed the shipping game. Q2: The Produce Shipping Season.

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Is Your Supply Chain Future-Ready for the New Normal?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

By improving coordination and management of suppliers, which includes manufacturers, logistics providers and even customers across vast geographies, resilient supply chains minimised the ripples of shocks and disruptions. These include Inventory vs. Service; Local vs Global Sourcing; Multiple Depots vs. Single Distribution Centre.

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Supply Chain Communication: 4 Effective Strategies for Better Supplier Communication

ToolsGroup

Here are a few basic definitions and characteristics to keep in mind: Exchange of ideas. Imagine you’re a high-end boat manufacturer in North America preparing for the warm weather. Single-source suppliers. Sole-source suppliers. Suppliers shipping to manufacturing locations in highly affected regions.

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Is Business ‘Transformation’ a Dirty Word?

QAD

One definition I found said ‘a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance.’ I think that many companies, especially in the manufacturing world, have come to mistake the “blind task” or “haircut” cost-cutting approach for transformation. What is Transformation?

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General Motors Locks In Strategic EV Vehicle Supply for 2025

Supply Chain Matters

This week, in conjunction with General Motors reporting of Q2-2022 financial performance, the auto maker disclosed that it had secured strategic supply agreements to support one million electric powered vehicles in North America by 2025. or North America presence. Some Broader Context. GM’s Latest Financial Performance.

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Reverse Logistics – What Happens to Stuff We Return?

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Brick-and-mortar stores also allow shoppers to return unwanted purchases. Tony Hsieh, the company’s legendary late CEO, offered free returns for up to a year after purchase and encouraged people to order items in multiple styles and sizes. Some retailers simply refund certain purchases, no need to send anything back.