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Happy Groundhog Day

Supply Chain Shaman

When the groundhog sees his shadow, the belief is that North America will experience an additional six weeks of winter. The term network is used frequently, but without definition. Value networks, like many supply chain terms, are used frequently, but lack definition. They were sure that they would find it.

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Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World

Logistics Viewpoints

SwissLog was selected as the implementation partner and the source of the warehouse control software that links AutoStore to Medline’s warehouse management system. The workforce definitely is not as available and as plentiful as it used to be. Medline needed automation to keep up with the growth.

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Data Quality: Your Digital Transformation Depends on It

Logistics Viewpoints

I like the simplicity and clarity of Informatica’s definition of data quality: Data quality refers to the overall utility of a dataset(s) as a function of its ability to be easily processed and analyzed for other uses. So, what is quality data? What makes good data go bad? And what can you do to stop it before it’s too late?

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Responsible sourcing as part of corporate governance

SupplyShift

While this mission hasn’t changed, the definition of what constitutes “sustainable growth” has rapidly evolved over the last decade. Now, the majority of companies in North America and Europe have committed to responsible sourcing targets.

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The Green Corridor: Looking for the Green Lining

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The EU has started to work on charting out a plan for that transition, but other large markets like North America and China will likely not follow them in 2024. That said many countries are struggling to accommodate the new sources of power into grids designed for fossil fuel power generation.

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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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Responsible sourcing as part of corporate governance

SupplyShift

While this mission hasn’t changed, the definition of what constitutes “sustainable growth” has rapidly evolved over the last decade. Now, the majority of companies in North America and Europe have committed to responsible sourcing targets.