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Is Vertical Farming Falling Flat?

Enterra Insights

Freelance writer Scott Pruden explains, “Vertical farming’s supporters tout its many benefits — among them, saving arable land and preventing deforestation, cutting agricultural water use, locating food sources in urban centers, and making up for a decline in the number of farmers.”[1]

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Lessons Learned from 2021 Peak Season for 2022 Planning

Intelligent Audit

In addition, the company is increasing its sourcing in Mexico and Central America and undergoing what it describes as an “end-to-end supply chain transformation.”. When implemented correctly, diversification is a smart strategy; however, it could lead to higher costs and delays elsewhere in supply chains. But at what cost?

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Sustainable Forestry: Can We Get It Right?

EcoVadis

Deforestation for palm oil plantations in Indonesia averages to about 300,000 hectares (about half the size of Delaware) each year. Corporate Commitments to Zero Deforestation and Responsible Sourcing. million tons in 1995 to 62.6 million tons in 2015).

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History Repeats Itself Without Supply Chain Leadership

Supply Chain Shaman

My ex-husband decided that we were going to move to Delaware. The first step is the definition of a clear strategy. In an organization run by Frank’s and Tom’ s—functional supply chain leaders—this is nearly impossible without a leadership position that combines source, make, deliver, plan, and customer service.

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E Pluribus Unum and the Resiliency of American Democracy

Enterra Insights

The area is famous for being the location where George Washington crossed the Delaware River from Pennsylvania to New Jersey on Christmas evening 1776. Every year on Christmas morning the town reenacts Washington’s crossing of the Delaware and celebrates the freedom he and other patriots won during the Revolutionary War.

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