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What are the best Supply Chain Strategies for 2021

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For example, China and the United States are ranked 1 and 2 respectively for the production of rare earth elements, but this is deceiving as China is producing 5 times the amount of the United States. Materials like rare earth elements have a high concentration in Asia. Supply Chain Resilience vs Low-Cost Supply Chain.

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The Skinny on Inflation

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Bureau of Labor Statistics , the Consumer Price Index in the United States increased 5.4% of jobs in the United States were unfilled in September 2021, marking the first time we've experienced labor shortages to that degree in over two decades. Additionally, 6.6%

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How Supply Chain Management Can Mitigate the Effects of Inflation

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Inflation is a problem in the United States, but it’s also a worldwide problem, which can adversely affect your supply chain , particularly if you practice global sourcing. As of October 2022, the United States carries a 7.7 As of April 2022, the European General Bank reported that the Eurozone has seen a 7.4

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Revenge Festivities: How To Power Up Your Retail Last-Mile Fulfillment To Meet Soaring Demand

Locus

According to United States Census Bureau data , advance estimates for U.S. And then plan some more : Leverage data and insights to forecast festive season consumer behavior and plan your distribution networks, sourcing locations, and additional fleet requirements well in advance of the season. Schedule Demo.

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

Source: Statista.com. It forced three semiconductor plants to shut, causing a microchip shortage for the auto industry and severing the state’s vital supply chain links for three days. Planning : Processes are designed to reduce emissions and meet demand with ethical sourcing. Ethical sourcing of goods. Schedule Demo.

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Scope 3 emissions, Explained

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Until recently, reporting scope 3 emissions – which include indirect sources that organizations contribute to – has been optional. Scope 3, however, includes indirect emissions from an organization’s business activities, and sources they do not own or control. Here, we’ll provide an overview of each.

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10 Ways to Prevent Cyber Attacks Across Your Supply Chain

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In the United States, that number is even higher at a staggering $9.48 For software suppliers, the company should collect a list of open source and proprietary software, and their versions used in creating the software that the company licenses from the software supplier. Request a demo today.