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How Can You Improve Value in Your Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

In today’s architectures and functional metrics, value optimization does not exist. And, when procurement and tactical planning operate in isolation, there is no decision support framework to guide the trade-offs especially when the functions are tethered to different and conflicting metrics. You are right. The reason?

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Ethical Considerations in Supply Chain Compliance

Logistics Viewpoints

From balancing cost-efficiency with ethical sourcing to enhancing transparency and integrating corporate social responsibility (CSR), businesses face mounting pressure to align their operations with sustainability, technology, and energy practices. The energy sector provides a compelling example of CSR-driven compliance.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up (December 30th 2024- January 2nd 2025)

Logistics Viewpoints

The DOE is still issuing large federal loans to startup companies, Novonix a synthetic graphite startup just received a $755 million loan to support its mission and reach its goal of producing 31,500 metric tonnes of synthetic graphite.

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

Ethical sourcing is a fundamental aspect of social sustainability. Many organizations are also investing in education and infrastructure to support long-term regional development. Nestlé exemplifies this by working to eradicate child labor in its cocoa supply chain while improving education and infrastructure in farming communities.

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The Importance of Energy Transition and Sustainability in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

Proactively adopting cleaner energy sources ensures alignment with these evolving regulations. The industry’s dependency on traditional energy sources necessitates an urgent shift toward cleaner alternatives. Transparent sourcing practices build trust among consumers and investors.

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How MTSS Platforms Can Prepare the Next Generation of Supply Chain Professionals

SCMDOJO

Preparing the next generation to excel in this dynamic field requires more than traditional education methods. Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) platforms have emerged as innovative solutions in education and training, offering customized support that can profoundly enhance the development of future supply chain experts.

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Your supply chain is costing you money – Reason #10 Failure to adequately train your supply chain planning staff

Kinaxis

Reason #9 Relentless pursuit of one supply chain metric at the expense of other metrics. Yet, when you look at the background of many supply chain planning workers, you’ll find a huge variation in education and experience. These are the folks you want to do everything in your power to give them the education they need.