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Time to Rethink Sourcing Rare Earth Elements

Supply Chain Game Changer

Strategic National Stockpiles and Sourcing for the National Interest! These Rare Earth Elements have long ago been abandoned for mining and processing here in the United States and are part of our reliance on Chinese sources of supply. sourcing #rareearthelements. Subscribe Here! Email Address. What are Rare Earth Elements?

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Welcome Puff, The Magic Dragon, to Your Team

Supply Chain Shaman

Pirate ships would lower their flag when puff roared out his name oh. Older men buy less underwear than younger males and their packaging was not as attractive to the female shopper buying for the family. A second story is of an electronic distributor. Together they would travel on a boat with billowed sail. The problem?

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What are White Glove Services? All You Need to Know!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The tremendous shift of the seller-consumer dynamics now puts convenience, speed, and outstanding logistics supervision on the consumer’s list for a complete buying experience. If you’re selling a fragile, difficult to install, and expensive product, top-of-the-line shipping service is a must-have. Let’s get right to it.

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

SCMDOJO

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

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Reverse Logistics: What is it, and Why is it So Important?

Unleashed

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. A further 41% said they buy multiple versions of the same item with the intent of returning some of them. Eileen Fisher Renew is an excellent example of the reverse logistics process in action.

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A Brief History of B2B Data Sharing – and What’s In Store

NC State SCRC

Supply chain partners have been using EDI , a standard electronic format, to share data and transact business for more than sixty years, and it continues to evolve. Ordering a new car meant hearing the salesperson blabber on about electronics shortages causing their low inventory. Finding toilet paper resembled a Hunger Games quest.

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Throwing Down the Gauntlet

Supply Chain Shaman

I want to be part of the evolution that helps leaders to redefine strategies based on the changing physics, electronics and capabilities in value networks. Our current processes and dependencies on Excel spreadsheets cannot get us to our goal. High-Tech and Electronic Supply Networks. Tipping points are fascinating to watch.