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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. At a high level, what GEON does is purchase plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. It’s the narrative.

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Why You Need AI Forecasting in Supply Chain to Weather the Storm

John Galt

In places like California’s Central Valley and eastern Kentucky, overnight shifts go uncovered, raising fears about how prepared we are for unpredictable weather events. Some are so critically short-staffed that NOAA is offering relocation incentives just to keep 24-hour operations afloat.

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Digital Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

I don’t know about you, but I typically frequent the same store; the ICA in Täby, Sweden, and I’m there once every other week to buy groceries for the coming two weeks. I have a vivid memory, as a child, of asking my grandfather about this right before the running of the Kentucky Derby. I first build my list based around desired meals.

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Delivering the Ideal Consumer Experience During Challenging Times - 2025 Keynote Summary

Stord

Without exception, they continue to expect an excellent consumer experience every time they interact with your brand. When True Classic was impacted by IMMEX import changes, Stord acted fast—launching a new fulfillment hub in Kentucky and getting outbound products moving in just 19 days from signature, with zero delays.

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50 expert tips on supply chain management

6 River Systems

In fact, for its Georgetown, Kentucky, factory, more than 350 suppliers are located in the United States and more than 100 inside the state of Kentucky.” “Excellent supply chain strategies provide ways to move ahead of the competition in an increasingly complex marketplace. ” — Thomas Y.