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Why 2021 Will Be A Breakout Year For Sustainable Manufacturing

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Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. of all North American manufacturers have a sustainability policy in place, and 8.3%

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The Renewed Importance of Production Planning and Operational Excellence in the New Normal- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides the second in a multi-part series addressing the renewed importance of production planning and operational excellence in this very uncertain and constantly changing business environment. Refocusing on Operational Excellence In the previous section, we identified a number of drivers for operational efficiency.

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Reverse Logistics – What Happens to Stuff We Return?

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Swimsuits and dresses for weddings—you never buy just one,” says Joanie Demer, co-founder of Krazy Coupon Lady. People who buy portable generators during weather emergencies use them until the emergencies have ended, and then those go back too. Brick-and-mortar stores also allow shoppers to return unwanted purchases.

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Decoding the Procurement Department: A Comprehensive Guide to Roles and Responsibilities

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The procurement department is an integral part of any organization, playing a crucial role in the purchasing process. It also involves staying informed about company expenses and credit card usage policies. Purchasing refers specifically to the act of negotiating and purchasing goods or services from a vendor.

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How Disruptive is Global E-Commerce? More Than You Think

Talking Logistics

Let me tell you how international e-commerce is changing one buying pattern and why it will reshape global logistics operations and government import regulations. In this case, it was not in bulk but individual purchases. French customers were buying directly from Chinese merchants. At a low level, the answer is no one would.

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Earth Day spotlight: What it means to be a Benefit Corporation in CPG

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This is especially true in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, where B Corps are working to create products that are good for both people, and the planet. The certified B Corp makes organic, better-for-you packaged sauces and donates a meal to those in need with every purchase.

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Welcome Puff, The Magic Dragon, to Your Team

Supply Chain Shaman

are working on a“if all you have is a hammer, all you see is nails” problem – they have been making boxed, canned and otherwise shelf-stable packaged food for well over a century but now consumers and retailers are looking for fresh foods and they don’t know how to adapt. Certainly, Campbell’s foray into its c-Fresh business ended in tears.