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This Week in Logistics News (April 23 – 29)

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It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. XPO Logistics launched a Ship Net-Zero program, giving shippers the option to purchase carbon credits to offset emissions from shipments. Walmart+ costs $98 per year, or $12.95

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28 supply chain professionals share the biggest challenges of supply chain management

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“Currently, the biggest challenge for supply chain managers is…” Keeping up with consumers and their buying behaviors. from Washington University St. Will it require frequent maintenance and re-tooling? She is now an Editor at Aggregage for the site Supply Chain Brief. Louis, M.S. University of North Texas.

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Washington 2020 – Vincent Laperriere

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Manager, Supplier Processes & Tools. Vincent Laperriere joined Cogeco Communication as Manager, supplier, tools & processes in 2019. His role, as part of the Center of Excellence department is to support continuous improvement relative to strategic procurement. SESSION: DATE – HOUR. Lorem ipsum.

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How Capital City eliminated duplicate payments with procurement automation

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With over 1,000 students, the school purchases a lot of supplies for students as well as office supplies for the administration. We had the chance to discuss the school's initial approach to procurement compared to its new, automated process using software with Caroline Hickey, Business Associate at CCPCS.

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Lifting The Gray Curtain

Supply Chain Shaman

As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. The solution was too black box.

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50 expert tips on supply chain management

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It’s likely that in the coming months and years, many supply chain leaders will look to automation solutions that help to minimize physical contact and the number of touches required to move products through the supply chain. “Business leaders should also look at how new tools and technologies can provide greater intelligence.

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Top 2016 Supply Chain Strategy Posts from the Supply Chain Link Blog

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The ABCDs of an Excellent Supply Chain. In this 2-part Supply chain strategy post , the Managing Director at Solventure – Bram Desmet, discusses the key elements of an excellent supply chain. So, as I sit down to write this blog, I wonder what are some of the things that make supply chains excellent? Please subscribe here.