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Mars Wrigley’s Highly Successful Supply Chain Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. What a Supply Chain Digital Transformation Means Unsurprisingly, a company as large as Mars has a highly complex supply chain involving global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution.

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The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility.

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Have you Heard About ‘’Chain of Responsibility’’ in the Supply Chain and Transportation?

GlobalTranz

and North America. In North America, associations such as the North American Fatigue Management Program (NAFMP) have incorporated COR in their education program. However, in most cases, the driver is not the only party to exercise a degree of control over on-road outcomes.

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Another Peloton Supply Chain and Customer Service Turnabout

Supply Chain Matters

The saga of fitness hardware and services provider Peloton Interactive took yet another turn last week with an announcement of the pending closing of the company’s owned North American warehouses and the shedding of field customer support teams, along with other moves. That charge has now resulted in an $800 million restructuring plan.

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Understanding the Shipping Container Shortage!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Demand for physical goods rose – everything from office furniture to groceries to fireworks to exercise bikes – as people tried to make the most of staying home. Here’s an example: Every year, a huge volume of finished goods are shipped from Asia to North America. And, in many cases, how fragile.

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Disruptive Times Require Adaptive Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

”[1] Scott Deutsch, President of Ehrhardt + Partner, North America, adds, “Technology is driving changes in consumer behaviors that are undeniable. which makes Internet-connected exercise bikes, but also for more traditional manufacturers such as the athletic footwear and apparel company Nike Inc.”[3].

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The Sustainable Supply Chain – What is it and how to execute it

Unleashed

Free to exercise their rights – for example, joining a union, assembling peacefully, and negotiating pay increases. Carbon emissions are top of mind when it comes to environmental sustainability, so car manufacturers are often a big part of the discussion. Sustainable supply chain certification in North America.