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5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management. From global to local and regional sourcing. Marco Tieman – CEO, LBB International.

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Supplier Relationship Management in a Time of Fragmented Supply Chains

QAD

Unpredictability is undoubtedly the major issue manufacturers face when dealing with fragmented supply chains. As the supply chain breaks, manufacturers must find new suppliers and new transport routes and find them rapidly, so that production doesn’t come to a halt. So, how can manufacturers respond to these challenges?

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Supply Chain Matters COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict News Capsule Update- October 25 2022

Supply Chain Matters

Today, a published Reuters report , citing data from market research firm TrendData , indicates that the production cutback of the iPhone 14 Plus and the increase in output of the more expensive iPhone 14 Pro was due to lukewarm demand for the mid-range model. Apple did not immediately respond to a Reuters’ request for comment.

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COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict Global Supply Chain News Capsule March 23 2022

Supply Chain Matters

In this Supply Chain Matters March 23 rd edition of our COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict News Capsule, we provide updates to ongoing industry supply chain developments and disruptions of concern to our reading audience. Inflation was cited as the contract manufacturer’s biggest concern. East Coast Ports the Likely Next Test.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

Russia-Ukraine war is worsening shipping snarls. The ongoing Russia – Ukraine war continues to disrupt global supply chains. Russian forces are cutting off shipping routes, logistics firms are suspending services, and air freight rates are skyrocketing. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Snapshot of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. Background. Prediction Background. Higher cost levels will need to be mitigated or reduced.

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

With the crisis in Ukraine and sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation, fuel and energy prices are now soaring. The Freightos Baltic Index Global Container Freight Index shows the cost of shipping freight remains hugely elevated – more than double the price a year earlier. GLOBAL CRISES DRIVE PRICES SKY-HIGH.