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The Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy

Supply Chain Game Changer

Certainly we should all reduce, reuse and recycle and it applies everywhere! As such we have the direct or indirect ability to take actions which can promote environmental sustainability, reduce carbon footprint impacts, and drive the creation of the Green Supply Chain. Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction.

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Just-in-Time vs. Just-in-Case Procurement During Supply Chain Disruption

Ware2Go

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case inventory strategies. . In a November survey , 87% of merchants shared that they already were affected by increased freight costs. What is just-in-time procurement?

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Part Shortages? What is your Supply Line Strategy?

Supply Chain Game Changer

You don’t have to live with shortages every day if you have a Supply Line strategy. You need a conscious Supply Line strategy. With dozens of facilities, dozens of customers, thousands of bills of material and tens of thousands of parts we had an environment which was prone to having part shortages. Astonishing!

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The Global Trade Compliance Market is Crazy!

Logistics Viewpoints

Nevertheless, the argument that trade compliance is complementary to a company’s overall tax strategy certainly makes sense to many companies. A TMS helps companies move freight from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively. In many companies, the legal department also rolls up to finance.

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Just-in-Time vs Just-in-Case Procurement During Supply Chain Disruption

Ware2Go

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case procurement strategies. In a November survey , 87% of merchants shared that they already were affected by increased freight costs. What is just-in-time procurement?

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Restarting production: How to ensure the flow of materials

SupplyOn

As transport networks collapsed during the pandemic, the smooth flow of materials to the plants and thus the restart of production is at risk. Transportation problems are not limited to shipping and air freight, but also to road transport, which has so far been easy to manage. The Transport Volume Forecast provides remedy.

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Is Your Supply Chain A Cost Centre or a Value Creator?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Pressures for Cost Reduction in Supply Chain. Certainly there are many factors which can cause a company to apply intense pressure on Supply Chain, as well as other functions, to reduce their costs. A poor or negative cash position can cause Executives to look at how to reduce expenses to survive. Cost and Profit Management.