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Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

This year, as with years in the past, there is a broad and deep line-up of supply chain and logistics conferences to attend. Meanwhile, technology providers’ user events are mostly packed into the spring, so plan accordingly. It’s a “who’s who” in warehouse automation, software, and robotics.

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What does the German Supply Chain Act Mean for Procurement?

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The German Supply Chain Act, or Lieferkettengesetz, is a new piece of legislation that came into effect January 2023 with an extended remit from January 1, 2024. Its scope is initially limited to companies (German or foreign-based in Germany) that employ at least 3,000 employees. What Lieferkettengesetz Means for Procurement?

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Germany Raises the Stakes on Corporate Social Responsibility with Supply Chain Due Diligence

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Beginning on January 1, 2023, Germany’s Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains (Supply Chain Due Diligence Act) will come into effect, taking aim at social and environmental issues arising in global supply chains. How Will the Act Impact Your Supply Chain?

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Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

And with the new year comes an increasing return to in-person supply chain conferences and trade shows. If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. Welcome 2023! 2021 was the trough with in-person events severely limited. Email creiser@arcweb.com.

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Want the Best Supply Chain Talent? Offer the Best Technology 

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While the supply chain talent wars continue, it’s incumbent upon today’s business owners to consider whether the technology they use day to day has any ‘wow’ factor. This post considers the human element, the brains that use the technology to derive insights and take action. Beyond Excel.

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Supply Chain Compliance is About to Get a Whole Lot Tougher

Logistics Viewpoints

In January 2023, the Germany Supply Chain Due Diligence Act will come into effect, requiring businesses to monitor supply chains for human rights violations and compliance with environmental standards. Germany has the fourth largest economy in the world, so many multinationals will be affected by this.

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Personal Predictions for Supply Chain Management in 2023

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As in previous years, I am making a prediction about what could be important topics in supply chain management research. Here are three predictions: (1) OpenAI has demonstrated the incredible potential of machine learning , and this will have numerous implications for the management of supply chains.