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This Week in Supply Chain News (February 19 – 23)

Logistics Viewpoints

They testified that Robinette had, from the outbreak of the war, been “ardent and influential in opposing traitors and their schemes to destroy the Government.” The most significant delays are evident in shipments originating from Asian ports destined for Western Europe and the East Coast of the United States. Walmart’s U.S.

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Inventory and Inflation

Enterra Insights

The irony of excess inventory. Reporters from Bloomberg explain, “A nationwide inventory glut has led to unexpected bargains for U.S. ”[6] According Stokel-Walker, Bloomberg reports, “The biggest retailers in the United States have nearly $45 billion in excess stock.” ” Optimizing inventory.

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Editor’s Choice: 4 Factors to Determine if Self-Distribution is a Viable Alternative for your Health System

Logistics Viewpoints

The challenges brought about by the pandemic made many rethink strategy when it came to inventory, stock on hand, secondary options and the ability to guarantee supply and resiliency. Their main reasoning was to contain supply chain costs, reduce the amount of space used for inventory at hospitals and ultimately help provide better care.

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North American Building Materials Leader Cornerstone Building Brands Chooses ToolsGroup and River Logic’s Technology

ToolsGroup

Two of Cornerstone Building Brands’ business units — Aperture Solutions – U.S., Corporate stewardship and environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play.

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Meet Peter Guinto, Resilinc’s VP of Government Affairs

Resilinc

Peter Guinto capped his 12-year Air Force career in procurement by serving on the federal COVID supply chain task force and becoming head of contracting for the Medium-altitude UAS Division—the unit responsible for keeping the United States’ edge in warfighting drones. How can the U.S.

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The Disastrous Response of the Federal Government to the COVID-19 pandemic

NC State SCRC

A recent paper published in the PAR Journal, written by myself, Andrea Patrucco, Zhaohui Wu, Christoper Yukins, and Tanner Slaughter, reveals some insights into the reasons for failure of the federal government response to COVID-19 pandemic. Typically, the state and local governments are responsible for disaster management.

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We Are In Trouble. Raise the Red Flag. Be Proactive.

Supply Chain Shaman

China is at 74%, the United States tracks at 73%, Australia at 70%, and India at 42%. Very roughly, rich-country governments paid out 90 cents for every dollar of lost output. The realization of the cost to state and local governments is just beginning. Making the Argument. In July, world normalcy is 66%.