SupplyShift

JANUARY 20, 2018

Such arguments have been made by many over the years, most recognizably by the B Corp movement, but until recently those voices were largely on the periphery of mainstream corporate governance issues. While this mission hasn’t changed, the definition of what constitutes “sustainable growth” has rapidly evolved over the last decade.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 29, 2018

To meet the business goals, Ajay’s team began with a thorough process review of the existing planning procedures and systems, followed by the implementation of an advanced planning system that integrated all the major planning workflows of a manufacturing company. The Project. Thanks, Ajay! Great advice for others.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 9, 2024

COP participants meet annually to discuss progress being made towards mitigating the worst effects of climate change and to commit to new actions. Most government and corporate Net Zero commitment goals have been pushed to 2050. The UN estimates that the current cost of meeting adaptation needs is $70 billion.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Governance. Here are seven mistakes frequently made: Lack of Well-defined Governance. Over the last decade, as companies became more global, more and more meetings were added to the calendar to manage the S&OP process. There is a clear definition of the role of the supply chain in the delivery of value. Mistakes Made.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 29, 2018

We should grasp the big opportunities in synthesizing disparate information that resides in often fragmented and difficult locations, such as government agencies, research and development funding bodies, product manufacturers and distributors, and on-farm data. Doing this could unlock information for farmers and advisers.”

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 10, 2024

I recently sat on an ASTM F49 Committee Meeting on supply chain standards (I serve as the pro bono secretary for the committee). One of the speakers at this meeting was Commissioner Carl Bentzel from the Federal Maritime Commission.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Companies have been prioritizing environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals in an effort to meet stakeholder demands. As Year Three of the COVID-19 pandemic approaches, however, this goal is becoming more difficult to meet.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 20, 2018

Such arguments have been made by many over the years, most recognizably by the B Corp movement, but until recently those voices were largely on the periphery of mainstream corporate governance issues. While this mission hasn’t changed, the definition of what constitutes “sustainable growth” has rapidly evolved over the last decade.

Government 40

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. Governments and dedicated organizations across the globe are acting to mandate, encourage, and support diversity. Building Business Cases and Momentum.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

With a history of advocating for fair and equitable regulations, TIA ensures that its members are well-prepared to meet the challenges of a dynamic transportation landscape. There’s no other event out there designed by 3PLs for 3PLs, so don’t miss it. When: April 10-13, 2024.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 22, 2019

Our upcoming SCRC meeting on April 25 will explore a topic that has been top of mind for me and several other people for some time. To give you a clue as to what this is about, consider the typical sessions you see at, for instance, the ISM meeting, that I plan on attending this year.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In contrast, the real value of planning is meeting business-critical targets/KPIs. Instead, I believe it is the alignment of planning processes to operate at the speed of business, recognizing the cadence and defining the governance of each planning horizon. While as shown in Figure 2, we offer recent research results. The So What?

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

US Government Passes the CHIPS Act to Increase Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research. It authorizes over $52 billion worth of government incentives to increase the U.S. To meet the growing demand, Chip producers need a solution to effortlessly manage supplier relationships, track product performance, and manage their supply chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

A more precise roadmap will be chalked out in a meeting scheduled to take place in December 2021. Unexpectedly, the governments of the United States of America (USA) and the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) struck an agreement to work closely together to cut GHG emissions in the next decade.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 2, 2022

Before joining the AAR, Jefferies cultivated more than a decade of experience working within government. Jefferies began his career in government serving as a Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Lexington, Kentucky, before transitioning to the federal government. Government Accountability Office.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

The current climate change agenda, which is being rolled out by various governments, is also questioning the environmental footprint of these global agri-food supply chains as well as the environment footprint of the human diet itself. Cluster strategies contribute to a reduction of the carbon footprint of agri-food supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Here are a few key and ancillary benefits that eco-friendly operations can have on a company: Reduced Environmental Impact: The overarching goal of sustainability is to reduce the impact that people, governments and companies have on the environment. Carriers can not only achieve sustainability goals but also meet their OTIF targets.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 26, 2016

We kicked off the 33rd SemiAnnual SCRC Partner Meeting today, with a room full of people from various segments of government, industry, and academic attending. We believe this is a call for the NC Legislature and government to sit up and take notice of the impact of the supply chain to the state of North Carolina.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

With the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is issuing significant tax rebates for consumers, corporations, and government entities who hop into something battery-powered—incentivizing more consumers to trade their ICE vehicle in for a BEV over the next decade. Meets Battery Mineral Sourcing Requirements.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Businesses sometimes see government regulations for manufacturing and inventory management as an obstacle to success. Additional government rules may seem more like limits than guidelines. There are advantages offered by following government regulations outside of the obvious ability to keep doing business, however.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Businesses sometimes see government regulations for manufacturing and inventory management as an obstacle to success. Additional government rules may seem more like limits than guidelines. There are advantages offered by following government regulations outside of the obvious ability to keep doing business, however.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 27, 2023

And what role will government play in meeting these challenges?”[5] Supply chains will have to turn more automation and organizations will have to pivot to meet the needs of older people. How will healthcare adapt to more complex and extended chronic care?

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 26, 2024

Book a meeting. Corporate stewardship and environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. Join ToolsGroup and RiverLogic at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium , May 6-8 Orlando, FL. Christopher Gonzales from Cornerstone will be presenting his story live on Monday afternoon.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As corporations announce plans to be Net Zero across their end-to-end supply chain at some point in the future – often 2050 – they then need their suppliers to participate in helping them meet their goals. Once the specs are set, the ability for procurement to select lower emission suppliers is very limited.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Brandon Owens, vice president sustainability with Insight Sourcing Group, describes the challenge of meeting environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements in global supply chains, especially with regard to measuring the carbon emissions of independent vendors and suppliers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) continues to grow. The benefits of ESG initiatives extend beyond meeting compliance requirements. Things are changing, and supply chains participants are feeling pressure from customers, consumers, financiers, and governments to take action on these changes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Suppliers are facing increasing pressure from the buyers of their goods and services to report their environmental, social, and governance data. Increasingly, EcoVadis is becoming known as the go to organization to help corporations accelerate this journey to collect upstream supplier environmental, social, and governance data.

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ivalua

JUNE 6, 2022

Every year, the International Association for Data Quality Governance and Analytics (or IADQGA) runs their Data Quality and Governance study. The simplest definition of quality,” Joe Yacura said, “is whether or not the data meets your requirements.”

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

From just being environmentally friendly, it has become a holistic framework that encompasses the environment, social and corporate governance. The overarching rule that all actions taken are meant to meet the needs of the present society without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs, is a key driver.

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ivalua

AUGUST 28, 2019

Those are just two of several findings in the Governing Institute’s newly released 2019 procurement survey, 5 Trends That Are Reshaping How Governments Buy , which highlights some of the biggest emerging trends, issues and innovative best practices in state contracts and purchasing. WASHINGTON, Aug. Contact: Justine Brown. e.Republic.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

Tony Lugg added “Companies who digitalise and/or automate the shipping processes may qualify for Government grants where improvements in efficiencies/productivity can be demonstrated. An excellent opportunity for SMEs to leverage on Government support to enhance their operational productivity, whilst ensuring they meet the KCR requirements.”.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Speakers are the SCRC meeting yesterday and today continued to speak more on the topic of transportation strategy given increasing challenges in the transportation sector, and the need for an effective transportation management strategy. Their growth was incentivized by governments to expand networks.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 11, 2022

Initially, when I was in Zurich and Geneva, I had meetings with colleagues during which they described how more than 11,000 Swiss families have registered to accept Ukrainian refugees and that the sheer number of refugees coming from Ukraine is daunting and how the U.S.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The event gathered government representatives of Ukraine and Poland, leading Ukrainian experts and market operators, as well as the international agricultural community. Here are a few of my biggest takeaways from the event: Companies and Governments Need to be Systemically Competitive and Resilient.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In the wake of the UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021 (COP26), sustainability is now a top priority for governments, businesses, and consumers. With sustainability dominating government and public agendas, more organisations are pledging to meet net zero targets. However, words are not enough.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

It is commonly believed that Europe leads the US in environmental, social, and governance legislation and enforcement. An omnichannel order management system helps companies meet growing customer expectations. Or they can order online and pick up the product at the store.

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) estimates federal grants to states and local governments in FY2019 totaled nearly three quarters of a trillion dollars. Solicitation, award and distribution of grant funding requires significant effort from government administrators and experts in the areas of grants compliance. Reason No.

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