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Hurricane Matthew: What You Need to Know

Elementum

The Flooding, high winds, and serious rainfall have killed over 280 people in Haiti, and one in Florida. While many retailers stocked up on important supplies ahead of time, Haiti is facing extreme shortages of emergency goods, and some regions in the US are facing shortages of water and propane. Supply Chain Strategies.

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A Lesson From Dell: Ocean Trash & Your Supply Chain

AFFLINK

The company started the project in 2016 by collecting plastic waste on the beaches in Haiti. When it comes to your company’s sustainable supply chain strategy , keep in mind that most materials can be recycled. At Dell, they are taking those words an extra mile by transforming ocean trash into laptops.

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Good-bye siloed, functional planner. Hello storm chasing network planner.

Kinaxis

2010 – Haiti earthquake. For a small bit of good news, supply chain leaders know this and are putting strategies in place to deal with this new reality. The year seems to be interchangeable, just looking to get wildfires on the list.). 2013 – Massive tornado packing 200 mph winds in the Oklahoma City area. See 2014 side note).

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[Infographic] The Power of 3D Printing in Manufacturing: An Illustrated Guide

GlobalTranz

Philanthropic organizations such as iLab print essential medical supplies and tools in Haiti and have the potential to bring vital technology to areas previously devoid of necessary manufacturing or delivery infrastructure. The Power of Printing: 3D Printing Technology for the Modern Crafts Movement. Infographic by CustomMade.

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White paper: Are the weakest link in your supply chain?

Supply Chain Movement

You find answers to the following questions: Does your supply chain strategy tie in with your overall business strategy? Is your supply chain strategy truly customer focused? This white paper from R&G Global Consultants will help you analysing your own role in the performance of your supply chain. Guadeloupe. Guinea-bissau.

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White paper: What if you are the weakest link in your supply chain?

Supply Chain Movement

You find answers to the following questions: Does your supply chain strategy tie in with your overall business strategy? Is your supply chain strategy truly customer focused? This white paper from R&G Global Consultants will help you analysing your own role in the performance of your supply chain. Guadeloupe. Guinea-bissau.

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Talent development essential for supply chain leaders

Supply Chain Movement

Talent development can make an important contribution to the execution of their supply chain strategies, but not all leaders pay the same amount of attention to this topic. That calls for various different skill sets, states Carlos Cordon, Professor of Strategy and Supply Chain Management at the IMD Business School in Lausanne.