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Winning Supply Chain Procurement Strategies for 2022

Ware2Go

Should you change your supply chain procurement strategy in light of continuing supply chain disruptions? Supply chain procurement strategies had long been favoring Just in Time procurement. So, should merchants change their supply chain procurement strategies as they head into 2022?

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Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

Enterra Insights

A recent episode of CBS’s “60 Minutes” ran a segment on some of the issues involved in the current global supply chain crisis — focusing primarily on U.S. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed.

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Courage to Paint Outside the Lines

Supply Chain Shaman

I am always thinking about how supply chain planning architectures can change. Recently, I presented at the Informs Analytics Conference in Houston and challenged companies to “ think out of the box” and define outside-in processes in Supply Chain Planning. Existing Supply Chain Planning Taxonomy.

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Supply Chain Impact of Hurricane Harvey Could Be Worse than Expected

Material Handling & Logistics

Interconnected global supply chains, heavy dependence on chemical products and the lack of sub-tier visibility are key factors affecting recovery timelines. They warn that Hurricane Harvey’s disruptions will ripple through the supply chain and be realized at factories and facilities far away from the impacted area.

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Managing Legal Aspects of the Implications of a Hurricane on the Supply Chain

Material Handling & Logistics

Communicating early and often to supply chain partners can alleviate the impact of storms on the supply chain. As transportation providers begin to recover from the immediate disruption and delays caused by the hurricanes, the greater domino effect of the hurricanes on supply chains will begin to appear.

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Provoking the Industry to Move Past Incrementalism

Supply Chain Shaman

For the past month, I have been working alongside companies implementing digital strategies. Or agreement on the definition of supply chain excellence. Sometimes, even the definition of a supply chain is not clear. I define digital as the rethinking the atoms and electrons of the supply chain.

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3 Ways to Get the Supply Chain Ready for Disaster

RFgen

Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. Beyond keeping revenues flowing, a disaster preparedness strategy can minimize the broad economic impact of a disaster, making it easier for commerce systems to recover after an emergency event. Establish a Contingency Plan and Take Time to Practice.