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Pet Food Manufacturing and the Pandemic: Inside an Industry Boom

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The growth in pet ownership in 2020-2021 has seen unprecedented demand in the pet food sector – a true industry boom. Here we provide an overview of the latest pet food industry trends, and answer the question: how can pet food manufacturers respond to changes in consumer demands to take advantage of these new trends?

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The Backorder, April 10 2024

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US manufacturing activity expands for first time since 2022. The latest ISM Manufacturing PMI report registered an unexpectedly high 50.3% Baltimore bridge disaster adds new stress to global supply chains. When shoppers to spend more on each purchase it has a desirable effect on your profits. in March – up 2.5%

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The Backorder: May 15, 2024

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In this week’s edition of The Backorder: REI Co-op gives back $270 million to global communities 6 quick ways to improve supply chain visibility An ecommerce logistics insider shares her best industry advice Job opportunities from McLaren Racing, Hello Fresh, and more Not subscribed yet? Forecast demand. Take advantage of EDIs.

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The Backorder, March 20 2024

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In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news 5 secrets you can steal for better cash flow Growth advice from the founder of a healthy soda brand Job opportunities from Fujitsu, Tesla, and more In the supply chain headlines Manufacturing profit margins recovering. Learn more in the latest Manufacturing Health Index report.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The industry which previously showed largely low levels of commitment to engage in the COP agenda, showed the world that it exists and can take a seat at the COP table to actively contribute to fight climate change – but the sector also expressed its need for support. We also indicate what each action may mean for the sector.

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Podcast: Rob O’Byrne on Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Diversification in Sourcing

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People are still worried about having efficiencies in their warehouses, making sure they’re laid out properly, and having the right processes. Manufacturing sites have been rationalized in terms of, “we don’t need five factories in this country, we only need three, then two, then we don’t need them at all, we’ll move them to China”.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

There have been stories of autonomous vehicles crashing which seems to set the industry back every time. Pizza Hut has already eliminated these plastics – switching to primarily corrugated cardboard – in its India and Brunei markets, and that Pizza Hut New Zealand and Australia are now 95 percent and 90 percent plastic-free, respectively.