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McDonald’s Mesoamérica Supply Chain Response to COVID-19

ToolsGroup

Businesses around the world are learning to adapt as best they can to the COVID-19 supply chain impact. Unpredictable consumer behavior in response to macro events creates demand volatility in every link of global supply chains. Rafael: It has been a really helpful tool with which to go through this crisis.

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Partnering with Farm-Trace to monitor sustainability and impact

Provenance

But to get robust proof, we need partners who can be out in the field collecting data and information across supply chains. To make better purchasing decisions you don’t just need information, you also need to know the integrity of that information and transparency around how and where it was created. .

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Port of Los Angeles: Disintermediation and Other Risks

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

Its proximity to the Port of Long Beach creates a maritime cluster that supports flexible supply chains with ready access to 14 major freight hubs across the US. This included the TraPac Terminal expansion, automation infrastructure, and intermodal facility to provide on-dock rails.

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Earth Day spotlight: What it means to be a Benefit Corporation in CPG

crisp

“I would estimate that it took us around 100 hours, or two weeks, to work cross-collaboratively and compile the information.” Being a CPG B Corp indicates that a company is using their business as a force for good for their employees, supply chain and impact on the planet,” Elizabeth shared.

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Lessons to Glean From the West Coast Port Dispute

MIT Supply Chain

Today, global supply chains have to be incredibly agile to stay competitive, which means that companies have become adept at reconfiguring their supply and distribution networks in response to changing market conditions. First, over the next several years, new shipping options will become available to US companies.

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If You Can’t Stand the Fire, then Tame It: Chef José Andrés and Supply Chain Management

Elementum

However, it’s his humanitarian efforts that can teach us a lot about supply chain management. A Source of Inspiration In the constant chaos that is supply chains these days, it’s often difficult to find good news. If you’re like me, then some good news – supply chain or not – is always welcome.

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Beyond The Data with William Sandoval

The Logistics of Logistics

William shares how they transform data into critical actionable information that optimizes and powers operations throughout businesses. Customers don’t just want information. Beyond The Data with William Sandoval: It’s not just about knowing that information. I was born in Central America, specifically Nicaragua.