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The introduction of E-Procurement.

ModusLink Corporation

The ease of accessibility of this technology causes many organizations to shift towards E-Procurement as an effective and innovative Supply Chain support system to help companies reach goals including operational efficiencies, sustainability, and profitability. Namulo, 2017).

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The Top 4 Trends That Will Dominate Supply Chain in 2019

Elementum

And with key resources like cobalt in short supply, companies like Tesla and Apple need to be extremely strategic not only in how they source these resources, but in how they monitor their suppliers and report to the public. Read more about the future of traceability here. And the ongoing trade disputes between China and the U.S.

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Sustainable Supply Chain Management.

ModusLink Corporation

In addition, these initiatives are not used just taken in China and Iran but also in many other emerging economies. These innovations represent a strong commitment from through strategic environmental plans towards sustainable Supply Chain Management.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 27 – May 1, 2015)

Talking Logistics

US Navy to accompany US-flagged ships in Persian Gulf after Iran seizes vessel (Fox News). Although it’s tempting to view TMS as a mature market segment, the reality is that there’s plenty of opportunity and demand for ongoing innovation. Port truck drivers strike for second day (LA Times). UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors. Con-way Inc.

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E-Commerce in the Middle East

Vinculum

It is estimated that about 90% of online stuff is sourced from outside when counting is done on Middle East countries. The place is highly populated to target the young mind to work on some innovative idea and set start-up or another platform for the region’s growth in a broader way. With problems comes the solution too.

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The Greatest Risks Facing Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

He writes, “If you source from outside and haven’t made checks in a while, it’s worth auditing your supplier list and seeing where parts have changed in spec, increased in price without increasing in quality, or even been quietly substituted for ‘equivalents’ you never agreed.” ” • Business Information Risks.

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Freight Rates News December 2015

Freightos

Check out our roundup of nearly 100 digital logistics/supply chain sources. First up, no surprises, China slowdown and depressed commodity prices, then the lifting of sanctions on Iran. Larger middle classes place more emphasis on efficiency, innovation, and have a more globalized outlook. INNOVATION: AMAZING STORIES.

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