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Transforming the Automotive Supply Chain: It’s Time to Be Brave

BlueYonder

In order for logistics, procurement and distribution to align with the general advancements of the industry itself, these critical areas must give in to a more comprehensive transformation. Brave” in this context points to a never-ending stream of innovations in the automotive space. It all starts with a bolder approach to planning.

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Ease the Burden of Labor Shortages and Increase Supply Chain Resiliency 

Logility

resigned from their jobs in durable goods manufacturing. The labor supply is shrinking in Germany, Poland, Russia, and Japan, and contraction is expected to quicken. Reroute orders to other warehouses and manufacturing locations. In February alone, 22,000 people in the U.S. It’s a global problem.

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High Prices and Low Availability Plague the Electrical Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Earlier this year, before Russia invaded Ukraine and COVID-19 reemerged in China, it seemed we would finally enjoy relief from supply chain interruptions and price increases. As a contractor, you will need innovative strategies to navigate the resulting supply chain challenges. Join a group purchasing program like Raiven or Avendra.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

Europe agrees to cut natural-gas consumption as Russia crimps supplies. As part of the Pledge, Amazon is creating a more sustainable delivery fleet, and its work with Rivian is an important part of decarbonizing its last mile logistics as well as accelerating innovation that can help others reach net-zero carbon.

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Chinese Lockdowns and the Future of Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

The latest China lockdowns combined with the Russia-Ukraine war is too heavy a burden. According to supply chain expert Richard Howells ( @howellsrichard ), “To increase resiliency across global supply chains companies will need to rebalance on-shore, near-shore and off-shore strategies for manufacturing locations.”[7]

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The Need For Supply Chain Innovation: Why You Should Watch These Four Trends ?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Need For Supply Chain Innovation: Why You Should Watch These Four Trends ? China trade tensions, Covid-19 measures and the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Source: US Census Bureau. But Asia will continue to grow as a manufacturing base and consumer market. 5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations.

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Overview of European supply chain events 2016

Supply Chain Movement

3rd S&OP in Russia and CIS. eWorld Purchasing & Supply. Supply Chain Innovations. The Global Procurement & Supply Chain for Oil & Gas Industry. The Global Procurement & Supply Chain for Oil & Gas Industry. Manufacturing SC Officer Summit. eWorld Procurement & Supply.