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The US FDA’s Phase-Out of Synthetic Food Dyes – Supply Chain Impacts & Challenges

Logistics Viewpoints

Shorter shelf life or more limited inventory of natural colorants may lead to shorter production runs and increased batch frequency. Companies may need to revise inventory strategies and adjust procurement lead times accordingly. This raises complexity in planning, labeling, and inventory control.

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How to Mitigate and Manage Supply Chain Disruptions in Life Sciences

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This includes strategic dual sourcing and regionalization, implementing optimized inventory buffers, engaging in early supplier involvement, and establishing contractual agreements with clear lead time clauses. Fluctuating demand for life-saving drugs can strain production capacity and inventory levels.

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Why Traditional SaaS Hurts So Much

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Uncertain inventory or order status undermines confidence in meeting commitments. The first 4 years of his career out of college (Finance, University of Iowa) were spent at Kraft Foodservice, United Brands, and General Electric Aircraft Engines. Customers achieve as much as an 80% gain in productivity in a few days.

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The Mary Kay Supply Chain with Michael Ringsdorf

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike has a degree in Marketing from Iowa State University and over 30 years of experience leading teams in Demand Planning, Inventory Control, Automated Storage Retrieval Warehouses & Transportation. Mike has developed a track record of converging people and technology to get exceptional results. About Mary Kay. Mary Kay Inc.

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Casey’s General Stores Supply Chain Team Contributes to Strong Financial Results

Logistics Viewpoints

Headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa, the retailer has over 37,000 employees. It is easier to deliver what stores need, when they need it, with the ability to provide “hot shot” shipments if a store runs out low on inventory before the next shipment is scheduled. The pick-to-light machines dispense inventory to create store shipments.

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Halloween Candy – A Scary Supply Chain Planning Problem

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In the interactive “ Top Halloween Candy by State ” map, CandyStore.com shows my beloved candy corn is the favorite candy for trick-or-treaters in Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Iowa, Michigan and Alabama. Digging deeper into the data, CandyStore.com has identified America’s top 10 Halloween candies for the past 11 years. Reese’s Cups.

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Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle

The Logistics of Logistics

Marty earned a Bachelor degree in Transportation and Logistics from the College of Business at Iowa State University. Prior to joining Ruan, Marty gained valuable experience working at other carriers and at large shippers. About Ruan Transportation.