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SCRC Supply Chain Index contributes again to the 2021 Wall Street Journal Top 250 Best Managed Companies

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However, it is also noteworthy here that many of the companies in the top 10 do not manufacture anything, but outsource their manufacturing to “contract manufacturers” such as Flex, TSMC, FoxConn, ThermoFisher, and others. First, they had invested heavily in a capability known as Supply Market Intelligence.

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How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024?

Resilinc

As temperatures continue to rise, the intersection of climate change and supply chain resilience demands increased attention from businesses worldwide. From wildfires to hurricanes, the potential for climate-related supply chain disruptions remains a significant concern for supply chains and economies globally.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

has a ripple effect on the world economy and the monetary policies of other central banks, which ultimately impacts the supply chains of foreign companies too. More companies will start addressing one of the weakest links in their supply chain transformation journey: Workforce Planning. Of course, what happens in the U.S.

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Behind the Numbers of the SCRC Supply Management Index

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The SCRC’s Supply Management Maturity Index was highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal article , that identified the companies best prepared to weather the storm ahead in terms of supply chain disruptions. Manufacturers or the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics. Handfield, R.B.