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The World Today Part 1: The Best Manufacturing Ecosystems Win

Enterra Insights

Factors like automation, massive investments in at-scale, fit-for-purpose technologies, specialized training, low labor rates, and effective demand and supply planning capabilities, have woven themselves like threads into the fabric of efficient global manufacturing ecosystems. So, how do we define a global ecosystem?

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How the Iran conflict triggered a 1,400% supply chain scenario planning surge

Kinaxis

Oil prices dropped roughly six percent on the news, and airspace over Israel and Iran has reopened. A ceasefire eases pressure, but fragility remains Now, a ceasefire has been agreed to, and markets are responding. There's a sense of relief for now. But it’s a cautious one. What happened on June 22 didn’t just raise alarms.

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Resilinc Reveals the Top 5 Supply Chain Disruptions of 2024

Resilinc

The top five industries that felt the impact were Life Sciences, Healthcare, General Manufacturing, High Tech, and Automotive, marking the fourth year in a row that these particular industries have been the most impacted. Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine War and Israel-Hamas War continued to put a strain on global supply chains.

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Net-Zero Commitments Are Reshaping Carbon Tracking in CPG Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

That includes everything from raw materials and manufacturing to packaging and logistics. For most CPG brands, indirect emissions — those that occur across the supply chain — represent the majority of their carbon footprint. Known as Scope 3 emissions, these are also the most difficult to measure and manage.

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Warehouse P2G Robotics: A Flexible and Affordable Solution

Supply Chain Brain

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Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Brain

Webinars Five Ways AI-Enabled Digital Twins Will Shape the Future of Supply Chains Technology Ships’ Electronics Increasingly Jammed Since Israel Struck Iran Global Gateways Watch: The Crisis in Access to Critical Raw Materials Supply Chain Visibility Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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Maersk Suspends Service at Haifa

Supply Chain Brain

Haifa port, which was privatized in 2022, is owned 70% by Indias Adani Ports while the remaining 30% is held by Israels Gadot Group. According to the New York Times, Iran sent a barrage of missiles into Israel on June 20 that struck in several places, including Haifa, where two people were severely injured.