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Novo Nordisk: A Story of a Supply Chain Leader

Supply Chain Shaman

Given the level of industry maturity within pharmaceutical manufacturing, Novo Nordisk has a strong foundation in manufacturing. In addition, manufacturing and supply management processes are quite centralized which allows faster execution, focused vision and clear control and accountability. This is a design element.

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Sustainable procurement: Everything You Need to Know

Precoro

In 2019 , 72% of consumers in 11 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia reported buying more environmentally friendly products than they did five years ago, and 81% said they expected to buy even more over the next five years.

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ESG in the Public and Private Market: Putting the Supply Chain in Focus

SupplyShift

In fact, nearly 70% of consumers in North America think it’s important for a brand to be sustainable. Who could forget the Barbie deforestation scandal of 2011 , when Greenpeace discovered that toy manufacturer Mattel was sourcing packaging material from a supplier clearing rainforests from critical wildlife areas. .

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Label MasterClass

AB&R

The results: streamlined processes, improved productivity and efficiency, and even the ability to exceed your KPI goals. Today, Christine is a thermal printing supplies expert and strategic partner to the Global Supplies Product Management and Marketing Teams, in addition to the North America and European sales teams.

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ESG in the Public and Private Market: Putting the Supply Chain in Focus

SupplyShift

In fact, nearly 70% of consumers in North America think it’s important for a brand to be sustainable. Who could forget the Barbie deforestation scandal of 2011 , when Greenpeace discovered that toy manufacturer Mattel was sourcing packaging material from a supplier clearing rainforests from critical wildlife areas.

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An Intelligent Alternative to WMS: Gaining Real-Time Inventory Visibility Without the Complexity

RFgen

inventory accuracy 30-42% more efficiency and productivity KPI tracking and improvement Reduced overhead spend (labor, carrying costs, etc.) You may also like: Schwing America: Global manufacturer of construction equipment replaces aging software, gains mobile barcoding and advanced warehouse capabilities.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

Deere & Company (brand name John Deere) is famed for the manufacture and supply of machinery used in agriculture, construction, and forestry, as well as diesel engines and lawn care equipment. In 2014, Deere & Company was listed 80th in the Fortune 500 America’s ranking and was 307th in the 2013 Fortune Global 500 ranking.