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The Evolution of the Food & Beverage Value Chain: Driven By Consumers

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It was a relatively simple network that started with the food manufacturer sending products to distribution centers, then on to the grocery stores and specialty shops. The evolution of the value chain has been driven by multiple factors; technology, manufacturers and the consumer. That was the value chain.

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The Backorder: April 24, 2024

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In this week’s edition of The Backorder: Talent shortage threatens US manufacturing growth Success secrets from the CEO of a recycled homewares brand 5 tips for negotiating better supplier contracts Job opportunities from Hasbro, Shake Shack, and more Not subscribed to The Backorder? “ReBorn is Giving Materials New Life.

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The Evolution of the Food & Beverage Value Chain: Driven By Consumers

QAD

It was a relatively simple network that started with the food manufacturer sending products to distribution centers, then on to the grocery stores and specialty shops. The evolution of the value chain has been driven by multiple factors; technology, manufacturers and the consumer. That was the value chain.

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The Sustainable Supply Chain – What is it and how to execute it

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Whether it’s deforestation from farming grains or livestock; carbon emissions from transport and production plants; or chemical waste produced manufacturing household products, it’s important for a business to understand all the ways in which it impacts the environment – and to take action to minimize its footprint.

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Ivalua Continues Global Expansion with New Office in Sydney, Australia

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Eric Wimphen Joins Ivalua as Head of Australia and New Zealand. With this new office, Ivalua now has 15 office locations, giving the company a physical presence on all major continents. The new office is led by Eric Wimphen, who recently joined Ivalua as Head of Australia and New Zealand.

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Podcast: Rob O’Byrne on Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Diversification in Sourcing

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Manufacturing sites have been rationalized in terms of, “we don’t need five factories in this country, we only need three, then two, then we don’t need them at all, we’ll move them to China”. Sourcing has probably been the biggest thing over the last decade or two, coupled with that reduction in local manufacturing of course.

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Ivalua Continues Global Expansion with New Office in Sydney, Australia

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Eric Wimphen Joins Ivalua as Head of Australia and New Zealand. With this new office, Ivalua now has 15 office locations, giving the company a physical presence on all major continents. The new office is led by Eric Wimphen, who recently joined Ivalua as Head of Australia and New Zealand.

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