Operations and Supply Chain Management

APRIL 27, 2020

But the USDA said its planned $3 billion purchase of fresh produce, dairy and meat should help stabilize prices. The government will work with food distributors to provide the purchased products to food banks, community and faith-based organizations and other nonprofits serving the needy. Beef sales were up 91 percent.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

Based on the stock’s value after the announcement, that would represent a $61 million purchase worth about 10 percent of the company. According to a FedEx spokesperson, adding more robotics to its operations could help improve the safety and efficiency of FedEx package handling operations globally. That’s all for this week.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 28, 2021

As consumers increasingly use the digital path to purchase, DTC sales become an important channel for many brands. ”[1] He goes on to note, “This trend was already in evidence as manufacturers try to assert greater control over their relationship with consumers, and to capture a greater share of gross margin.”

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NC State SCRC

JULY 13, 2019

One of the big changes occurring in the food service packaging industry is the use of biobased food containers at sports events. There are several challenges associated with compostable foodservice packaging. First, a composter that is equipped to handle the waste stream must be available.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 30, 2021

On top of that we have all other forms of economic growth, the expansion of outsourcing and global sourcing, all of which drive ever increasing demand on the over the road transportation of goods. The movement of goods between manufacturers, distribution centres, warehouses, retailers and consumers is happening at unprecedented levels.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

My local Pennsylvania town’s recycling organization no longer accepts cardboard or glass. Meanwhile, turbulence is the norm for manufacturing supply chains. For the CFO, end-to-end is a focus on transactional flows like order-to-cash and procure-to-pay. Here are some examples: Disruption. I watch in amusement.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2016

We’ve discussed several of the myths and solutions to enhancing the current state of American manufacturing. Take a moment to watch this video and think about what it means to “Vote Manufacturing.” So, how do you identify a manufacturing vote? Step 1: Make America the Strategic Partner for Manufacturing. Hillary Clinton.

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