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Prediction- Added Labor Activism Among Industry Supply Chains

Supply Chain Matters

Such activism is manifested not only in labor contract actions or strike actions, but on increasing concerns on the part of a broader swarth of workers relative to job security and a more equitable sharing of the financial benefits of employers. and Europe for programs to train workers in specialized technical dimensions of such production.

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Seeing Supply Chain Visibility through Different Lenses

Bristlecone

It was the uncertainty of whether the product would be available that drove my purchase decision. Ensuring my order would be included in the earliest shipment that the distributor was planning to make from Seattle to the Oakland warehouse. New sources of revenue and increased staff productivity await logistics service providers.

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2021 Supply Chain Challenges: The Top 5 Lessons Learned + Tips from 11 Industry Experts

ToolsGroup

It’s time to re-think how our products are manufactured and distributed. The biggest lesson that sellers seem to be learning is to attempt to secure backup inventory storage options. The biggest lesson that sellers seem to be learning is to attempt to secure backup inventory storage options. .

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Report That Boeing to Slash Finance Management, HR and Other Staff Jobs

Supply Chain Matters

Also reported was a securities filing indicating that Boeing had plans to hire upwards of 10,000 workers in 2023. Added Development A published report this week penned by noted and respected Seattle Times Aerospace Reporter Domenic Gates adds a new and previously undisclosed development up until now.

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From Value Creation to Digital Transformation with ERP

OptiProERP

Leaders at small and midsize manufacturing businesses may be hands-on managers, but they are also responsible for envisioning the future, identifying opportunities, and anticipating what’s next in a competitive marketplace. The value delivered by manufacturing ERP can’t be overstated. With cloud ERP, you can see the breakdown of costs.

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Global Point Saves Thousands Through Re-Engineered Distribution

FLEXE

<p>New York-based Global Point Technology has been a leader in sourcing components and assemblies for OEM manufacturers from Asia for over 30 years. With this secure, flexible storage capacity reserved, Global Point was then able to completely reengineer their distribution services for their client.

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3 Technology Companies Disrupting Shipping

FLEXE

FLEXE , Flexport and Convoy –three technology companies adding flexibility to the supply chain–,recently hosted the first Peak Logistics breakfast in Seattle, Washington. I’m Nerijus Poskus — Director of Pricing and Procurement at Flexport. So Amazon Cloud Services, most of it is probably in Seattle.