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Coronavirus Highlights Fragility of Global Supply Networks

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But even if containment has the desired effect, what are the wider consequences of shutting down schools, shopping centers, factories, transportation and supply networks? Other manufacturing hubs in China, particularly in Hubei province, have also been badly hit by the coronavirus outbreak. . The consequences on supply networks?

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- May 12 2023

Supply Chain Matters

The combined company is to be headquartered in North America and be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Proceeds from this latest equity infusion will reportedly be utilized to expand this tech provider’s growth across North America , Europe and Asia along with expanded industries.

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Inventory Management Strategies of 7 Successful Firms

Unleashed

Here we break down the inventory management strategies of seven successful manufacturers and retailers around the globe. These examples show there isn’t a benchmark inventory management strategy that trumps all others. This is one aspect of supply overseen by over 40 Ikea trading service offices around the world.

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XPO Logistics (XPO) to Acquire Con-way (CNW)

Supply Chain Network

The transaction will enhance XPO’s range of supply chain solutions by making XPO the second largest less-than-truckload (LTL) provider in North America, and will expand the company’s global contract logistics platform. XPO and Con-way both have e-fulfillment contract logistics platforms in North America and Europe.

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Businesses Responding to High Inflation and Supply Chain Inventory Concerns

Supply Chain Matters

This survey of a reported 750 CEO’s and other C-Suite executives was conducted in May 2022, among executives based in North America , Latin America , Asia and Europe. A further data point to these notions can be found in a newly released C-Suite Outlook Mid-Year survey report, published by The Conference Board. cyberattacks.

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Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Check out Why don’t you have a TMS (Transportation Management System) Solution yet? Yet it is managed by one or two people, with no support, and no visibility from upper management. Depending on the industry your transportation spend can make up anywhere from 1-10% of your company’s total revenue.