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Profiles in Leadership: Chef José Andrés

Enterra Insights

“However, it’s his humanitarian efforts that can teach us a lot about supply chain management.”[1] ” Despite his fundraising efforts, Wofford reports, “[In 2017,] when [Hurricane] Maria hit Puerto Rico, World Central Kitchen had [only] three full-time employees.” Don’t Overplan.

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Spot Tendering: Are You Prepared for Capacity Shortfalls in Your Transportation Operation?

BlueYonder

With the recent hurricanes that have hit Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico, we’ve seen another practical example where assumptions on carrier capacity are challenged at inopportune times. Additionally, you can get better, automated coverage of alternate carrier options given rejections by primary or secondary carriers on a lane.

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Spot Tendering: Are You Prepared for Capacity Shortfalls in Your Transportation Operation?

BlueYonder

With the recent hurricanes that have hit Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico, we’ve seen another practical example where assumptions on carrier capacity are challenged at inopportune times. Additionally, you can get better, automated coverage of alternate carrier options given rejections by primary or secondary carriers on a lane.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Alexander Hamilton: A US Manufacturing Visionary

GlobalTranz

The continued recovery and advancement into the future of manufacturing means understanding fundamental challenges that the sector faces and meeting those head-on. The MEP national network, a public/private partnership in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, is represented in Illinois by the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC).

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7 Steps to Weatherproof Your Supply Chain for Extreme Weather

Resilinc

The same is true for your supply chain. When severe weather strikes, it’s often too late to “go shopping for supplies”. In this blog, we’ll discuss how you can prep for severe weather by building a more resilient, weatherproof supply chain in seven steps. #1 One customer in particular successfully secured $1.5

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If You Can’t Stand the Fire, then Tame It: Chef José Andrés and Supply Chain Management

Elementum

However, it’s his humanitarian efforts that can teach us a lot about supply chain management. A Source of Inspiration In the constant chaos that is supply chains these days, it’s often difficult to find good news. If you’re like me, then some good news – supply chain or not – is always welcome.

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Supply Chains Finally Get the Attention They Deserve

Enterra Insights

Yesterday, President Joe Biden held the inaugural meeting of a new cabinet-level council focused on supply chain issues. Ahead of the meeting, the President indicated his would initiate nearly 30 new actions to strengthen America’s supply chains.