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5 Tips to Leverage Digital Tools to Deliver Tangible Sustainability Improvements

ivalua

Speakers: Arnaud Malardé, Ivalua | Hélène Vermont, Michelin Group. Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity. Procurement Leaders Webinar. Supplier Selection.

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What’s the Solution to Power Outage Proliferation

USC Consulting Group

These included Alaska (138 minutes), the state with the lowest population density, Arizona (138 minutes), Wyoming (153 minutes), Vermont (172 minutes), and Montana (212 minutes). weather-related events, source of electricity, car accidents that damage utility poles, etc.), Why are they occurring on a more regular basis?

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™! An Interview with Michael Massetti, VP at Gartner!

Supply Chain Game Changer

This problem required my team and I to travel to Lucent to have a working meeting with Michael and his team. I went to the University of Notre Dame for my BSEE degree and the University of Vermont for my MSEE and MBA degrees. I first met Michael when he was at Lucent. I’m the oldest of 3 children. And, I’m a lifelong NY Yankees fan.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

I read earlier this week that Hershey said it would fall short of meeting demand for the Halloween and Christmas holiday seasons this year, blaming a scarcity of raw ingredients and difficulties in securing suppliers. The company is relying on price increases to boost growth. That’s all for this week.

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US Semiconductor Fab Investments Make Headlines and Concerns

Supply Chain Matters

billion grant for GlobalFoundries to support the development and expansion of fab facilities in Malta, New York , and Burlington, Vermont. Noted in interviews with sources is a realization that facility construction costs are four to five times higher than what they would be Asia. sourced capability.

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How the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement Affects Ecommerce Shops

ShipBob

Uniform sourcing rules for all taxable transactions. To qualify as a volunteer seller in an SST state, a business must meet the following criteria during the immediately preceding 12-month period: No fixed place of business for more than 30 days in the state. Simplified tax remittances and returns. Uniform state and local tax bases.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-up- February 13, 2023

Supply Chain Matters

GlobalFoundries , based in upstate New York , operates semiconductor chip production facilities formerly operated by IBM in Malta New York and Burlington, Vermont. While the current agreement does not expire until the end of September 2024,both parties have authorized local teams to meet staring in December to discuss local issues.