Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Lower-income consumers and those using food assistance programs care the most about food waste as a purchase driver—again, suggesting it is a response to higher prices.” The same “If” statement was repeated for a host of financial and operational metrics. To read the article, click HERE.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

A Possible Stimulus on the Horizon May Increase the Challenge of Procurement Through Peak Season. A stimulus on the horizon further increases the risks of a higher trend in consumer purchasing. Hurricane season threatens to disrupt activities across the eastern seaboard and along the Gulf of Mexico. transportation metrics ?that

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QAD

JULY 7, 2022

The concept of ethical sourcing has risen in popularity during the past four years.” . Ignoring the legislation could lead to monetary penalties, bad PR, and a drop in consumer trust – not to mention the potential loss of source materials and the possibility of production interruptions. Consumer Buying Trends.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The visibility will include not just the short-term purchase order or ASN-level visibility, but also the tactical kind of forecast collaboration with the suppliers. Level-two is starting to leverage predictive analytics: Can I predict where a challenge or disruption is going to occur?

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. Source: Statista.com. Hurricane Ida struck the Gulf of Mexico in August 2021, destroying industrial installations for pharmaceuticals and plastics. Planning : Processes are designed to reduce emissions and meet demand with ethical sourcing. Download Now!

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

I will be speaking and working with clients in wonderful locations in Brussels, China, Germany, London, Mexico, Peru, and South Africa. One of my clients waits four days for a custom report. Historically, supply chain processes were functional focused on make, source and deliver. Digital sourcing? It is sad, but true.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 27, 2020

The move from China, even if to other more reliable-in-a-crisis countries like India, Mexico or Singapore, will come at considerable cost. Multiple regional locations increase the complexity when planning global purchases or the delivery of those materials to each of the new various nodes. Not so fast…. Supplier Management.

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Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Purchasing Skills 132