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Editor’s Choice: What Supply Chains Must Overcome to Deliver on the Consumer Promise

Logistics Viewpoints

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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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

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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Do You Know Your Suppliers? Counting the Cost of Ignorance

QAD

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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How Automotive Companies Are Transforming Their Supply Chains, Part 2

BlueYonder

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. In this Part 2 blog post, we will continue to explore how automotive manufacturers are carrying out effective supply chain initiatives and their innovative solutions.

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

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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Building Outside-In Processes

Supply Chain Shaman

On Monday, I would speak in Orlando Florida at the Terra Technology event; and on Wednesday, present the keynote at the Logistic Summit & Expo in Mexico City. Our current studies in the field are: If you are a discrete manufacturer in supply chain, we would love your insights on this research study on direct material sourcing.

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Coke versus Pepsi: Who Has a Better Approach to the PET Problem?

Logistics Viewpoints

Around the world, 1 million plastic bottles are purchased every minute. Solving the Problem Plastic is a low cost, durable product that has allowed packaged foods to be purchased at lower cost with less wastage. Packaging economics and the ability of industry to generate safe alternative solutions at scale come into play.