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5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management. Companies need to re-evaluate their supply chain strategies, if they are still most optimal.

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4 Global Supply chain management strategies to avoid bottlenecks in operations

ThroughPut

companies with global operations, one of the most effective global value chain strategies and supply chain strategies is to mitigate risk by shipping smarter. Take the Netherlands, for example. Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottleneck operations within the global supply chain strategies.

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Are Our Agri-Food Supply Chains In Crisis?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A good example is the Netherlands, which is a very small country in Europe, but with its fertile river delta and with an estimated 80% of its land dedicated to farming and cheap natural gas to heat its greenhouses, it has been able to become the world’s second largest agriculture exporter.

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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020

AIMMS

Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall. More and more enterprises will be focusing on processes like ethical sourcing, reverse logistics, and using green materials in response to public demands.

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Ease the Burden of Labor Shortages and Increase Supply Chain Resiliency 

Logility

The remedy is far from simple, but you can greatly reduce the impact of these challenges with advanced technology coupled with talent management strategies. Solving the labor crunch also means exploring new sources of supply. Transition programs for prisoners and veterans’ programs can be good sources of labor.

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Supply Chain Predictions 2020: Uncertainty Demands Resilience

ToolsGroup

They drive benefits such as improved business planning and improved sourcing, procurement and supplier management. Turkey and the Netherlands). Cem Kobaner, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Advancetics BV (Turkey and the Netherlands). Levent Ozsahin, Managing Director, Advancetics B.V. Spotlight on 3-D printing dims.

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

SCMDOJO

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. F rancine Nielander Location: Netherlands/Remote Rating: 0/5.0 They come from a variety of backgrounds. You can Hire Matias or start a conversation from here !