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Coronavirus Highlights Fragility of Global Supply Networks

Jaggaer

But even if containment has the desired effect, what are the wider consequences of shutting down schools, shopping centers, factories, transportation and supply networks? Technology companies in North America and Europe are especially dependent on contract manufacturing in China and just-in-time shipments.

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Businesses Responding to High Inflation and Supply Chain Inventory Concerns

Supply Chain Matters

This survey of a reported 750 CEO’s and other C-Suite executives was conducted in May 2022, among executives based in North America , Latin America , Asia and Europe. A further data point to these notions can be found in a newly released C-Suite Outlook Mid-Year survey report, published by The Conference Board. cyberattacks.

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Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Check out Why don’t you have a TMS (Transportation Management System) Solution yet? Yet it is managed by one or two people, with no support, and no visibility from upper management. Depending on the industry your transportation spend can make up anywhere from 1-10% of your company’s total revenue.

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XPO Logistics (XPO) to Acquire Con-way (CNW)

Supply Chain Network

The transaction will enhance XPO’s range of supply chain solutions by making XPO the second largest less-than-truckload (LTL) provider in North America, and will expand the company’s global contract logistics platform. XPO and Con-way both have e-fulfillment contract logistics platforms in North America and Europe.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- May 12 2023

Supply Chain Matters

The combined company is to be headquartered in North America and be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Proceeds from this latest equity infusion will reportedly be utilized to expand this tech provider’s growth across North America , Europe and Asia along with expanded industries.

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From Materials to Practices: Sustainable Purchasing Groundswell At The SPLC Summit 2019

EcoVadis

Now in our sixth year supporting the SPLC, it did not disappoint: This was the strongest and the most diverse gathering of committed and capable practitioners we’ve ever seen in North America — it felt like a real groundswell of action on sustainable purchasing! Strong Focus on Supplier Practices, and Private Sector.

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Inventory Management Strategies of 7 Successful Firms

Unleashed

Some key aspects of how Ikea manages its supply chain – from suppliers to the shop floor – are: Supplier relationships : Ikea creates close and often long-term relationships with suppliers – which means they can secure quality materials at lower prices. Gap’s inventory management strategy Gap Inc.