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Economic Aspects of Supply Chains

American Global Logistics

Understanding the Economic Impact of Supply Chains In a report titled "Understanding the Economic Impact of North Carolina's Supply Chain: Conduit for Prosperity and Economic Development," researchers Dana Magliola, Lindsay Schilleman, and John Elliott shed light on the economic impact of supply chains in North Carolina.

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More on the importance of human relationships in local food systems

Supply Chain View from the Field

” Ben emphasized in his presentation that local food systems are not just for the “affluent” anymore. He cited the example of Stokes County in North Carolina, which has only three small towns: King, Danbury, and Walnut Cove. The overall county has 35% of its population under the poverty line.

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SCRC Partner Profile: A Textbook Transformation at Biogen-Idec

Supply Chain View from the Field

In addition, much of the power in decision-making lies in the hands of clinical trials scientists, who often have power over procurement decisions. Prior to 2009, support for PO&T sourcing and procurement was provided by a corporate sourcing group under a centralized business model.

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Dealing with Supply Chain Uncertainty After Covid: Insights from the Experts

NC State SCRC

This was without doubt a sobering presentation, and no one who sat in felt very good about the remainder of 2022 and the likelihood of inflation and continued shortages of semiconductors, materials, and labor. However, as someone also said afterwards, “Well at least you were realistic and honest!

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Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014

Supply Chain View from the Field

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Procurement will play a key role in monitoring supply base conditions.

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Navigating the Future in an Uncertain Political and Regulatory Environment

NC State SCRC

The Supply Chain Resource Cooperative held its bi-annual Industry Partner Meeting in the Talley Student Center at North Carolina State University this past week. The general consensus today is that there will be an increase in spending (especially in infrastructure) and a decrease in taxes, but also a decrease in regulation.

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Bio-based Products Future is Promising, but Hurdles Exist

Supply Chain View from the Field

I had the opportunity to present at a hearing in Washington last week – this was a public meeting of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Sub-Committee. I presented the results of the study we completed this past spring for the USDA on the Economic Impact of the Biobased Sector.