Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

And industrial policy – backed with lots of state cash – is no longer a dirty word.” In rich countries, it provided consumers with a seemingly endless supply of cheap goods.” each positioning their own forms of industrial policies. The WSJ quoted Ted Doheny, the CEO of packaging company Sealed Air Corp.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

Thus, prioritizing sustainable procurement has become a critical component of companies' policies; by doing so, organizations promote transparency, fairness, resource efficiency, and ethical practices while enhancing their brand image and competitiveness. Including women-owned and minority-owned businesses in the supply chain.

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RFgen

MARCH 22, 2023

We will also highlight key areas where businesses must focus their efforts to ensure supply chain success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Lastly, changing trade policies, import/export restrictions, and environmental regulations can create additional complexities for international supply chains.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 31, 2021

After stay-at-home policies early in the pandemic forced food manufacturers to shift to smaller package sizes, they shifted back to large packages with re-openings of restaurants and other food service venues. One notable datapoint: factory fires and other types of factory disruptions increased significantly in the first half.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Like oil prices, interest rates impact supply chain policies and decisions, especially with regards to inventory. Of course, what happens in the U.S. Is Every Company a Technology Company?

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OptiProERP

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Now they are grappling with more complex and global challenges, including supply chain disruptions, scarcity of resources, climate change, and a shifting regulatory environment. When factories first developed, big data was not available, and intelligent packaging did not exist. Embrace the data revolution.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 4, 2017

Over the last two decades, increased competition and a globalized economy has led firms to deploy outsourced manufacturing and captive offshore policies across multiple industries. This supply chain design has increased the risk of contamination or substitution of active ingredients, as in the case of the 2008 heparin incident [1].

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

For most of 2020, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Distribution companies had to shift priorities during the pandemic as consumption moved from restaurants, stadiums and such to in-home. CPG companies massively reduced assortments to simplify sourcing, production and distribution. Want to be prepared for the next disruption?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

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. From global to local and regional sourcing.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Breaking it down, the three sources of the price increase appear to be 1) labor costs, 2) transportation (shipping) fees, and 3) member benefits – aka, content. ” Sourcing and retaining talent has also led to offering its employees increased pay. workers to over $18 an hour. Almost doubled its fulfillment network in 18 months.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

However, with most countries now undergoing some form of lockdown or policy of movement restrictions to counter the spread of COVID-19, the number of conventional stores going “dark” is increasing rapidly. Localising, nearshoring, and reshoring inventory sources. New Refinements in Returns Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2021

gigawatts of capacity to Amazon’s network of green power supplies. In total, the company will source enough renewable energy in Europe to power the equivalent of more than two million homes a year. As of June 2020, Amazon sourced about 42 percent of its global energy needs from renewables.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 29, 2023

It’s vital for the environment that we review supply chain and inventory management practices to ensure the environment’s survival and prevent supply chain disruptions. As climate change continues to affect the environment, impactful storms and weather are going to become more frequent.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

With so many processes to balance, amid constrained or uncertain supply (e.g. packaging material shortages causing out-of-stock of finished products), it’s tough to assess impacts to lead times and service. Imagine you’re managing inventory in a long supply chain. Boise’s full customer story. ?.

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 9, 2023

Trainings will cover project management, supply chain management, compliance, access policies, and more. Managing product and quality information in a single system provides a source of confidence for effective quality management. has been designing and producing quality men’s grooming and shave supplies at a fair price.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

From Fuel to Fertiliser, Supply Shortages Start to Bite. Supply challenges arising from the war will hit many industries, with electronics being a prime example, since Russia and Ukraine are both sources of materials such as palladium and neon , vital for the manufacture of semiconductors. Agreement Signed, But Can it Hold?

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

But this growth presents a unique, global supply chain challenge. Add on top of that: pandemics, geo-political conflict, and shifting government policies, and you have a real problem. So we’ve seen geopolitical instability become real, and then you have the supply chain disruptions. How do you manage that?

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Elementum

AUGUST 31, 2022

But this growth presents a unique, global supply chain challenge. Add on top of that: pandemics, geo-political conflict, and shifting government policies, and you have a real problem. So we’ve seen geopolitical instability become real, and then you have the supply chain disruptions. How do you manage that?

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The better your understanding and management of seasonal stock, the less the specter of supply chain disruption will keep you up at night. There are innovative ways to tackle these challenges, but first let’s examine how they put a hitch in your supply chain. Types of Seasonal Demand. compared with 2019.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2024

Onshoring and nearshoring will become increasingly popular to shrink supply chains globally. Businesses need the flexibility to sense real-time changes to pivot sourcing, production, and logistics accordingly. We expect continued adoption of real-time supply chain monitoring, simulation, and preparedness tools.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented global supply chain disruptions, impacting the flow of parts and finished goods around the world. The disruption caused by COVID-19 is unique in that it impacted supply chains across all industries. Automate elements of your supply chain for better data.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

single source of truth for all order transactions and provide visibility at each step of the order lifecycle to ensure order and fulfillment accuracy. With the right workforce systems, such as Blue Yonder’s Labor Management , you can identify at-risk resources and enable policy changes that promote retention.

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Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Add to that, today’s environment to more remote workers, supply chain disruptions, changing regulations, and rising customer demands. It’s critical for companies to evaluate their systems and processes to ensure collaboration across teams and supply chain partners. So, this continues to be a challenge.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has raised concerns over China sourcing, accelerating the trend in businesses around the world seeking secondary sourcing countries. Why SMEs May Lead a Shift Away from China Sourcing. It’s more likely then, that smaller, more ‘nimble’ businesses will lead any accelerated trend away from China sourcing.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 26, 2020

. “They have also diversified their supply chains from a geographic perspective to reduce the supply-side risks from any one country or region,” explains Deloitte. Do they have a Corporate Social Responsibility and Modern Slavery policy, and do they stick to this?

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 26, 2021

In the wake of COVID-19, as enterprises with global supply chains count the cost of the crisis and consider ways to increase resilience , many more large companies are expected to move at least some of their manufacturing to other low-cost countries, or locations nearer to home. What Are Your Business’ Plans for Future Sourcing?

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 16, 2021

Faced with computer chip shortages and other supply chain issues, on 24 February, President Biden signed E.O. 14017, directing a whole-of-government review to assess vulnerabilities in, and strengthening the resilience of, critical supply chains. supply chains. supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

billion — “far higher than the $750 million to $900 million range that sources said Singapore-based NOL had been looking for, [which] would have valued the unit at 10 and 12 times its earnings before interest, taxes depreciation and amortization for 2013,” according to Reuters. What more can I say about this situation?

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QAD

MAY 18, 2023

Those sourcing requirements are scheduled to increase by 10% every year beginning in 2023. The Inflation Reduction Act aims to ensure critical minerals are sourced ethically and sustainably, as well as in a manner that helps stimulate US manufacturing growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2022

Nintendo is struggling to break out of a frustrating sales slowdown, selling 33 percent fewer units of Switch game systems in the April-June quarter than a year ago in Japan due to a crippled supply chain. It would mark his first major policy step on trade ties between the world’s two biggest economic powers.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Such monitoring could also help during supply chain disruptions. “If If you have a tsunami and part of your supply chain is knocked out, as happened a few years ago, you have better info about where parts are,” he said, referring to the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan in 2011.

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