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sust[AI]nability

Enterra Insights

For illustrative purposes, I will discuss some efforts by consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies currently underway. The first company, Nestlé, the world’s largest food company and an Enterra Solutions ® client, announced last December it plans to invest $3.6 ”[4]. What are companies doing? ”[6].

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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. Customers increasingly want customized solutions, and require specific logistics delivery requirements.

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Boom Time for the Shared Economy within Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Since its launch in the United States, the Amazon Flex system has spread into many parts of the world, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America. 6) Shipa Delivery, Postmates, and Instacart. The company has also hired thousands of extra contractors to help it meet the increased demand for orders.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Did You Know That ….

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Trends 2019: Food

Enterra Insights

Understanding how tastes are changing is important for people in the food industry, the hospitality sector, agricultural, and the consumer packaged goods sector. They predict, “Culinary inspiration from Asia, Oceania and the western coasts of North and South America may be seen on more menus and retail shelves next year.

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OEM vs ODM?explained – what’s best for manufacturers?

Unleashed

retailers) can purchase from you and re-sell under their brand. You control the IP, multiple clients may purchase the same product, and customisation is limited – typically only the branding. The global healthcare OEM market alone is worth US$250 billion, with 40% of facilities residing in North or South America.

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OEM vs ODM?explained – what’s best for manufacturers?

Unleashed

retailers) can purchase from you and re-sell under their brand. You control the IP, multiple clients may purchase the same product, and customisation is limited – typically only the branding. The global healthcare OEM market alone is worth US$250 billion, with 40% of facilities residing in North or South America.