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Podcast: Rob O’Byrne on Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Diversification in Sourcing

Requis

People are still worried about having efficiencies in their warehouses, making sure they’re laid out properly, and having the right processes. A lot of companies now will have regional hubs with just smaller satellite warehouses in each country. People are still concerned about outsourcing logistics and doing that right.

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

SCMDOJO

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

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As Inventories and Capacity Expansion Grew Too Quickly in 2022, Customers are Forcing Suppliers to Bear the Brunt of Optimistic Forecasts

NC State SCRC

This price reduction was to be applied not only to future shipments, but indeed to all shipments that had been committed to, whether in transit, or even in the buyer’s warehouse which had already been shipped. Walmart will pay more for domestic sources, but will not be burdened with the inventory and purchasing FOB.

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Ten Supply Chain Predictions for 2023

NC State SCRC

For instance, a large apparel brand requested about 20 of their largest textile mills (many in Pakistan, Singapore, China, and other regions) to travel all the way to San Francisco for a “Vendor Summit”. Walmart will pay more for domestic sources, but will not be burdened with the inventory and purchasing FOB.

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Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations

ThroughPut

After all, the more you know about an item’s origin — and what it takes to get it to your warehouse — the easier it becomes to identify any middlemen that might be artificially elevating the price of goods. This isn’t to say you should avoid international sources for goods. Ali Hasan R. is the co-founder and CEO of ThroughPut Inc. ,

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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. Primarily focused on Supply Chain, Warehousing, Logistics, S&OP and Inventory Management. They come from a variety of backgrounds. Connect Now!

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What If Your Supply Chain Had A Control Tower?

Freightos

The following article was contributed by Batool Iqbal, from Damco Pakistan – a subsidiary of Ap-Moller Maersk Group. Its mission is to gather and integrate data from various sources and orchestrate it in such a way that it enhances supply chain visibility and efficiency. What are the actual benefits of a control tower?