ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

35% of respondents are lacking systems to enable effective, scalable collaboration to empower supply-chain partners in support of their CSR strategies and policies. However, only 33% have defined official sustainable policies and targets. Social and ethical priorities are close behind but still lag.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 11, 2019

Protectionist trade policies are leading companies to shift their country sourcing practices as well as investments in automation and technology to help keep goods moving and visible. The post Weathering the Trade Policy Storm: Trade Content is Key appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Eugene Mulero ( @eugenemulero ) reports a study by the National Association of City Transportation Officials concludes, “Officials aiming to facilitate the flow of freight amid advancements in autonomous vehicle technologies need policies designed to reduce the frequency of freight trips while enhancing safety.”[3] Footnotes. [1]

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Resilinc

MAY 10, 2022

President Xi Jinping had ordered more flexible containment policies and local authorities were taking a lighter touch compared to the military-style containment campaigns waged earlier. And by last month, it became apparent that China is continuing its zero-Covid pandemic policies. Europe and elsewhere. It starts with mapping.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 5, 2022

For some supply chain managers, the upheavals of recent years have justified their entrenched approach of relying on excess inventory as an insurance policy. They’ve learned the hard way that old methods don’t cut it anymore.

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The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Today I want to explore how automobile suppliers are improving their operations via inventory replenishment policies. Effective inventory replenishment policies in use today include the 830/862 converted to a delivery release, KanBan, Min/Max, and Sequencing. Spot buys may be used as well during product launch or pre-production.

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Demand Solutions

MARCH 11, 2015

And that leads me to the point of this article: your company needs a clearly defined stocking policy that guides decisions like these. The typical company stocking policy goes something like this: “One of our favorite customers said they would continue buying this product if we keep it in stock.”. Extra replenishment review.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights published reports that indicate the sobering potential impacts of China’s policy makers in lifting most all of the restrictions related to the country’s Covid-19 omicron zero-tolerance strategies. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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The Smart Software

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Epicor User Group Webinar: Top 3 Inventory Control Policies. SVP Research and Professor Emeritus at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, defines and compares the three most used inventory control policies. The post February 2021: Learn about the Top 3 Inventory Control Policies appeared first on Smart Software. Willemain, Ph.D.,

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 5, 2015

Furthermore, many RMA policies may have subtle differences with these common interests. Let’s take a look into how RMAs function and some common examples of RMA policy. At the heart of Return Merchandise Authorization policies, rests two primary functions of RMAs : to prevent improper returns and gathering information about the return.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 21, 2020

Protectionist trade policies are causing companies to shift their country sourcing practices. The new normal in global trade policy is a stormy environment that is highly unpredictable. Trade walls and protectionist policies. Supply chains are running at full steam trying to catch-up and fulfill the demands of the new consumer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

It’s good to see these companies recognizing the impact of climate change, and changing their policies, sourcing, and manufacturing practices to reduce emissions. Simply put, humans are responsible for climate change, which is why so many companies and countries are installing policies to help reduce the impact.

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Veridian Solutions

MARCH 25, 2019

Retailers around the globe are working to create successful returns management practices to meet the demands of consumers, and today’s supply chain leaders need to understand how to create successful returns strategies, including policies that align with e-commerce. Characteristics of a Successful Returns Management Policy and Strategy.

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American Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The post <strong>Outlook of Sustainability Policy and Regulations on Supply Chains</strong> appeared first on American Global Logistics. If you want different results, you must do something different. Partner with AGL to get different results. We’ll help you improve your profits and performance.

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Convey

MAY 13, 2020

The post AMA With Happy Returns: Understanding New Online Returns Policies appeared first on Convey. As consumers become more accustomed to shelter-in-place, online orders have surged every week since […].

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

” Yet, managing merchandise returns with a policy that prioritizes customer satisfaction does benefit your company in the long run–particularly when you consider the impact returns have on the purchase decision of both existing and new customers. 84% of buyers read the return policy before making an online purchase.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The 2023 Strategy sets expectations on the development of future policy measures to strive for 30% GHG reductions by 2030, 80% GHG reductions by 2040, both relative to 2008 levels, and an overall level of ambition of reaching net-zero emissions as close to 2050 as possible. Select and contribute to decarbonisation partnerships.

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CHAINalytics

JULY 24, 2017

For the transportation component, … The post How Will Walmart’s New OTIF Policy Affect the Supply Chain’s Transportation Component? Reportedly, failure to adhere to these standards may result in punitive fines of up to 3% of product invoice value. appeared first on Chainalytics.

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All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In terms of conducting business regularly, 2020 has been a transformative year for numerous industries. While shipping and handling remain mostly unaffected by COVID-19 due to their lack of direct…

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Benjamin Franklin is often given credit for saying, “Honesty is the best policy.” In 1599, Sir Edwin Sandys of the Virginia Company (the company that funded the original Jamestown Settlement) wrote, “Our grosse conceipts, who think honestie the best policie.”[1] ” The saying, however, is much older. Footnotes. [1]

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SCM Research

JULY 4, 2023

In addition, a large majority supports a policy requiring full disclosure of ChatGPT use in journal submissions. The authors shed light on the issue through a survey of the Editorial Review Board members and Associate Editors of the Journal of Product Innovation Management.

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The Smart Software

AUGUST 19, 2019

The post Top 3 Most Common Inventory Control Policies appeared first on Smart Software.

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The Smart Software

JULY 8, 2019

In this blog, we review 10 specific questions you can ask to uncover what’s really happening with the inventory planning and demand forecasting policy at your company. The post Reveal Your Real Inventory Planning and Forecasting Policy by Answering These 10 Questions appeared first on Smart Software.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Technology always outpaces policy. An article published by the Brookings Institution notes, “At least 60 countries have adopted some form of policy for artificial intelligence.”[2] ”[2] That’s less than a third of world’s 195 countries and the policies involved are not consistent. ”[3].

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 21, 2023

Environmental, social and governance issues are increasingly finding their way into trade policy. Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism As the European Union raises its own climate ambition, yet less stringent climate policies prevail in other parts of the world, there is a risk of carbon leakage.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

In 2014, the European Union (EU) took steps to encourage supplier diversity by implementing a social procurement policy. The mandate hasn’t been widely embraced outside of the US, only changing after Australia implemented the Indigenous Procurement Policy. Social Procurement Framework in European Union.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Nations are regularly remapping their foreign policies while entire industries are rethinking how they do business across borders. In this role, he was responsible for Council-wide policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement initiatives in the U.S.-India India corridor for leading US and Indian companies.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Conflicting policies within the Biden Administration have provided China with a loophole that allows it to circumvent antidumping and countervailing duties on the export on solar cells and modules to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Government policies are rational. The increasing issues with tax and tariff shifts and the policies of China make the response more complicated. Shifts in Chinese Policy for Data Sharing. Changes in Chinese policies for data sharing change the availability of ocean shipping data. Chemical Sector Inventory Availability.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 30, 2021

A perfect storm of currency debasement, higher taxes, and declining purchasing power is driving manufacturers to focus on overall spend, cost-cutting, and the need to optimize cash conversion.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2022

Customer service policies set the requirements for distribution responsiveness. These policies need to be reevaluated to determine if customers can be treated differently to help minimize the bottom-line impact of higher fuel costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Review Your Insurance Policies . Nearly all insurance companies have Consent to Settle clauses built into their policies. If your policy has such a clause, ask your insurance carrier for better coverage. Fortunately, there are several alternative strategies that won’t kill the morale of your workforce. Can you lower it?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 2, 2022

Ian is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Association of American Railroads (AAR) which is the world’s leading railroad policy, research, standard setting, and technology organization that focuses on the safety and productivity of the U.S. From 2009 to 2013, Jefferies served as a senior policy advisor to the Chairman of the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

In September 2022, Macy’s rolled out its first-ever wood-sourcing policy for its furniture sales after more than 150 years in business. At the outset, the policy covers wood-based products in Macy’s private labels, while buyers will use the policy as a guide for onboarding new suppliers and brands.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 1, 2018

China, Tariffs, and Trade Policy. If changes in trade policy have been giving you and your team whiplash lately, you’re not alone. Find out more about our trade policy group or register for one of our customs seminars in a city near you. The post China, Tariffs, and Trade Policy. What’s Going On? | What’s Going On?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Because of this reality, return requests are inevitable, so it’s important that you have a proper ecommerce shipping returns policy. Make it Accessible Don’t hide your policy, make sure it is located in an easy to find location; your customers will appreciate it. Will you accept returns up to 15, 30, or even 90 days later?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In recent days, the Washington Post reports , Democrats have proposed many new policies and tax credits. These policies are designed to spur clean energy production, reduce carbon usage, and encourage Americans to buy environmentally friendly autos. Wealthy nations could use tariff policy to enforce emission targets.

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