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Supplier Onboarding is Core to a Digital Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Once the order amount and timeline are agreed upon between the parties, advanced shipping notices are used to track delivery. This collaboration allows for better optimization of the supply chain, ensuring the right products are available at the right time. Molex is a private company headquartered in Lisle, IL in the US.

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Implementation Phases of DSCA Again Extended

Supply Chain Matters

Consider that drugs can be shipped either in a carton, a specific case level or pallet level movement. It would appear, at least from our lens, that the industry’s supply chain transformative needs will remain as work-in-progress. Drugs are then disaggregated to the point of dispensing to patients.

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Revisiting of 2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Part One

Supply Chain Matters

Heading into this year, the global shipping disruptions that impacted transit times related to having to avoid the Suez Canal because of Red Sea terrorist attacks, or reduced water levels in the Panama Canal requiring reduced transit slots were generally mitigated. Global wide manufacturing activity levels as measured by the J.P.

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How Tariffs Are Reshaping Global Supply Chains in 2025

Supply Chain Brain

Walmart reported a 5% rise in logistics costs due to longer shipping routes. Supply chain disruptions, such as port congestion and trucking delays, further complicate adaptation, with global shipping costs up 12% in 2025. As companies localize supply chains, they reduce shipping distances, cutting carbon emissions.

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Predictions for What Business and Supply Chain Management Teams Should Anticipate In 2025

Supply Chain Matters

Overarching Indicators for the Coming Year Our prediction themes for 2025 reflect that manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers face yet another extended period of high uncertainty related to global and domestic business and associated supply chain strategies. That is quickly fleeting.

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A True Supply Chain Transformation Requires the Proper Talent

Logistics Viewpoints

It requires a company to further leverage the supply chain design philosophy. Mr. Frasquet is the executive director of corporate procurement, although his responsibilities include a much broader set of supply chain responsibilities than just sourcing. That is changing.

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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. In the face of variability, this is two-to-six weeks too long to make allocation or procurement decisions. Over the past three years, supply chain cycles shifted. The ride is uphill, but the visibility is low.