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Walmart Lowers their Shipping Requirements, but their Suppliers Still Struggle

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Walmart fines suppliers whose goods arrive late or who have not shipped everything that they committed to ship. Russell Zuppo, a vice president for consulting services at Uber Freight, reports that in their customer base, Walmart suppliers are currently paying 0.16% of the cost of goods sold in fines to Walmart.

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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

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According to a report by Accenture, 83% of consumers prefer to buy from companies that are transparent about their supply chain practices, and 72% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for products that are ethically and sustainably sourced. Degree two: Remotely controlled ship with seafarers on board.

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Supplier Onboarding is Core to a Digital Supply Chain Transformation

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Once the order amount and timeline are agreed upon between the parties, advanced shipping notices are used to track delivery. 18,000 suppliers ship 70,000 different types of parts to 72 Molex manufacturing plants across the globe. The buyers dont report to Mr. Gainsford. He needed to influence them. You took 30 days.

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

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Innovations in biodegradable and reusable materials, coupled with lightweight designs that reduce shipping weight, are helping companies minimize waste and lower emissions. Leaders must track and report progress using established frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) or the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

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eCommerce Sustainability: A Comprehensive Look at 2023 Consumer Attitudes

Sifted surveyed 500 consumers to understand their attitudes toward sustainable shipping practices. Their report outlines how important it is to them, how price impacts that importance, and what sacrifices they're willing to make for greener shipping.

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October 14th- 18th Supply Chain & Logistics News

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Do You Think Fedex Ships Live Pandas? Ocean Network Express’s Latest Sustainability Report Reveals Major Scope 1 Cut ONE has made significant strides in reducing emissions, achieving a 62% reduction in scope one emissions intensity and a 21% decline in total emissions from 2018 to 2023.

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Types of Supply Chain Reports: Definition and Benefits

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Supply chain reports offer a comprehensive view of your entire supply chain operation. What are Supply Chain Reports? Order Fulfillment Times Monitoring order processing times from order placement to delivery, including order entry, picking, packing, and shipping.

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Port Congestion Shines Light on Visibility Gaps

This report, built from extensive survey data from a myriad of shippers and logistics providers, shines light on visibility gaps that have contributed to the current crisis of port congestion. The current state of visibility –– or lack thereof –– in maritime shipping, and its contribution to port congestion.