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

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In today’s interconnected global economy, sustainability within supply chains and logistics has become a necessity rather than an option. Regulatory demands, rising consumer expectations, and global challenges such as climate change and social inequality have made sustainable practices a strategic priority.

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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

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When unexpected disruptions occura factory shutdown, a shipping delay, or a supply shortagethese models provide little flexibility. Excess inventory, stockouts, and increased transportation expenses are common consequences of outdated planning methods. Predictive maintenance of transportation fleets reduces downtime and repair costs.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News January 2nd-6th 2025

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The partnership will explore the feasibility of transporting ammonia-based hydrogen to Germany and other European locations via floating import terminals. These passports provide a digital way to document a products entire lifecycle, ensuring compliance and transparency.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News February 2nd-6th 2025

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The partnership will explore the feasibility of transporting ammonia-based hydrogen to Germany and other European locations via floating import terminals. These passports provide a digital way to document a products entire lifecycle, ensuring compliance and transparency.

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CeMAT Southeast Asia & LogiSYM Asia Pacific 2025: Robotics Drive Forward as Supply Chains Strategize

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Meanwhile, LogiSYM Asia Pacific, a well-established event with over a decade of history, brought together professionals from supply chain, logistics, and shipping sectors for strategic discussions on resilience, digitalization, sustainability, and global trade dynamics.

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Lenovo Excels in Supply Chain Planning with a Hybrid Approach

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We have all our factories, both in-house and outsourced, all of our distribution centers, and our transportation network on the Blue Yonder foundational system. We can run a plan simulation to maximize revenue, maximize shipments, maximize the customer experience, or minimize transportation costs. We used AI to create smart allocation.

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Decentralizing Supply Chains: How Regional Models Drive Resilience and Flexibility

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Companies that previously prioritized cost-cutting and centralized sourcing quickly found themselves exposed to serious production and distribution risks. In response, many organizations have shifted toward decentralized and regionalized supply chain models, distributing production and sourcing across multiple regions.

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