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My Quest to Build Holistic Thinking

Supply Chain Shaman

In the 1990s, I transitioned from managing an emerging supply chain organization at a mid-sized manufacturing company to working for a supply chain planning company. I loved my classes in supply chain strategy and naively believed that companies actively applied the principles of Porter’s theory.

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My Quest to Build Holistic Thinking

Supply Chain Shaman

In the 1990s, I transitioned from managing an emerging supply chain organization at a mid-sized manufacturing company to working for a supply chain planning company. I loved my classes in supply chain strategy and naively believed that companies actively applied the principles of Porter’s theory.

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Most Important U.S. Infrastructure to Build is within its Borders

Enterra Insights

Hazardous Waste: D+. Solid Waste: C+. On the other end of the spectrum, the study found the following ten states falling woefully short in maintaining their infrastructure: Mississippi, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, West Virginia, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.[4] Bridges: C+.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 3.4-3.8

Freight Plus

States from Maine to West Virginia experienced heavy snow that dumped over a foot of powder in some Northern areas, including over 16” in Boston. Walmart introduces plastic waste reduction commitments for suppliers. Diesel average up for third straight week. cents to $3.076.