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Benefits of Circular Supply Chains
In recent years, headlines about climate change and the health of the natural environment have sparked increased interest and awareness across the globe. People and communities are looking for ways to do their part to reduce their carbon footprint and mitigate negative impacts to the environment. Similarly, corporations are looking at the environmental impacts of…
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Omnichannel Fulfillment Strategies for the Supply Chain
With the increase in online shopping and the growth of e-commerce leaders like Amazon, customer expectations have grown significantly over the past several years. Even prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, customers expected fast delivery times and flawless fulfillment experiences. Fast-forward to the supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic — now more…
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Why Education Matters in the Supply Chain
Supply chain disruptions continue to impact the day-to-day lives of consumers. From baby formula to semiconductor chips, product shortages and delays remain top of mind for many. While some of these unforeseen circumstances are out of the hands of manufacturers, retailers, and logistics companies, there are steps they can take to make the supply chain…
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Pharma Supply Chain Challenges
As a result of numerous factors including the ongoing pandemic, supply chain disruptions continue to soar across all industries. Among the healthcare industry’s key concerns are the impacts on the pharmaceutical supply chain. And since the strength of the pharma supply chain is essential to delivering prescription and over-the-counter medicines, it is no surprise that…
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Importance of Supply Chain Transparency
It is no secret that consumers have become more socially conscious in recent years. More than ever, companies are being encouraged to share every detail of their sourcing, manufacturing, and supply chain processes with consumers. And for good reason — customers feel better about purchasing products from a company they know they can trust. Supply…
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Tips for Supply Chain Outsourcing
Managing and optimizing the supply chain is crucial to the success of any business. While many organizations operate multiple components of the supply chain in-house, including manufacturing and fulfillment, with growing demand and continuing disruptions, many companies are considering supply chain outsourcing to keep operations moving efficiently. What is Supply Chain Outsourcing? Supply chain outsourcing…
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Meaningful Steps Businesses Can Take on Earth Day
For more than 50 years, people around the world have been coming together on April 22 to celebrate Earth Day and raise awareness about the health of the planet and its environment. This year, with many consumers caring more about sustainability than ever before, corporations are taking a closer look at meaningful steps they can…
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Demand Planning in the Supply Chain
Supply chain disruptions continue to cause challenges for businesses around the world. Unprecedented material shortages, labor crises, and overly congested ports are making it difficult for companies to keep up with growing consumer demand. As executives look for ways to increase supply chain resiliency for 2022 and beyond, demand planning will be an important tool.…