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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020

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Pepsi announced that they are aiming to cut 20% of their emissions by 2030 and their U.S. Microsoft also announced they plan to be carbon-negative by 2030. . Our recent Demand Forecasting survey shows that teams anticipate more complexity in the supply chain. Brands like Patagonia are leading the conversation here.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)

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The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. The goal is to reduce or avoid one billion metric tons (a gigaton) of greenhouse gasses from the global value chain by 2030. Retailers face security-related challenges on many fronts.

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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020

AIMMS

Pepsi announced that they are aiming to cut 20% of their emissions by 2030 and their U.S. Microsoft also announced they plan to be carbon-negative by 2030. . Our recent Demand Forecasting survey shows that teams anticipate more complexity in the supply chain. Brands like Patagonia are leading the conversation here.

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How Southeast Asian manufacturers can use ERP to realign the supply chain

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Of course, the pandemic then hit global shores, not to mention the ripple effects of global trade wars. A report by the World Economic Forum states, ‘Increased productivity from “disruptive technologies” could unleash an additional $220 billion-$625 billion in annual economic impact in ASEAN by 2030. . In 2019, China accounted for 28.7

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This Week in Logistics News (January 22 – 27)

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The company announced that it is expanding its associate-to-driver program so that any Walmart worker at 439 store locations nationwide can become a truck driver after completing a 12-week course. Speaking of EVs, the global auto industry has committed $1.2

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Industry 4.0: Building the right skills to meet the factory of the future

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Of course, robotics does not tell the full story, as the world of manufacturing has evolved even further over the last few decades, with the rise of data and smart, autonomous systems. Employers should take advantage of the digital courses offered by ERP providers to prevent any erosion of technological knowledge.

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What does Corporate Social Responsibility Really Mean?

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Companies have to pursue profits of course, (how else will they stay in business?) A recent survey by Deloitte reveals that business leaders overwhelmingly (93 percent) believe that companies are not merely employers, but are also stewards of society. A Reputation Institute survey found that 91.4% You get the idea.