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Walmart in a World on Fire

Logistics Viewpoints

One of the companies she holds up as a positive example of a big company addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues is Walmart. A few years ago, for example, my oldest child explained to me that Walmart was a malignant force. Rebecca Henerson’s formula for fixing capitalism was a business best seller.

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Private Investors Looking to Capitalize on Nearshoring Trends Turn to Mexico

Blue Grace Logistics

companies opening factories in Mexico, for example, nor investment in private real estate. government officials seek to keep in North America, potentially driving investment to Mexico. The Mexican government has taken a more active role in investment matters. That was down from a record $5.6 billion volume of 2019.

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Find your Warehouse Rhythm

Logistics Business Magazine

Emphasizing the importance of adaptability, reliability, speed and cost in project management, he forecasts further growth in retail micro-fulfilment, challenges in recruiting and retaining warehouse workers and a need to improve environmental, social and governance (ESG) outcomes for customers. AI, of course, is high on the agenda.

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Circular Economy: Principles, Benefits & Applications

Compactor Management Company

This article goes into the fundamental ideas behind the circular economy and looks at real-world examples that have a beneficial impact on the environment, the economy, and society. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: The circular economy requires collaboration among businesses, governments, and consumers.

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Ethics in Procurement – Simple, but Not Always Easy

Logistics Bureau

For example, how would you deal with the following situations in procurement? Your Italian company is negotiating the supply of aerospace products to a government in Asia. Your contacts in that government insist that your company also buys goods or services from another supplier in the country of that government.

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What is The True State of The Supply Chain Industry?

10xLogistics

We also all like to engage in case studies of companies such as Zara and Dell (former Dell) where inventory management is legendary. The Government publishes an inventory to sales ratio which tells us how much inventory exists for the level of sales that are being produced. That is possible and certainly deserves study.

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Walmart Says It Can Reduce Emissions in China by 50 Million Tons

Material Handling and Logistics

To help provide resources to suppliers in China, Walmart has created a digital resource center in Mandarin and English with tools, case studies, and program resources on emissions reduction in the value chain: www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com. Over 400 suppliers in China, India, the U.S. Enhancing Energy Efficiency.