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Building a Circular Supply Chain

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Today’s supply chains are still mostly linear, taking raw materials from the planet, using them, and disposing of them when they no longer have value. Supply chains at a consumer goods company, for example, make up about 80% of the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. What Is a Circular Supply Chain?

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

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That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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How manufacturers can adopt a sustainable supply chain

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Due to increasing pressure from various stakeholders, many companies are turning their focus to ensuring that their supply chains are sustainable. What is a sustainable supply chain? Use digital technology – monitor resource and equipment use; use online platforms to connect with supply chain partners.

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Navigating Supply Chain Disruption

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Supply chain disruption: how to navigate ‘never normal’ distribution networks, by Andy Grygiel (pictured), CMO at project44. Today, managing an organisation’s supply chain can feel like an impossible task. But access to this information is only the first step.

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Freight Market Data Sources

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(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) There are ample opportunities to take advantage of spot versus contract freight data insights. Consider this; as reported by Louis Columbus of Forbes , “Machine learning algorithms and the apps running them are capable of analyzing large, diverse data sets fast, improving demand forecasting accuracy.”

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How to Protect Supply Chain from Cyber Attacks

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Image source: Flickr | How to Protect Supply Chain from Cyber Attacks The management of data intelligence in the supply chain presents an enormous challenge to those involved. The supply chain depends more and more on IT systems to ensure information flow and security as it develops.

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Supply Chain Optimisation Key to Retail

Logistics Business Magazine

The ability to offer this level of service to shoppers lies in having an optimised supply chain. Removing Blind Spots Consumers demand direct exposure to retailer’s supply chains, requiring a synchronised reflection of what is available, through what channels and in what time period.