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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

Logistics Viewpoints

The World Trade Organization publishes lots of insightful data on global trade – including trade indexes. The third trend is that global trade growth appears to be gradually slowing. Output rose in 8 of the 29 nations for which data was available. I see that as a positive. I don’t see that as a positive.

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2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Relative Stability and a Migration to the Mean

Logistics Viewpoints

Here are some data that support my view. However, GEP And S&P Global publish the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index based on data derived from S&P Global’s PMI surveys. The rapid changes can be concerning but looking at data over the last 5 to 7 years shows that we are reverting back to “normal” patterns.

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Essential Technology Capabilities for Supply Chain in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

However, many issues limited the potential of supply chain and procurement practices to source effectively: Lack of visibility to key data such as supplier risk and performance, forward pricing, market index impacts, demand fluctuations, available supply, and supply constraints in the market. 2] ibid.

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6 Ways Big Data is enhancing the global supply chain

The Logistics Academy

As global supply chains become more complex and customers more demanding, the race is on to develop software applications that can effectively manage and make sense of the zettabytes of data being generated by our digital world. Of course, capturing the data and then using it to make good decisions are two entirely different things.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Contract Management in Telecom & High-Tech

In "How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Contract Management in Telecom and High-Tech," GEP experts outline a four-pronged approach to getting contract management under control once and for all.