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The 2022 Chlorine Shortage: Another Year of Poolmageddon

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A combo of pandemic-related increased demand, and the tragic destruction of a key chlorine manufacturer have led to 2022’s swimming pool chlorine shortage. Image source: Cape Analytics. Image Source: Nola. Chlorine production was burned again in January 2022, when yet another fire damaged a pool supply plant in New Jersey.

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Is it too Early For 2022 Predictions?

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With Christmas goods in stores before Halloween this year, I thought there was no reason that we shouldn’t also get a jump on 2022 predictions. Here’s what to look for in 2022. Near or re-shoring sourcing strategies will be evaluated to “shorten” supply chains and gain greater control of supply chain performance.

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Supply Chain Predictions for 2022 and Beyond

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As organizations look for reducing dependencies on concentrated sources of supply, Eastern Europe, Mexico, and South Asian countries will start providing viable alternatives to the current manufacturing powerhouse countries. All in all, several of the trends that have been at play will be accelerated during 2022 and beyond.

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The 2022 Labor Shortage: 4 Concrete Tactics to Combat Employee Turnover and Source Staff

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In the 2022 labor market, employees don’t want to be a cog in the wheel. Source: Fortune. #3: Source: Fortune. Here are four tactics with actionable steps to secure good talent, increase employee satisfaction, reduce turnover, and develop a thriving workforce. And help you get some shut-eye.). #1:

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2022 Ivalua NOW Paris Recap!

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Leader Forrester Supplier Value Management Platforms, Q1 2022. Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice 2022 . Chief Product Officer, Pascal Bensoussan , shared the best way forward for 2022 with the most innovative trends that are shaping the future. The post 2022 Ivalua NOW Paris Recap! Audrey Izard, L’Oréal .

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Trends 2022: Food and Beverage

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And Generation Z is maturing into adulthood and will shape trends with its interest in ethical sourcing, sustainability and local food.”[4] The flavors of 2022 will inevitably be influenced by the pandemic and the unpredictable world around us. ”[8]. Enjoying Flavors Old and New. Footnotes. [1] 10] Ibid. [11] Footnotes. [1]

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2022 Forecast: Supply Chains Become Critical Infrastructure

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Let’s kick off 2022 with a little thought experiment… What’s a problem affecting every nation on earth? All this led to global supply chain disruptions and inventory build-ups, wrong inventory mixes, and supply chain shortages in 2022. Image source: New York Times. One that isn’t climate change. Get your Free Playbook ?