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2024: Planning for Success Amid the Uncertainty

Logistics Viewpoints

Sourcing and procurement comes in close second at 88 percent, followed by innovation at 87 percent. Other critical functions include order management, manufacturing, and product development. With the continued challenges facing supply chains, that is no surprise.

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­Driving decarbonization with technology

Taulia

This blog highlights key strategies from these recent forums on sustainable procurement and practical tips to achieve impactful results. Additionally, the UK plans to implement its own Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) by 2027, aligning with the EU’s approach to addressing carbon leakage. C above pre-industrial levels.”

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Microgrid Economics – Microgrids Growing Faster Than Larger Grids

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The utility that manages the main grid may be able to buy excess solar generation and may provide attractive power purchase options if the microgrid has a battery that can provide ancillary services, like frequency regulation, peak shaving, voltage control, power factor control, black start, or demand response. and India at 12.5

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SAP Tells their Customers, ‘Keep the Core Clean!”

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Maintenance on ECC will end in 2027. GROW is not as functionally rich as RISE and is mainly purchased by small and medium-sized businesses. NSK is a large manufacturer of industrial machinery bearings, precision machinery and parts, and automotive bearings and components. However, SAP has 27,000 customers.

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Digital Product Passport’s Impact on the Battery Industry

Arena Solutions

A passport is a digital record that stores detailed information about a products lifecycle including its materials, origin, manufacturing processes, environmental impact and recycling information. According to the latest forecast, the battery industry is expected to have their passports ready by February 2027. billion by 2030.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 20 – 26)

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-based carrier’s role in Mexico as nearshoring manufacturing trends drive more cross-border trade. Global supply chains are shifting, Mexico’s role in global trade is growing, and Mexican small and medium enterprises and manufacturing sectors are looking for reliable access to the U.S.

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Global UDI Compliance: Good for Patients and Medical Device Manufacturers

QAD

Staying on top of global Unique Device Identification (UDI) regulatory compliance can improve outcomes for both patients and medical device manufacturers The U.S. However, the GUDID is fairly established, and by now, most manufacturers are aware of submission requirements, while EUDAMED is constantly evolving.