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Navigating the Complex Landscape of ESG and Forced Labor Regulations: Insights from IBM’s Conference

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Between the UFLPA in the United States and the newly signed Forced Labor Act in the European Union, global trade is about to get a great deal more complicated. They will handle providing accurate data across their operations, including product sourcing, procurement, and transactions, to name just a few.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up (December 30th 2024- January 2nd 2025)

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Last year there were widespread strikes of ports on the East Coast, they were halted by a bandaid solution but the United States Maritime Alliance is set to resume contract negotiations on January 7th. The new year has arrived and so has the new wave of noteworthy news coming out of the supply chain space.

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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

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United States Inflation Rates and GDP Inflation is the highest in forty years. In the face of variability, this is two-to-six weeks too long to make allocation or procurement decisions. Build in-market sourcing. Rationalize global strategies to focus on building markets based on in-market sourcing. Shift in cycles.

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Webinar Recap: Procurement 2022, Big Trends and Predictions

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Last week, Ivalua partnered with Ardent Partners to discuss Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. . Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. #1. The annual rate of inflation in the United States hit 6.2% 5 Procurement Increasing Its Focus on and Use of Data. View Webinar Replay. More on that here.

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Logistics and Supply Chain News (August 5th- 9th 2024)

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Reducing reliance on single suppliers and diversifying supply sources can mitigate the impact of disruptions in specific regions or industries. Leveraging advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, and real-time tracking can enhance visibility, optimize routes, and improve overall supply chain efficiency.

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The Fallacy of the Self-driving Supply Chain

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Headline news that day was Theranos’, once-Silicon Valley star Elizabeth Holmes, 38, sentenced to over 11 years in prison by a United States District Court for defrauding investors of her firm to revolutionize blood-testing technology. Happy thanksgiving to those in the United States. Are the plans executed?

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What are the best Supply Chain Strategies for 2021

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For example, China and the United States are ranked 1 and 2 respectively for the production of rare earth elements, but this is deceiving as China is producing 5 times the amount of the United States. Materials like rare earth elements have a high concentration in Asia. Supply Chain Resilience vs Low-Cost Supply Chain.