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

Logistics Viewpoints

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)

Logistics Viewpoints

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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No Balloons Needed: Practical Moves to Navigate Tariff Volatility

Logistics Viewpoints

Diversify customer base outside of United States to avoid tariffs on broader sales base. Standardizing materials across multiple products can enable greater flexibility in supplier selection and procurement. Establish inventory reserves in key markets to avoid supply chain disruptions.

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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

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. Currently, I am working on a study to understand the value of synchronizing contract manufacturing with in-house manufacturing and procurement.

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Ryder’s Freight Market Update with Kevin Clonch

The Logistics of Logistics

With a focus on Ryder’s freight brokerage group, Kevin is responsible for supporting a growing portfolio of accounts across the United States. Kevin joined Ryder in October 2015 and led Ryder’s outsourced transportation procurement activity as senior director.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

By extending its portfolio of solutions across all supply chain execution operations, Körber Supply Chain Software will become a leader in managing the movement of goods from procurement to receipt and fulfillment to the end consumer, reducing planning silos, accelerating resolution of issues, and improving customer and business outcomes.

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Webinar Recap: Procurement 2022, Big Trends and Predictions

ivalua

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% View Webinar Replay. Impact from Covid-19 will be massive. Inflation will Continue to rise in 2022.