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Here's What a Post-Covid Supply Chain Review Looks Like

The future success of supply chains will depend on a strong, purpose-built strategy that encompasses several key areas.

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Powering Procurement in the Electric Utility Industry

With the renewed emphasis on green energy, and a national net-zero greenhouse gas emission imperative planned for 2050 by the Biden Administration, significant investments must be undertaken to improve procurement processes.

Data, Deftness and Redefining Work: Three Rising Trends in Procurement

The combined effect of these three trends is reshaping supply chain procurement as we’ve traditionally known it.

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What Constitutes ‘Critical’ Software in Biden’s Executive Order on Cybersecurity?

At the direction of President Biden, the National Institute of Standards and Technology recently issued an updated definition of what constitutes “critical” software components that are commonly found within supply chains. But according to one cybersecurity expert, the language reveals a curious omission.

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A Guide to Choosing the Right Freight Carrier, Large or Small

Establishing a tailored carrier-selection process is the first step toward developing a strategic plan for the most efficient transportation system.

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Establishing Resiliency Within the Public-Sector Supply Chain

The Biden Administration has made it clear that the U.S. needs a resilient, diverse and secure supply chain to ensure economic prosperity and national security.

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In the Age of Industry 4.0, What Do Customers Really Want?

Manufacturers and service providers are desperately trying to determine what customers expect in the era of Industry 4.0.

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Supply Chain Blind Spots: Where They Occur, and How to Deal With Them

Global supply chains frequently encounter blind spots, such as failing to anticipate trade disruptions and supplier risk. The result is significant challenges for manufacturers and their customers, which neither can afford.

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Why Biden Must Invest in Advanced Material Technology

As the U.S. government works to address the semiconductor shortage and reestablish itself as a global leader in the space, it must focus on incentivizing fabricators to bring about revolutionary changes that will ensure access to the most advanced microelectronics.

Will Global Supply Problems Choke Off Economic Recovery?

Numbers from the first quarter of this year show that the U.S. economy is “back in business.” But can it keep up the momentum?

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Driving Down Supply Chain Emissions Before Carbon Taxes Hit

With help from satellite data and machine learning, organizations can calculate and monitor their supply chain carbon emissions.

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Unilever Company Susses Out the Murky Sourcing of Avocados

Mapping the global avocado supply chain is a massively challenging undertaking, according to Unilever food brand Sir Kensington's.

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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