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Resilience, Agility, and Sustainability: The New Pillars of Future-Proof Supply Chains

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Global supply chains are no longer just the "back-end" of businesses—they're now the front line in a world of constant disruptions. From the COVID-19 pandemic to geopolitical conflicts and extreme weather events, supply chains have been tested like never before. Companies like Toyota have shown the way forward.

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Semiconductor firm Applied Materials puts supply chain at center of new commitments

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Semiconductor firm Applied Materials puts supply chain at center of new commitments. We are going to hold our supply chain to the same standards that we hold ourselves in the areas of environmental impact, labor standards, and diversity and inclusion. Heather Clancy. Tue, 07/28/2020 - 02:00. Pull Quote.

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Vestas: Powering Quality in the Supply Chain

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Product defects are one possible cause, but how can manufacturers resolve quality issues when supply chains are so complex? But the wind energy sector is highly competitive, experiences rapid innovation, and is prone to massive supply chain issues. And repairs are costly, too.

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For High-Tech Supply Chains, CO2 Emission Tracking Is Sustainable Business Currency

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IDC researchers predicted that by 2024, to improve long-term supply chain profitability, 70% of manufacturers in global supply chains will invest in software tools supporting sustainability and a circular economy business model. CO2 is the new currency for resilient, sustainable supply chains,” said Kaufmann.

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Freight Forwarding: Steering the Course Towards a Greener, Smarter Logistics Future

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Freight accounts for nearly 8%, but when combined with warehousing operations, grows to 11%, according to the MIT Supply Chains Initiative. Within the supply chain ecosystem, freight forwarders will increasingly play a pivotal role in driving sustainability, digitalization, and resilience across the industry.”

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Making Supply Chains More Inclusive and Secure

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Access to digital tools and platforms has given a new generation of small businesses owners the ability reach customers far beyond Main Street. Access to digital tools and platforms has given a new generation of small businesses owners the ability reach customers far beyond Main Street. This is a sector ripe for digital modernization.

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Supply Chain at Paramount

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Our ESG strategy includes a focus on mitigating environmental and social impacts in our supply chain. Paramount’s supply chain primarily relies on the people who help create and produce our content, from writers and producers to on-screen talent and an extensive network of production crews.