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Is Your Supply Chain Recession Proof? A Guide for Building a Resilient Supply Chain

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Supply chains are particularly vulnerable during recessions. Economic downturns can disrupt the flow of goods, increase operational costs, and reduce profit margins. Consequently, it is imperative to develop a recession-proof supply chain to make them more resilient and adaptable.

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How transportation providers help drive sustainability in the supply chain

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Skip to main content Dont miss tomorrows supply chain industry news Let Supply Chain Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. times higher than operational emissions, according to data from the U.S.

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First, There Was The Ariba Interviews, Now There Is The Pierre Mitchell Interview (Sort Of*)

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Mitchell, Spend Matters Chief Research Officer, is a recognized procurement expert who focuses on digital transformation, data analytics, and procurement technology, often emphasizing clean data and process efficiency (e.g., Key Point: Loopback prioritizes human expertise to refine AI outputs, reducing errors (e.g.,

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ERP Agent Swarms In The Age Of Intake And Orchestration And The Agent-Based Metaprise Model

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” So, in today’s post, let’s discover what they are and how relevant they are to 2025 procurement and supply chain management. Collaboration: Agents communicate and collaborate to achieve shared goals, such as reducing costs, optimizing resource allocation, or improving delivery times.

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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

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In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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Enhancing Logistical Efficiency: Strategies for Improvement

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To optimize operations, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact, a multifaceted approach is required. This article explores key strategies for enhancing logistical efficiency and thus improving profitability and reducing cost. Their strategic decisions now influence overall business performance.

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The Big Interview with Ana Maria Velica

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When did your interest in procurement and supply chain begin? It was back in 2004 in Romania – I am Romanian – and at the time I was working as a Marketing Assistant at British American Tobacco. How did you engineer your career path to the point you are now at as Head of Supply Chain? Why is that?