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

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As a result, it remained profitable, gained market share, and became a leading example of recession-resilient supply chain management (Saxena & Sharma, 2011). A global example for this would be Apple, after the 2011 Japan earthquake. By sharing forecast data with suppliers, Walmart reduced disruptions and maintained efficiency.

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Top 10 Transportation Challenges and Solutions Identified in Research

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Solution: Route optimization software: Utilizing software that optimizes delivery routes can minimize travel distances and improve vehicle fill rates, even with smaller loads [1]. Solutions: Route optimization: Using technology to optimize delivery routes reduces travel time and fuel consumption.

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The Rise of Women in Supply Chain: Career Choice

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Janice Marquardt Janice Marquardt has been a driving force in the supply chain sector for manufacturing and energy businesses since 2011. Watch what this course Mastering Supply Chain Resilience: Understanding Economic Volatility and Transformation by Vera teaches you on our SCMDOJO YouTube Channel!