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Top 6 Challenges Facing Supply Chain Executives!

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Over an 18-month timeframe—April 2020 to September 2021—the cost per barrel of crude has more than tripled from $20.10/bbl Fuel rates have responded in kind, with spot rates for freight hauling reaching decade-plus highs in 2021. Increasing demand for supply chain visibility. bbl to $68.50.

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Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge!

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Predictive Procurement: Overcoming Challenges in Health and Pharma

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To address supplier challenges, you must ensure your preferred providers can meet your changing needs and that you have a diverse supply base. Supply Chain Visibility. Supply chain visibility is another critical issue. Predictive Procurement Supports Supply Chain Resilience and Visibility.

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Procurement and Sustainability are Your Yin and Yang!

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At their root, these two roles coexist with conflicting purposes, but function stronger together than they do apart, as they are — at times — seemingly contrary forces that actually are complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in any business. CPOs “gave supply chain sustainability a ranking of 7.2 The Yin and Yang.

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Rivian: Navigating Supply Chain and Operational Challenges and Embracing Growth

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Since its initial public offering in November 2021, Rivian has secured more than US$13.5 In late 2021, Rivian commenced deliveries of its R1T pickup truck. Early Success and Setbacks Rivian experienced a rapid rise in market capitalization following its listing in 2021, surpassing major automakers like Ford and Volkswagen.

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Supply Chain Mapping – Why and How?

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In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments. Supply chain mapping has plenty of more far-reaching benefits, too.

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Supply Chain Mapping – Why and How?

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In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments. Supply chain mapping has plenty of more far-reaching benefits, too.