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Apple chip supplier cuts spending on soft consumer demand, delivery delays

Supply Chain Dive

TSMC has struggled to meet demand for its most advanced technologies due to challenges obtaining the tools needed to make them.

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How Procurement can help to drive Supplier-led innovation

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In today’s competitive business landscape, consumers demand a continuous cycle of new products and services, and the gap between each launch is shrinking. Suppliers offer an excellent source of knowledge to help businesses rapidly innovate. Alex Saric, Chief Marketing Officer, Ivalua. Cost-focused approaches block innovation.

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Mitigating Risks and Future-proofing the Supply Chain

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This is being driven by consumer demand for greater transparency, compliance demands, tougher regulatory enforcement, and the growing emphasis on CSR. This level of flexibility can be achieved with a comprehensive technology stack, a roster of alternative suppliers, and ready access to key data.

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Coach Owner Is Stockpiling Handbags to Prepare for Holidays

Supply Chain Brain

The owner of the Coach and Kate Spade brands is stockpiling its handbags and other accessories ahead of the holiday season to ensure it can meet consumer demand amid ongoing delays in the delivery of products from suppliers.

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Challenges And Opportunities In The Food & Beverage Industry

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But many major food and beverage (F&B) companies have shown that they are not as nimble as smaller companies when it comes to adapting to consumer preferences and there are still challenges the food and beverage industry faces. Consumer Demands of Millennials & Gen Z. Company Acquisitions To Supercharge The Industry.

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Responsible Sourcing — Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

It involves the voluntary actions and commitments of companies to take into consideration social and environmental factors when managing relationships with their suppliers. This includes knowing their suppliers, how they operate, and what standards they abide by. . Ultimate Supplier Plotting Checklist 2022.

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Four Solutions to Achieving a More Transparent Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Global supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, as businesses juggle multinational suppliers and service providers, constantly shifting regulations, and more informed consumers demanding increased responsiveness and sustainability.