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Building Stronger Relationships: Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration

Jaggaer

Enhancing collaboration pays off, both by increasing transparency with suppliers and improving the bottom line through multi-tier supply chain visibility.

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The Next War Will Be Fought in Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

It also means understanding how adversaries may influence those chokepoints. They must marry these dynamic global threat layers with what is static or moving through their supply chain — today, tomorrow, and in the months ahead. Supply chains aren’t just a business function; they’re a matter of national security.

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Types of Supply Chain Reports: Definition and Benefits

SCMDOJO

Forecasting lead times: Using historical data to forecast future lead times and improve demand planning. Risk mitigation strategies: Developing and implementing strategies to mitigate the impact of identified risks, such as diversifying suppliers, building inventory buffers, and investing in supply chain visibility technologies.

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Why the Future of Freight Is Multimodal

Supply Chain Brain

Situational needs like these often guide short-term freight decisions, and over time, those choices can influence broader sourcing and shipping strategies, too. Had the adapter plate been moved through a more secure method from the outset, the shipment might have arrived without disruption and at a lower total cost.)

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Fine-Tuning a Supply Chain Strategy through Real Estate Analysis

Supply Chain Brain

The assessment was based on objective criteria, encompassing shipping logistics, transportation costs, customer service requirements and potential mitigating factors that could influence the facilitys location. VS America says JLLs expertise provided valuable, impartial insights to support VS Americas decision-making process.

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How Revenue Complexity Drains Margin: Here Are the Top Three Culprits

Supply Chain Brain

While a single company may have limited influence over tariffs and rising global conflicts, B2B leaders can simplify operations and drive growth by streamlining revenue operations. Outdated, manual processes, patchwork legacy technology, and even the introduction of new technology can increase complexity and hinder growth.

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Panama Official Seeks Review of CK Hutchison Port Contract

Supply Chain Brain

While the deal has been hailed by President Donald Trump as returning the canal to American influence, it’s been furiously opposed by Beijing, which considers BlackRock a proxy for American influence. Outside of Panama, CK Hutchison and the buyer consortium have been trying to find a solution for the transaction to move forward.