Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 07/29/2022-08/04/2022
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AUGUST 5, 2022
U.S congress passes bill boosting the semiconductor industry The U.S.
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Air cargo carrier for UPS expands operations in bid for autonomous flight
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 5, 2022
Xwing says data collected on piloted flights will allow it to accelerate the certification process for its "Superpilot" aviation software.
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Podcast | Quantum Computing for the Supply Chain: Is It Here Yet?
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 5, 2022
Quantum computing has arrived. But is it mature enough to solve brutally complex supply chain problems?
FMC proposes carrier data collection plan in compliance with OSRA
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 5, 2022
The initiative would require carriers to provide import and export data, including tonnage and TEUs, on a monthly basis.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Supply chain, labor issues forcing candy makers to problem solve
Strategic Sourceror
AUGUST 5, 2022
Whether it's a fruit-flavored lollipop, old-fashioned taffy or a king-size chocolate bar, Americans love their candy. And with the average citizen indulging in a sweet treat at least two to three times per week, according to data from the National Confectioners Association, it takes a lot of work to keep their sugar fixes satisfied. Indeed, the industry employs close to 58,000 people working in various capacities to keep the candy supply chain flowing.
Watch: Forced Labor in the Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 5, 2022
Suzanne Offerman, senior marketing manager for Onesource Global Trade at Thomson Reuters, describes the technology needed to avoid forced labor in manufacturing supply chains.
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