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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 07/29/2022-08/04/2022

All Things Supply Chain

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

Xwing says data collected on piloted flights will allow it to accelerate the certification process for its "Superpilot" aviation software.

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Supply chain, labor issues forcing candy makers to problem solve

Strategic Sourceror

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.

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Watch: Forced Labor in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

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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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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FMC proposes carrier data collection plan in compliance with OSRA

Supply Chain Dive

The initiative would require carriers to provide import and export data, including tonnage and TEUs, on a monthly basis.

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Podcast | Quantum Computing for the Supply Chain: Is It Here Yet?

Supply Chain Brain

Quantum computing has arrived. But is it mature enough to solve brutally complex supply chain problems?

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Top 10 Procurement Influencers: An Exciting Time In Our Industry!

Procurement Insights

I can remember a time when you could count the number of procurement industry influencers on one hand. Like the old televisions with the rabbit ears and manual dial changer – yes, we actually had to get up and walk over to the TV to change the channel. Of course, it wasn’t an onerous task, as there were only 2 or 3 channels you could watch.

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Time to rethink supplier segmentation

HICX

Anthony Payne, CMO of HICX, the Supplier Experience Management platform discusses why now is the time to rethink supplier segmentation. As environmental concerns continue to take centre stage, businesses are under more pressure than ever to act sustainably. According to a Deloitte study , 45% of Gen Z consumers have stopped buying certain brands due to sustainability concerns.

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Procurement Benchmarks 2022 — How Do You Compare?

CPO Rising

As we explore critical procurement benchmarks in this year’s CPO Rising 2022 Report, it’s important to look beyond just savings. While a valuable metric, there are other areas where procurement has influence. Let’s take a look. The 2022 Procurement Benchmarks represent the performance and operational results of the average procurement department in the market today. […].

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Sustainable supply chains: why we need to rethink supplier segmentation

HICX

By Anthony Payne, Supplier Experience Manager specialist. As environmental concerns continue to take centre stage, businesses are under more pressure than ever to act sustainably. Encouragingly, sustainability is now a topic for many boards. But to be truly protect our planet, it needs to be established on the corporate agenda for good. To make this happen, we need to rethink the way in which we work with suppliers. .

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?