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Maple syrup production to ‘bounce back’ after devastating season

Supply Chain Dive

After the world's only strategic maple reserve dwindled to a 16-year low, the industry is rebuilding in the face of continued climate challenges.

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Boeing Workers Reject Deal, Go on Strike

Supply Chain Brain

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg had previously pleaded with workers not to go on strike, saying the action would put the company’s “recovery in jeopardy.

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Canada’s major rail carriers have recovered from labor strife

Supply Chain Dive

CPKC and Canadian National say planning for a strike fueled the rapid turnaround from last month’s brief work stoppage.

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Burning Houthi-Hit Oil Tanker Set for Fresh Rescue Effort

Supply Chain Brain

Greece and the U.S. previously said there were indications of a leak, though that could be from the ship’s fuel tanks rather than its cargo.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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Turning Clicks into Cash: Insights from Robert Brandl

Procurement Express

In today’s digital landscape, affiliate marketing has emerged as a powerful avenue for businesses seeking to boost their revenue. With the right strategies and insights, affiliate marketers can turn clicks into significant cash flow. Robert Brandl, a prominent super affiliate and founder of Email Tool Tester, shares his journey and expertise in this dynamic field.

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Why Communication & Supplier Engagement Need Renewed Focus

HICX

Voice of the Supplier Survey 2024 Effective communication is the backbone of any successful supply chain management strategy. As businesses strive to strengthen their supplier relationships, understanding the suppliers’ perspective is key to making meaningful improvements in this area. And there remains a lot of work to be done here. Our 2024 Voice of the Supplier survey reveals some critical insight: almost half of the suppliers surveyed (48%) feel that their most important customer could

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CPO Rising Listicle: 8 Reasons Why a CPO Needs a Strong Strategic Sourcing Operation

CPO Rising

Fridays (in 2024) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help… The post CPO Rising Listicle: 8 Reasons Why a CPO Needs a Strong Strategic Sourcing Operation appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Procurement 6 – September 13th, 2024

Art of Procurement

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – September 13th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Riding the Wave of Acquisition: Understanding Procurement in Business Growth

Procurement Express

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, understanding the intricacies of procurement is essential, especially for companies that are considering acquisition or are already in the process. This blog will explore the importance of procurement at various stages of a company’s lifecycle, focusing on both pre-acquisition and post-acquisition strategies.

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Biden finalizes China tariff hikes

Supply Chain Dive

The first increases, including for electric vehicles and batteries, are set to go into effect on Sept. 27.

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Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson

Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How BD Biosciences was successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

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Biden-Harris administration takes aim at de minimis exemption

Supply Chain Dive

The administration is also calling on Congress to pass legislation to exclude products covered by Section 201, 232 and 301 tariffs by the end of the year.

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