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The Defense Supply Chain Remains Vulnerable
The defense supply chain is still vulnerable, reports National Defense.
As COVID-19 and the ensuing economic challenges have exposed, the United States faces substantial supply chain vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
Read more...All Industries Must Work Together to Solve Supply Problems
According to Supermarket Perimeter, all industries must work together to increase transparency and deploy technology to make the supply chain run smoothly.
Compounding issues such as labor shortages, increased product demand, and COVID-related shutdowns have caused one of the most substantial supply chain challenges in modern history.
Read more...Africa Looks to Strengthen Supply Chain
Africa is looking for ways to enhance its vaccine supply chain, reports Pharmaceutical Technologies.
Lack of access to vaccines leads to 1.5 million preventable deaths each year[1]. In Africa alone, approximately one in five children do not receive all of their necessary vaccines.
Read more...Nike Beefs Up Supply Chain Performance
According to Nike, they have four key programs to enhance their supply chain performance.
The last two years have presented unique challenges for all companies. Throughout the adversity, Nike’s team has risen to the challenges and is seizing the opportunity to accelerate a transformation in its operations.
Read more...Semiconductor Shortage Continues
The semiconductor chip shortage is expected to stretch through at least the first half of 2023.
Increasing use of chips in everything from automobiles to appliances means more businesses across industries are competing for limited supply.
Read more...Are 4 Day Work Weeks the Answer
According to the Guardian, offering 4 day work weeks could be the answer to solving the labor crisis.
Every small business owner I talk to has the same problem: we can’t find enough people to do the work we need. Well, I have an answer: perhaps we should be offering a four-day workweek.
Read more...The Supply Chain and Net Zero
According to Supply and Demand Executive, the supply chain is an important component of achieving net zero targets.
2050, 2060 and 2070. Three sacrosanct years worldwide governments have unleashed with meeting ambitious net zero targets.
Read more...Securing the Supply Chain
The supply chain is the weakest security link, reports Next Gov.
The recent cyberattacks against SolarWinds and other widely used technology providers demonstrates the lengths to which foreign nation-states and other hackers are willing to go to achieve malicious objectives
Read more...The Supply Chain is About More Than Stuff
Modern supply chains are not only about moving items, but also about technology, people and security, reports Washington Technology.
At one time, talking about the supply chain focused on stuff -- moving it from the plant to the warehouse to the distributor to the seller and then delivering it the user. That’s still a relevant model but today's supply chain is also about software, security, compliance, partners, and people.
Read more...Supply Chain Tech Trends
According to Forbes, there are several supply chain technology trends set to experience growth in 2022.
This was the year that the words “global supply chain” made their way into everyday conversation. In March 2021, the giant container ship Ever Given blocked the Suez Canal and captured the public’s attention for a full week.
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