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5 Supply Chain Collaboration Essentials to Mitigate Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

Experts from North Carolina State University and GEP conducted a survey on supply chain, procurement and IT leaders to determine their challenges and priorities, focusing on examining gaps in the supply chain. Alex Zhong is Director of Product Marketing at GEP.

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Essential Technology Capabilities for Supply Chain in 2023

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Challenges in managing and meeting sustainability and compliance goals/requirements. Alex Zhong is Director of Product Marketing at GEP. At GEP, he leads product marketing for the company’s AI-enabled supply chain solutions. Manufacturing process complexity, including sourcing of complex parts and part relationships.

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Editor’s Choice: Aluminum Can Shortage Defines a New Normal for Food Packaging

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This article is from Chetan Chaudhari at GEP and examines the ongoing aluminum can shortage. Many breweries were also reported to be paying premiums to purchase cans just to meet their immediate needs. Amidst this shortage, major can makers in the US have instituted a minimum size for their orders.

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Editor’s Choice: What Does the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Proposal Mean for Supply Chains?

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This article is from GEP and look at the impact of the SEC’s climate disclosure proposal. Digitally mature companies that have mapped their supply chain and developed a unified data model will likely have a competitive advantage in terms of ramping up to meet the requirements. Benefits to brand image and investor confidence.

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5 Data Roadblocks to Overcome in the Journey to Net-Zero Emissions

How can they meet this new challenge? This GEP-sponsored Supply Management Insider guide breaks down the data barriers to meeting sustainability goals. CPOs are now being measured on sustainability targets.

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Next-Generation Fulfillment Strategies and Operating Models: A Strategic Playbook

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Read the GEP playbook for a deep dive into the demanding fulfillment constraints organizations face and how operating models are evolving through technology and innovative approaches to meet modern demands.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

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Uber, Aurora to expand self-driving truck ops in Texas to meet holiday rush. drugstores with technology that allows pharmacists to review and enter prescription information remotely while still meeting patient-privacy requirements. Amazon has a new drone for 30-minute urban deliveries. Senate proposes $755 million for truck parking.

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How to Achieve True Net-Zero Emissions: An Action Plan for Supply Chain Leaders

However, meeting them is easier said than done. This GEP whitepaper shows why supply chain leaders should take steps now, and offers an action plan for moving forward. To achieve sustainability, many firms set lofty net-zero emissions goals.

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Five Best Practices for Balancing Costs, Risks, and Sustainability

In the face of volatile macroeconomic conditions and other complex challenges, supply chain and procurement pros must strike a tough balance between seemingly contradictory demands: boosting performance and sustaining and extending business operations, all while meeting customers’ needs.