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Supply Chain as a Service

Dinesh Mishra

What is supply chain as a service? Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) refers to a business model in which companies outsource certain or all aspects of their supply chain management to specialized service providers. What are the components of the supply chain as a service? Who Needs Scaas?

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How 3D printing is reshaping the future of supply chains

Manufacturer's Monthly

Supply chain disruptions continue to plague global economies, especially within the manufacturing industry. In Australia, manufacturers with offshore operations are experiencing significant supply chain issues that threaten productivity and financial stability. production delays. digital transformation. labour shortages.

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Sustainable supply chains, what does it mean?

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Excessive energy and water consumption, high waste production with low reuse rates, human rights issues, and abuse of labor are just some of the core issues plaguing supply chains globally. A supply chain is a vast network between large companies and their suppliers to develop, manufacture and distribute finished products to end users.

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Federal government invests in Ont.’s EV mfg. supply chain

Canadian Manufacturing

This is a critical step in the development of a domestic electric vehicle value chain. “Critical minerals like rare earth elements are an integral part of many clean technologies and energy sources. In addition to electric vehicles, rare earth elements are also required for wind turbines and a variety of electronics.

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Top 5 Use Cases of AI in Manufacturing Value Chain

Dinesh Mishra

Notably, personal care brand L’Oréal uses data gathered from social media, weather, financial markets and historical sales to power predictive AI algorithms and inform its manufacturing, inventory and supply chain strategy. The tech debuted in early 2020 and has since been open-sourced for wider adoption.

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Critical Developments in the Supply Chain & Logistics Sector

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Post pandemic, the supply chain and logistics sector has transformed drastically with the help of digital technology by automating and optimizing the supply chain processes. Companies are now adopting digital technologies to increase supply chain efficiency, improve cycle time, and minimize human errors.

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Unlocking Sustainability Opportunities Through Supply Chain Digitalization

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Towards Lower Emissions and a Sustainable Supply Chain With the global developments moving towards sustainability, Oman and UAE have both pledged net zero emissions by 2050, whereas KSA, Kuwait and Bahrain have committed to zero carbon emissions by 2060.