supply chain management

In commerce, supply chain management, the management of the flow of goods and services, involves the movement and storage of raw materials, of work-in-process inventory, and of finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.

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Supply Chain Woes Keep Coming as Average Wait Time Nears 17 Days
Supply Chain Woes Keep Coming as Average Wait Time Nears 17 Days
November 14, 2021  |  Supply Chain

Container ships are still having a difficult time reaching ports in a timely manner, with the average wait time at the ports of Los Angeles...

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Grocery Stores Get Creative to Hide Item Shortages
Grocery Stores Get Creative to Hide Item Shortages
November 14, 2021  |  Retail

The ongoing supply chain shortage is leading grocery stores to look for ways to cover up gaps on the shelves, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)...

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US Inflation Rate Surges Past 6%, Highest Since 1990 
US Inflation Rate Surges Past 6%, Highest Since 1990 
November 10, 2021  |  Economy

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact U.S. consumers as the cost of nearly everything has increased dramatically over the last 12 months. In all, the...

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Biden Meets With Walmart, Target on Overcoming Supply Chain Issues
Biden Meets With Walmart, Target on Overcoming Supply Chain Issues
November 10, 2021  |  Retail

President Joe Biden on Tuesday (Nov. 9) met with leaders from Walmart, United Parcel Service, FedEx and Target, according to a Reuters report, in an...

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Nisun International, Haikou Jinlvguo Collab on Agriculture Supply Chain Solutions
Nisun International, Haikou Jinlvguo Collab on Agriculture Supply Chain Solutions
November 09, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Nisun International, which provides supply chain solutions, is partnering with Haikou Jinlvguo Fruit Production and Marketing Cooperative on agriculture supply chains, according to a press...

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Near-Record Imports Likely to Continue Clogging Container Ports Through Holidays
Near-Record Imports Likely to Continue Clogging Container Ports Through Holidays
November 08, 2021  |  Supply Chain

The imports at strained container ports are likely to remain at almost record levels through the end of the year as retailers brace for holiday...

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Chip Shortage Causes a 6% Drop in Global Smartphone Shipments
Chip Shortage Causes a 6% Drop in Global Smartphone Shipments
November 01, 2021  |  Supply Chain

A chip shortage has already seen ripple effects as fewer smartphones have been shipped around the world in the third quarter this year, The Straits...

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Holiday Spending Predictions Suggest Some Supply Chain Issues Overblown
Holiday Spending Predictions Suggest Some Supply Chain Issues Overblown
November 01, 2021  |  Retail

For months, retailers and experts have had one message for consumers: Get your Christmas shopping done early, because supply chain tangles show no sign of...

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SMBs Tout Local Shopping as Salve for Supply Chain Issues, but Concerns Still Loom
SMBs Tout Local Shopping as Salve for Supply Chain Issues, but Concerns Still Loom
October 29, 2021  |  Retail

As shortages of supplies and labor continue to plague businesses and retailers across the country, many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are pushing an age-old...

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