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Image via Flickr by inACtion Since its launch in 2012, meal kit startup Blue Apron has grown exponentially. Though the company has always strived to source sustainable ingredients, doing so with meat has proven challenging. Find out how purchasing a ranch offers an innovative solution for Blue Apron’s procurement issues. Situation: Blue Apron Faces Constant…
Image via Flickr by USDAgov According to a new report issued by Ovum, an independent market analysis firm specializing in keeping track of information technologies, telecommunications, and other industries, global spending on information technologies contracts was lower in 2012 than it has been in a decade. This trend was evident in every major market around…
Image via Flickr by Highways Agency The Port of Los Angeles, California saw almost double the number of container shipments in March. What’s the reason for this 34 percent increase that resulted in 503,168 container units? Read on to find out what natural events and market changes prompted the recent increase.Oops! You don’t have permission…
Image via Flickr by Ingrid Taylar Amazon sells an expansive range of products in nations across the globe, and the online retailer continually seeks innovative ways to streamline its logistics, cut its costs, and manage more of its supply chain. Learn how launching a sea-based shipping initiative could help Amazon gain greater control over its…
Image via Flickr by Seattleye Supply chain disruptions are inevitable. What’s important is how a company faces these obstacles and what actions they take to overcome them. “Building Resilience in Supply Chains” was the focus of this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting on January 24th. The report addresses common uncontrollable risks of global supply…
Image via Flickr ted_major Listeria, salmonella, E. coli, and other foodborne illnesses have made numerous headlines in 2016, forcing companies to recall affected food products. This places tremendous strain on their supply chains. Take a look at what companies go through when they recall a product and how this affects their operations and the economy.Oops!…