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    Material Handling & Logistics provides news, analysis, technology and best practices for managers overseeing supply chain, warehousing and transportation in the manufacturing sector.

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    Practices to Achieve Sustainable Procurement
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    Practices to Achieve Sustainable Procurement

    May 8, 2024
    EcoVadis suggests Integrating supplier sustainability data into a company's end-to-end procurement approach.
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    Optimism in ISM Index
    Global Supply Chain

    Optimism in ISM Index

    April 1, 2024
    "Despite ongoing supply disruptions, increased industrial activity has not led to longer lead times," said Oxford Economics.
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    Trends in Supply Chain Technology
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    Trends in Supply Chain Technology

    March 27, 2024
    Gartner has identified the top eight strategic supply chain technology trends for 2024 that will aid leaders in understanding how this technology will suppport new business models...
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    Durable Goods Orders Up in February
    Global Supply Chain

    Durable Goods Orders Up in February

    March 26, 2024
    The 1.4% increase was in contrast to the 6.9% decrease in January.
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    NLRB Turns College Sports Upside Down

    March 25, 2024
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    ISM Index Shows Few Signs of Emerging Supply Chain Pressures

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    US Consumer Confidence Retreated in February

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