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Inventory Planning/ Optimization

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Japan to Propose Global Natural Gas Reserve to Avoid Shortages

July 18, 2023
Bloomberg

The Japanese government will suggest that the International Energy Agency create a gas stockpiling framework for its member nations.


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Japan and Saudi Arabia Expected to Agree on Rare-Earth Investment Deal

July 17, 2023
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A deal is expected between Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.


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Venture Global Delays Contracted LNG Shipments Until End of 2024

July 14, 2023
Bloomberg

The company has reportedly revised the start of contract cargoes from its Calcasieu Pass LNG plant to late 2024, extending a previous delay by almost a year.


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Evergreen Marine Confirms $5bn Order for 24 Containerships

July 13, 2023
SupplyChainBrain

The construction deal will reportedly be divided between Nihon Shipyard, a joint venture between Japan Marine United Corporation and Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI).


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Tomorrow’s Procurement Will Be Shaped by Digital Automation in Supply Chains

July 13, 2023
Paul Noble, SCB Contributor

Using technology to transform capabilities, talent pool and insights will help companies advance in the competitive business wars.


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Supply Chain Automation: The Key to Optimizing Retail Operations

July 11, 2023
Shouvik Banerjee, SCB Contributor

Automation enables greater visibility throughout the supply chain, and can help supply chain managers identify early-warning signs and take action before a disruption occurs. 


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How AI Can Help Address Emerging Supply Chain Risks

July 11, 2023
Boris Khazin, SCB Contributor

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are equipping global supply chains with the tools they need to address heightened risk in the era of COVID-19.


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A FACTORY WORKER CAN BE SEEN HOLDING A DEVICE WITH A LONG SPIRALING BLUE TUBE ATTACHED TO THE END OF IT.

German Production Drops as Factory Weakness Weighs on Growth

July 10, 2023
Bloomberg

Output dropped 0.2% from April to May 2023 as a decline in pharmaceuticals outweighed more vehicle manufacturing, according to the Wiesbaden-based statistics office.


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Watch: AI-Powered Data Collection Drives Discrete Manufacturing

July 3, 2023
Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Original equipment manufacturers need real-time information on molds that are used to make product parts but often don't have it, says Gabriel Tejada, senior project manager at eMoldino.


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The Last Mile In Supply Chain is Longer Than Expected. How Can AI Fix it?

June 30, 2023
Shashank Dubey, SCB Contributor and Majaz Mohammed, SCB Contributor

The last mile of the supply chain has become a defining aspect of modern retail. Businesses can transform their supply chain operations by harnessing the power of AI.


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Inventory Planning/ Optimization

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding inventory planning and optimization and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in inventory planning and optimization are transforming the way companies operate - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using inventory planning solutions for supply chain optimization.

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