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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Business Payments Slower for US, Canadian Middle Market Suppliers Than Before COVID
Business Payments Slower for US, Canadian Middle Market Suppliers Than Before COVID
November 15, 2021  |  Faster Payments

The last 18 months or so of pandemic-induced remoteness have forced businesses of all types and sizes to talk about business payments optimization — and...

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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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