December 2021 - Page 368 of 641 - Supply Chain Council of European Union

DOD Official Announces Planned Procurement Approach for New Cloud Contract; Danielle Metz Quoted

scceuDecember 14, 2021

by scceuDecember 14, 20210666

The Department of Defense has devised a new procurement approach to guide the task order award process for its new multibillion-dollar cloud computing contract vehicle,...

Procurement

Want to limit carbon and curb wildfire? Create a market for small trees — ScienceDaily

scceuDecember 14, 2021

by scceuDecember 14, 20210432

Clearing California’s forests of dense overgrowth is a critical first step for curbing catastrophic wildfire in the state. But forest restoration — whether through prescribed...

Warehousing

Ocado Wins Ruling in AutoStore Fight Over Robot Warehouses (2)

scceuDecember 14, 2021

by scceuDecember 14, 20210443

Ocado Group Plc won the first round in a patent-infringement case filed by rival AutoStore Holdings Ltd. that could affect the expansion of the U.K....

News

Will fuel supply chain issues leave some families out in the cold this winter?

scceuDecember 13, 2021

by scceuDecember 13, 20210450

COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Keeping the heat on might be tougher this winter. The nonprofit ISO New England advises utilities ahead of the winter season....

Operations

At least 8 died at the local candle factory in one of the areas hit hard by tornadoes – NPR

scceuDecember 13, 2021

by scceuDecember 13, 20210407

At least 8 died at the local candle factory in one of the areas hit hard by tornadoes NPR...

Freight

AfCFTA could boost maritime trade in Africa

scceuDecember 13, 2021

by scceuDecember 13, 20210523

UNCTAD says the African Continental Free Trade Area could boost intra-African trade by up to 33% and cut the continent’s trade deficit by 51%. A...

Supply Chain Risk

Religious leaders talk about how to keep faith during disasters

scceuDecember 13, 2021

by scceuDecember 13, 20210519

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Natural disasters don’t just cause physical damage. They can also shake a person’s faith, especially when we are in the season...

Distribution

Distribution week for Alleghany Highlands Christmas Mother

scceuDecember 13, 2021

by scceuDecember 13, 20210593

COVINGTON, Va. (WDBJ) – It was all timed out and organized by numbers, hundreds of packages for families that otherwise would be facing a difficult...

Technology

American consumers add further stress to the supply chain

scceuDecember 13, 2021

by scceuDecember 13, 20210501

Policymakers will undoubtedly continue refining and telegraphing their plans for tapering asset purchases when the Federal Reserve meets this week. And maybe we’ll get more...

News

Food hubs offer answer to a disrupted supply chain – Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly

scceuDecember 13, 2021

by scceuDecember 13, 20210558

Food hubs could be a supply chain solution for California produce. Instead of languishing in a warehouse waiting for truck chassis or open cargo containers...