Tag: Supply
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‘The supply chain for smart buildings will look very different’
In the second of our client interview series, Cardiff Met’s Graham Lewis tells Will Mann how data analysis is helping tackle the university’s twin challenges of cutting carbon and operational costs. Like much of the higher education (HE) sector, Cardiff Metropolitan University is facing strong financial headwinds. For Graham Lewis, chief officer for university environments and…
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Supply chains are key to cutting carbon – tier 1s should work with them
With costs rising for carbon-intensive construction materials, main contractors should work with their suppliers to find green solutions, says Cressida Curtis of Wates. Within 10 days of a climate denier being sworn in as US president, our government declared: “The UK is re-establishing itself as a climate leader on the global stage” in its Nationally…
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Common Challenges in Managing Medical Supply Resupply
Keeping up with medical supply resupply is essential for smooth operations in healthcare. When medical supplies run low or get delayed, it can disrupt patient care and create unnecessary stress for medical staff. However, managing resupply isn’t always easy—many healthcare providers struggle with shortages, high costs, and tracking issues. Understanding these common challenges can help…
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Trump orders review of wood supply chain
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. President Donald Trump on Saturday ordered a broad review of the wood supply chain, arguing that bolstering domestic production is vital for national security. The president signed two executive orders focused on lumber, timber and their derivative…
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Motion Acquires Thompson Industrial Supply
Motion Industries has announced another acquisition. Motion is acquiring Thompson Industrial Supply of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., after announcing the purchase of Canadian-based LSI Supply in August and M.B. McKee Company of Texas in January. According to the company: Motion, a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a provider of industrial technology, signed a definitive purchase…
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Buying a house with a private water supply? What you need to know
Buying a house with a private water supply could seem to be a shrewd move – especially if you’re currently in a home with a water meter. But there’s plenty you should know before committing to a home like this to ensure it’s the right buy. Encountering private water supplies when you’re buying a house…
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How California wildfires are affecting supply chains
Supply chain impacts from the Southern California wildfires have been minimal, according to logistics experts. However, several experts noted challenges could come later once people begin to rebuild infrastructure and homes. The wildfires in Southern California wiped out several neighborhoods, closed streets and highways and upended the lives of many residents in Altadena, Lake Hughes,…
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Magaya Launches Connect to Boost Supply Chain Collaboration
Magaya Corporation, the leading freight management platform for logistics service providers (LSPs), is proud to announce the launch of Magaya Connect, the fully integrated evolution of its recent acquisition, Omniboom. As a powerful Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) solution, Magaya Connect empowers LSPs to achieve seamless connectivity, streamline operations, and strengthen collaboration across the…
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James Beckett Joins Peak Group as SVP, Supply Chain & Procurement
The Peak Group of Companies is pleased to announce that James Beckett, a dynamic executive with extensive experience in leading executive teams, merchandising and marketing strategy, planning, product development, private brands, global procurement, and inventory management, for several multi-billion–dollar retailers, will join Peak as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain & Global Procurement, effective March 3,…
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BETK Streamlines Prefab Supply Chains with Data
The construction industry is notorious for its complex supply chains and inefficiencies. But what if there was a way to make the entire process more transparent, efficient, and error-free? Enter BETK, a trailblazing Finnish project that aims to digitize the concrete element delivery chain. I talked with Teemu Alaluusua, the BETK project manager, who explained…