Kroger-powered Grocery Connect adds 2nd location
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 8, 2024
A third delivery center is slated to open in Q1 2025, with several more planned as the grocery looks to expand the service to more areas.
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Orchestrating the Chaos of Retail Fulfillment
Art of Procurement
AUGUST 8, 2024
“Every time I don’t have a delivery truck stop in front of your house, 800 grams of CO2 is never. The post Orchestrating the Chaos of Retail Fulfillment appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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HealthTrust appoints SVP of strategic sourcing
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 8, 2024
Guy Wagner will oversee the sourcing and distribution of GPO products and services for surgery, nursing and more.
Port of Ulsan Signs $17.6M Deal to Expand Green Fuel Storage
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 8, 2024
The port plans expand its storage capacity for liquified natural gas, and set up corridors to provide that fuel to other shipping hubs across South Korea.
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Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits to relocate Missouri warehouse
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 8, 2024
The alcohol distributor is moving operations from the St. Louis area to a location near Kansas City.
Watch: A Look at the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
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AUGUST 8, 2024
Matthew Gardner, managing director of global consultancy Sustainserv, explains the new regulation that imposes a tax on carbon-intensive products being imported into the European Union.
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In urgent care facilities, having a well-organized and efficient supply system is vital for providing quality care. An urgent care supply checklist can help healthcare providers manage their inventory effectively and ensure that all necessary items are readily available. This article will cover the importance of an efficient urgent care supply checklist and provide valuable guidance on implementing and maintaining it.
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What is a “TRUE” procurement professional?
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Effective Ways to Monitor Your Construction Tools with Finale Inventory | Ecommerce
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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
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How the Energy Transition is Shaping the Oil and Gas Landscape
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Streamline Inventory Management for Plumbers with Finale Inventory
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U.S. Battery Manufacturers Form Coalition to Boost Domestic Supply Chain
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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches
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