Bill Seward Delivers Keynote Speech at MODEX 2024
UPS' President of Supply Chain Solutions Bill Seward discusses supply chain strategy, technology investments, and more at MODEX 2024.
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West Coast Ports Could Benefit from Global Trade Disruptions
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Companies Shifting Away from China a Boon to U.S., Mexico
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The Rise of Risk Councils to Combat Supply Chain Threats
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Transformation and Resilience at the New J&J
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Keeping CPG Supply Chains Flowing
Volatility is costly and disruptive to operations. Consumer packaged goods supply chains face volatile transportation flows due mostly to variations in consumer behavior, but technology can help smooth those flows.
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