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Tom’s Takes: 2023 Year in Review for Supply Chain Labor News & Events

In this issue of Tom’s Takes, gain insight into some of the key supply chain labor-related news and events of 2023 and thoughts for 2024.

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Tom’s Takes: How Excess Inventory and Panama Canal Backlog are Disrupting Retailers in the Q4 Holiday Season – A Focus on Global Transportation

enVista’s Tom Stretar offers insight as the retail industry faces significant disruptions as excess inventory levels and a backlog in the Panama Canal system threaten to impact product availability, pricing and supply chain operations.

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Tom’s Takes: Summer 2023 Safety Insights – Assessing Distribution Industry Workplace Risks

enVista’s Tom Stretar offers insight into safety and distribution industry workplace risks. Learn more about warehouse safety here.

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Tom’s Takes: What’s Happening With the Global Supply Chains? Part 2

enVista’s Tom Stretar and Michael Sawyer discuss how to create competitive advantage with network optimization and the value of 3PLs.

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Tom’s Takes: West Coast Port Update on Contract Negotiations and Inbound Cargo Reductions

In this issue of Tom’s Takes, gain insight into the West Coast Port contract negotiations and the reduction of inbound cargo.

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Tom’s Takes: What’s Happening With the Global Supply Chains? Part 1

enVista’s Tom Stretar and Nate Rosier discuss the state of the global supply chain, including inflation, inventory, and labor challenges.

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