Tom Stretar, Author at enVista

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Tom’s Takes: Walmart’s Strategic Investments in Grocery Distribution and Insights from the 2024 State of Logistics Report

Gain insight from Tom Stretar into Walmart’s strategic investments in grocery distribution and 2024 State of Logistics Report insights.

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Tom’s Takes: 32-Hour Workweek Gaining Traction in Washington

As the proposal of a 32-hour workweek gains traction in Washington, enVista’s Tom Stretar offers insight across the entire supply chain spectrum of manufacturing, distribution, transportation and retail.

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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.

All posts by : Tom Stretar

Tom’s Takes: Walmart’s Strategic Investments in Grocery Distribution and Insights from the 2024 State of Logistics Report

Tom’s Takes: 32-Hour Workweek Gaining Traction in Washington

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

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

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

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

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