How Walmart, Target and the White House are tracking consumer demand and inflation in real time
Publishing timestamp: 2024-03-20 11:26:34
Summary
The Biden administration has expanded its data partnership with major U.S. companies to track the movement of goods in real-time through a platform called FLOW. This platform aims to provide insights into supply chain disruptions and help mitigate congestion and reduce logistics costs. The initiative is part of the administration's efforts to strengthen American supply chains and reduce inflation caused by supply chain issues.
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