Order volumes grew for 79% of third-party logistics (3PL) providers in 2021, but that growth was tempered by inventory availability and disruptions that cost the U.S. economy $228 billion, says …
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The complexity of the supply chain can be daunting. Everything from distribution to data crunching requires dedicated attention that can feel overwhelming unless you have the right tools in place …
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What is the biggest supply chain lesson you learned from the past two years?
by adminby adminReaders look back at a volatile 2020 and 2021 and summarize the supply chain lessons learned. The fragility or brittleness of a global marketplace so deeply dependent on just-in-time inventory. …
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Security risks and rising costs: the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war on freight transport
The war in Ukraine and the harsh sanctions against Russia have affected the market situation in many sectors, including logistics and freight. Since 24 February, when Russian tanks crossed the …
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Is the Dynamic Unified Logical Data Model the Silver Bullet for Disruptions?
by adminby adminJay Ganapathy, Chief Commercial Officer. Q. Enterprises that are transforming their supply chain are slow to change. What roadblocks are impeding their efforts? A. Our supply chains of today were designed …
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Waterway traffic is coming back. November 2021 saw 52.1 million tons moving on the U.S. inland waterway system, the highest monthly tonnage since October 2019, a few months before the …
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After nearly two years of pandemic-related disruptions wreaking havoc, business leaders are learning from the past and looking to the future of supply chain management. Companies across industries are attempting …
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