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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. Over the past three years, supply chain cycles shifted.

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Driver Shortage, Driverless Vehicles, and Other Supply Chain Curiosities

Logistics Viewpoints

Driver shortages have become even more of a reality in the supply chain industry for a number of reasons, chief among them being the sharp rise in demand. To learn more, visit [link]. The post Driver Shortage, Driverless Vehicles, and Other Supply Chain Curiosities appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

Bridge linking US and Canada reopens after police remove last protesters. Ex-SpaceX engineers create autonomous rail system that may solve supply crisis. California seeks to ease port congestion by leasing six container storage sites. The ongoing freight backups at maritime ports is disrupting global supply chains.

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Wildfires are up 30% year over year and wreaking havoc on supply chains

Resilinc

Over the last several years, factory fires have ranked as one of the most common types of disruptive supply chain events: in 2020 1,000 factory fires were tracked by Resilinc’s EventWatch monitoring system. However, fires that occur far outside factory gates are becoming a greater concern for supply chain risk managers.

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Kinks in Your Supply Ch?ain? Dealing with Port Congestions & Shutdowns

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This is a blog by one of our affiliate partners, Global Vision Group , a Federal Maritime Commission licensed Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) and Ocean Freight Forwarder (OFF). And for the C-Level Executives who are pressuring their supply chain team to “do something,” it may be time for a reality check.

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AB5 Protests, US Foods Focuses on Scope 3 Emissions, UPS 2Q Results

Intelligent Audit

While sleeping on the job is not approved of by most employers, taking a moment to step back and look at industry trends can help supply chain professionals clear their heads. of its own emissions by 2032,” according to Supply Chain Dive. Supply Chain Dive reported the new markets will include Miami; Tampa, Fla.;

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 2.25-3.1

Freight Plus

As [railroads] get better and in some cases, not as flexible, we want to have control over our entire supply chain," Braunbach said. Warehouse closings in Aberdeen, Maryland; Edgerton, Kansas; and Rialto, California came as a surprise and a “body blow” to XPO, said their CEO Brad Jacobs. "We Morgan analysts. podcast. !