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The Impending Ocean Carrier War on Last Mile Fulfillment

Freightos

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. This isn’t just about purchasing power. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 29 -September 2, 2016)

Talking Logistics

GE Acquires Top Supply Chain Software Provider ShipXpress to Expand Digital Rail Offerings. Online freight marketplace Freightos acquires Spain’s WebCargoNet (TechCrunch). China, Canada, Spain and elsewhere. Robinson intends to purchase APC Logistics for approximately $300 million AUD (approximately $225 million USD) in cash.

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How Electra Implemented Precoro Soon After Establishment and Grew Ever Since

Precoro

Electra’s user-friendly app works like so:  When drivers need to charge their vehicle, the app takes into consideration their car specifications and the availability and power capacity of nearby charging stations in order to recommend the best option.

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Market Size, Share, Trends, Demand, and Forecast of Payment Reconciliation Software in 2022

Vinculum

A report mentioned by IMARC Group with title mainly called Account Reconciliation Software market includes Global Industry shares, opportunity, size, share, trends, and forecast 2022-2027. Account Reconciliation Software Trend Globally. This helps manage customer-centric solutions to hike online transactions and credit card payments.

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Bullwhip Effect in the Supply Chain: Examples, Causes, Solutions

Unleashed

Price fluctuations from sales and discounting: Any business in a supply chain that offers discounts, deals, or bulk pricing can affect typical demand and induce customers to change buying patterns or purchase more than they need. Demand forecasting software like Unleashed can improve supplier collaboration and reduce the bullwhip effect.

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Managing Outsourcing Risk: A New Framework for Banking and Beyond

Jaggaer

Outsourcing makes it possible to take advantage of economies of scale and is a form of easy access to new technologies and to tools and services not available in the institution itself. In this phase, banks will need to evaluate the capacity of suppliers and analyze various potential risks. .

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What Are the 5 Biggest Supply Chain Issues Today?

Stord

While the rest of the world adopts cloud technologies to help them break down silos and integrate communication, companies continue to use disparate applications and tools for managing orders, evaluating inventory, and shipping goods. In fact, Brazil, Spain, and Japan saw the largest increases in online sales during the COVID pandemic.