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Global Supply Chains — A Source of Strength

Enterra Insights

3] Following year-long discussions about supply chain resilience, the Economist reminds us, “Resilience comes not from autarky but from diverse sources of supply.”[4] 4] Staff, “ Global supply chains are still a source of strength, not weakness ,” The Economist, 3 April 2021. [5]

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The Importance of Transportation Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

This includes port data, social media, news, event and weather (SNEW) data, weather data (to some degree), traffic data, and other available sources to provide an accurate ETA to warehouses, stores, and end consumers. For ocean cargo, however, if a shipment gets bumped to the next ship, it can add up to 15 days to the transit time.

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How Manufacturers Can Restart or Ramp Up Operations Safely and Effectively

USC Consulting Group

This is particularly the case among manufacturers, many of whom were sidelined by COVID-19 due to labor shortages caused by layoffs and a number of workers falling ill from the virus. As early as February, roughly 60% of manufacturing firms in the U.S. As early as February, roughly 60% of manufacturing firms in the U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo begins clogging Port of Los Angeles amid railroad worker shortage. If President Joe Biden’s administration proceeds with the move, it could also hurt South Korean memory chip juggernauts Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and SK Hynix Inc, the sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity. Apparently, warehouses are full.

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A Guide to Ocean Freight

3PL Insights

In this article, we will explain the shipping process, identify the different types of cargo, and show the benefits of ocean freight shipping. With ports located across the globe, these cargo ships make international trade much easier. Types of Cargo. What is Ocean Freight? Benefits of Ocean Freight. Current Economic State.

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Sourcing And The Value Chain – Why Digital Platforms Matter

Gravity Supply Chain

Real time predictive analytics ensure offshore and nearshore sourcing decisions take place with certainty. The post Sourcing And The Value Chain – Why Digital Platforms Matter appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain. Gravity’s technology helps mitigate risk.

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COVID’s Supply Chain Ripples: the SME Business Perspective

Freightos

Take Conner, the manufacturer of FORT, a magnetic pillow fort. The cost to ship a similar container from key manufacturing centers in China to Amazon FBA centers in the US reached nearly $26,000. Provided, that is, that the businesses could manage to manufacture and import their goods. . What Goes Up, Must Come Down.