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HWI Unleashes Continuous Innovation

Logistics Viewpoints

They view their implementation of a tightly integrated suite of applications delivered in a public cloud infrastructure from Oracle as a platform on which they can build to help drive continuous innovation. HWI uses an innovative way to produce and deliver monolithic products in 55-pound bags. They went live in early 2019.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

In that spirit, we’ve combed the MH&L archives for the most innovative supply chain developments of the past year, as reported in our print magazine, on our website, in our e-newsletters, or our various social media channels. We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019.

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Why is Blockchain the Next Big Thing in Supply Chain Innovation?

AFFLINK

Blockchain is well on its way to be the next big thing in supply chain innovation. In 2019, we will likely see blockchain implementations in a variety of supply chain applications. Blockchain is already coming to high-resource fields, such as mining where precious metals and precious gems need to be systematically tracked and sourced.

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Seven Mistakes You Wish Your CFO Had Not Made You Make

Supply Chain Shaman

To understand the phenomenon , the 2019 GDP was 2.16%. Source E2open Shipping Index). A Decline in Innovation. Ironically, technology innovation is the highest that I have ever seen. We started the conversation with sourcing. The US GDP in 2021 grew at an unexpected rate of 5.7% So, we began the discussion.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017

Material Handling & Logistics

With all the natural disasters, political posturings and sexual harassment revelations dominating the news cycle of the past year, we sure could use some good news, and that’s exactly what we’ve got for you—the 2017 MH&L Innovation Awards. We think you’ll enjoy this year-end recap of supply chain innovations and best practices.

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High freight costs for importers means higher price tags for consumers

Freightos

You might not think about shipping containers and ocean freight when you click “buy” on your Amazon order, but there’s a direct connection between the two. Understandably, this hasn’t been easy on importers, especially when they’re trying to plan ahead and calculate margins and shipping times. “We’re What’s changed in a year?

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5 Ways to Optimize Your Supply Chain for 2019 Trade Tensions

Stord

With the threat of more trade tensions on the horizon in 2019, shippers should optimize their supply chains now to minimize disruption. Read on for a brief overview of how trade tensions affected supply chains last year and a list of ways that you can use to prepare for potential disruption in 2019.