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Navigating Uncharted Waters: SMB Importers, 2024 and Red Sea Crisis Lessons

Freightos

Just when it seemed that 2024 would be a very welcome year of “normal” supply chains, the Red Sea crisis proved that for global supply chains, there is no such thing. With this fresh in mind, how are small and medium-sized importers preparing for 2024? And the answer lies in how their 2023 went too.

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5 Top Takeaways from MODEX 2024

Locus Robotics

March 14, 2024 5 Top Takeaways from MODEX 2024 Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager The booths are down, the Georgia World Congress Center floors are quiet (until the next tradeshow), and the LocusBots are on their way home along with their human colleagues, but the energy and memories of MODEX 2024 remain high.

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The Backorder: May 15, 2024

Unleashed

Mini quiz: How well do you know inventory accounting? What is the formula for calculating inventory turnover ? a) Cost of Goods Sold divided by Opening Inventory b) Cost of Goods Sold divided by Average Inventory c) Cost of Goods Sold divided by Ending Inventory d) Cost of Goods Sold divided by Net Purchases 2.

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Supply Chain Risk Management in 2024: A Forward Look with Tom Linton

Resilinc

Accomplished procurement veteran and author Tom Linton provides valuable insights into the supply chain risk management landscape in 2024 in this exclusive Q&A. What are the biggest supply chain trends we will see in 2024, and how can managers prepare for those trends? Which megatrend is top of mind for you going into 2024?

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What’s Up with Exploding Ocean Container Shipping Costs

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers indications that ocean container shipping spot rates involving routings from China and Asian ports to the U.S. The key drivers are noted as ship and empty container shortages. are exploding. Ongoing Situation Readers who have been following the U.S. percentage points from that of April.

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The Backorder, March 27 2024

Unleashed

million new jobs last year, while the use of AI in restaurants shot up by 31.61% according to data from the 2024 StartUs Food & Beverage Report. Omnichannel retail success takes brand strategy, data-driven thinking, and collaboration according to speakers from the Omnichannel Futures 2024 Conference, says Glynn Davis.

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Will 2024 be the Year of Automation and AI in the Supply Chain?

Enterra Insights

According to the book Intelligent Automation , 42% of work can be automated, 32% of work can be augmented, and 26% of work can be eliminated. The post Will 2024 be the Year of Automation and AI in the Supply Chain? These numbers account for 84% of the workforce. They] can also help businesses automatically route tickets or workflows.