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Only as Good as Your Data: Why Supply Chain Digital Twins Require Real-Time Data Unification

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A digital twin would give every decision-making team a better understanding of how to handle that new ship-from-store policy and help manage fulfillment through multiple and varied channels. In fact, it’s expected that more than 90% of IoT platforms will utilize some aspect of digital twins by 2026.

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Geo-Political Forces Become More Complex for Industry Supply Networks

Supply Chain Matters

To encourage China to eliminate its unfair trade practices regarding technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation, the President is directing increases in tariffs across strategic sectors such as steel and aluminum, semiconductors, electric vehicles, batteries, critical minerals, solar cells, ship-to-shore cranes, and medical products.”

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The Essential List of Logistics Acronyms and Abbreviations for Retailers

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trillion by 2026, surpassing the current GDP of all European Union member states combined. This blog delves into essential acronyms and abbreviations, from BOPIS to WISMO, that are pivotal for optimizing supply chains and elevating customer satisfaction. ETA in Shipping: Why Retailers & Delivery Partners Need to Pay Attention 14.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

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In this blog post, we’ve compiled a list of over 100 supply chain crisis statistics to help you stay informed and build a more agile, resilient supply chain. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues.

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Breaking- Dave Clark Announces Departure From Flexport

Supply Chain Matters

The acquisition included the online shipping platform technology of Deliverr , which Shopify acquired in May of 2022 for $2.1 As for Clark, today’s reporting by The Wall Street Journal indicates that he has hired political consultants in a potential bid to be a candidate for the governor of Texas in the 2026 election.

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Breaking Tech News- Flexport to Acquire Shopify’s Logistics Fulfillment Operations

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights breaking logistics technology news regarding Flexport’s i ntent to acquire the logistics and last mile customer fulfillment services of Shopify, including existing fulfillment centers. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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How Mailroom Management Software Boosts Last Mile Logistics!

Supply Chain Game Changer

In early 2020, online shopping increased 74% and projections point to the surge continuing up to 200 billion packages annually by 2026. Logistics and shipping companies do not drive around with a clipboard and paper list of delivery locations. Data from across 34,00 deliveries. Mailroom Management Software Ease the Burden.