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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

The main drivers for growth in autonomous supply chains are the increasing demand for efficiency, transparency, and resilience in supply chain operations, the rapid advancement of technologies including cloud computing and 5G, and the vulnerabilities and inefficiencies of traditional supply chains that were exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The 2022 Chlorine Shortage: Another Year of Poolmageddon

ToolsGroup

Image source: Cape Analytics. between 2021 and 2026.The Image Source: Nola. Image Source: USA Today. Image source: CNBC. Reports from Costco shoppers indicate that the same brand of chlorine tablets were $129.99 Apparently, customers purchased the same product for just $70 back in 2020.

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Vendor vs. Supplier: how to Distinguish and Manage

Precoro

And is expected to double by 2026. Efficient SCM starts with a well-managed network of suppliers and vendors. Acting as the last link selling products or services directly to the end customers – companies or individuals – the vendor receives a fee from the customer for sourcing the product tailored to his needs.

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Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC defines the warehouse automation market according to a number of qualifications and dimensions to deliver a well-defined measure, with numerous segmentations, allowing those that purchase the research to understand what is being measured, and to easily extrapolate the findings to support their strategic planning needs.

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Commodities Used in Electric Car Batteries: An Update on Lithium and Nickel

Resilinc

Its efficient energy storage and release capabilities make it invaluable in powering modern electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems, particularly in the form of lithium-ion batteries. For instance, Ford recently announced a significant investment in an Indonesian nickel factory set to open in 2026.

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Circularity and the future of the digital product passport

o9 Solutions

The DPP is a proposed policy solution to support more sustainable production, circular business models, enable consumers in making more informed purchasing decisions and to allow authorities to verify compliance with legal obligations. What is the digital product passport (DPP)? 2021 ; Walden et al.,

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9.28% from 2019 to 2026. The World Economic Forum’s report on the “future of the last-mile ecosystem” states that 85% of delivery mileage from freight delivery are majorly responsible for emissions and congestion driven by commercial vehicles. Emphasis on driver recruitment and retention .