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Ease the Burden of Labor Shortages and Increase Supply Chain Resiliency 

Logility

resigned from their jobs in durable goods manufacturing. Food supply chains already heavily damaged by the effects of COVID-19 have received yet another blow from labor shortages. The trucking industry was down 80,000 drivers in 2021, and that shortage is anticipated to balloon to 160,000 by 2030. million by 2030.

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Go Green or Go Home: Why Sustainability in the Last Mile is Crucial for Your Business

Locus

Production and transportation activities are energy-intensive, but this also means the potential for implementing greener practices lay here. dollars by 2030 , increasing at a compound annual growth rate of 21.6% from 2022 to 2030. Download the Ebook: Supply Chain Sustainability and Profitability with Green Logistics.

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

ToolsGroup

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. How Labor Shortages Have Hurt the Supply Chain. Chain Store Age ). Image source: Fortune.

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The Evolving Landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Supply Chains & Logistics

ThroughPut

AI in supply chains is helping to deliver the powerful optimization capabilities required for more accurate capacity planning , improved productivity, high quality, lower costs, and greater output, all while fostering safer working conditions. AI can also analyze workplace safety data and inform manufacturers about any possible risks.

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Five Advanced Technologies That Are Revolutionizing Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

With gasoline prices reaching record highs , transportation managers must make smarter decisions that minimize road miles and associated costs. While demand is high, ongoing product shortages continue to cause supply chain disruptions, create unpredictable shopping behaviors and drive rapid delivery expectations.

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How Can We Heal the Global Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

Connectivity enabled the growth of the global supply chain opening up markets driving opportunity. The combination of technology along with the advancements in transportation made it possible. The traditional manufacturing job defined the middle class. The supply chain is a complex system with non-linear relationships.

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Logistics Imperatives to Manage Uncertainty and Disruptions in 2022: Part 2

BlueYonder

In their 2021 State of Supply Chain Execution Report, as mentioned in part 1, Blue Yonder and Reuters Events found that 63% of retailers and manufacturers have been affected by the availability of labor over the past year. Continued labor shortage and lack of legislation are leading to overworked labor and high turnover.