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Big changes coming to the supply line, just not where you thought they’d be

Kinaxis

by Jonathan Matthews When talking about exciting new advancements that are coming to the supply chain, the discussion will always usually end up focused around 3D printing. Rightly so, as the 3D printer has opened up new opportunities never before possible in the supply chain.

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Speed Bumps on the Road to Vehicle Automation

MIT Supply Chain

The US military successfully tested fully automated, remote controlled helicopters that hauled goods in Afghanistan, for example. Strategy Transportation aircraft automation driverless trucks and cars freight carriers Germanwings disaster MIT CTL Supply chain Yossi Sheffi' There are precedents too.

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The 18-month outlook points to recovery, albeit (semi)disrupted

Resilinc

Along with rising inflation, the shock of the Afghanistan debacle, and floods and fires around the globe, the delta outbreaks have caused Americans and people all over the world to lose their brief optimism and face Fall with somber uncertainty. Here is an overview: H2 2021: Recovery, disrupted.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

10 questions about Freight Spend Management. There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. This is an important aspect of managing freight spend. Afghanistan. Antarctica.

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

Supply Chain Movement and software vendor Eyefreight have therefore developed this mindmap for Global Logistics Integration, outlining the route to achievement and providing road signs to flag potential hazards along the way. >>Please Afghanistan. Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration. Choose country. Åland Islands.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

For the third consecutive year, Supply Chain Movement has put together a 3PL Subway Map Europe showing the specific services of the most important logistics service providers which have offices in several European countries. >>Please Afghanistan. SCM 3PL Subway 2015. Choose country. Åland Islands. American Samoa.