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Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

We are attempting to separate hype from reality; and to test new technologies to try to redefine B2B processes. Frustration abounds Traditional thinking on linear optimization and enterprise automation is not equal to the challenge. Fires in a Bangladesh sewing factory resulted in 112 deaths. The reason? Why Should You Care?

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How Europe is Coping with Supply Chain Disruption

Jaggaer

April marks the start of the asparagus harvest in southern Germany, an event that has a quasi-religious significance in some towns and villages. This is perhaps an extreme example, but it highlights how COVID-19 is causing severe disruptions to supply chains. Coronavirus will lead to permanent changes in global supply chains.”.

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Podcast: Rob O’Byrne on Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Diversification in Sourcing

Requis

Supply chain and logistics consultant, educator, and podcast host Rob O’Byrne has over 40 years of supply chain experience. He has been helping companies design more profitable supply chains for over 25 years, most of them as founder and CEO of Logistics Bureau. Highlights from the Conversation.

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Freightera vs Traditional and Online Solutions, Freightquote, FreightCenter, Uber Freight, Flexport, Freightos

Freightera

Traditional Non-Automated Freight Brokerages Traditional non-automated brokers still rely on phone calls, and in more cases than you’d think, pen and paper. That means that in terms of speed, they wouldn’t be able to complete with instant quotes and other advantages of automation. In 2015, Freightquote was acquired by C.H.

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Freightera vs Traditional and Online Solutions, Freightquote, FreightCenter, Uber Freight, Flexport, Freightos

Freightera

Traditional Non-Automated Freight Brokerages Traditional non-automated brokers still rely on phone calls, and in more cases than you’d think, pen and paper. That means that in terms of speed, they wouldn’t be able to complete with instant quotes and other advantages of automation. In 2015, Freightquote was acquired by C.H.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. furthermore, because the continuing growth in outsourcing is making global businesses ever-more susceptible to disruptions, supply chain risk management software is also on the rise. Bangladesh. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please

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10 questions about supply chain optimisation

Supply Chain Movement

It is becoming ever-more difficult for supply chain professionals to make the right decisions. Supply Chain Media, software vendor Aimms and consultancy firm Districon have put together this checklist for supply chain optimisation. >>Please Checklist supply chain optimisation.