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

ToolsGroup

With a digital twin, you could run scenarios to see how a new distribution center would affect your logistical costs, or how fulfilling an order from your warehouse in Pennsylvania would be more efficient than fulfilling from Kansas. Digital Twin Applications For instance, say you’re a manufacturer or distributor.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. There are two ways to view the History of Shipping Containers. Below, you can also view the history of shipping containers in one infographic. Malcom McLean and the History of Shipping Containers. Significance.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

In a blog post, Amazon said a combination of planes, trucks, ships, and delivery vans, along with staffed-up warehouses, has put it in a good position to “get customers what they want, when they want it, wherever they are this holiday season.” This includes trucking capacity concerns, port congestion , and warehouse staff.

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Doing Business in South Korea

QAD

At 99,720 sq km in size, the country is slightly smaller than the US state of Pennsylvania. As of 2019, it has 1,880 vessels, of which 83 are bulk carriers, 86 are container ships, 368 are general cargo ships, and 187 are oil tankers. The post Doing Business in South Korea appeared first on QAD Blog.

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Analyzing Supply Chain Risk

Enterra Insights

Analysts from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business explain, “Globalization can bring numerous benefits, but these come with risks. 2] Trevor Miles, “ VUCA, a useful acronym for today’s supply chain ,” Kinaxis Blog, 9 June 2011. [3] The supply chain is way too complex. ”[7]. Concluding Thoughts.

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How to Sell CBD Online: Information and Tips on Selling CBD From Home

ShipBob

The rest of this article provides general information on shipping CBD products. To do this you’ll need to start a blog (similar to Charlotte’s Web , a CBD brand), master the skill of keyword research, and put out fresh content that captures the intent of what people are searching for. Products contain <0.3% What is CBD?

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Barcoding: The Holiday Lifesaver

AB&R

Businesses need to be able to hit the ground running, preparing to help customers quickly on the storefront, while warehouse workers ensure the appropriate inventory quantities are available, and that customers’ purchases are shipped to the correct address on time. This daunting task is all made possible by barcoding technology.