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Why the Future of Freight Is Multimodal

Supply Chain Brain

In mid-May, after the two countries agreed to temporarily halt planned tariff increases, container bookings surged by nearly 300% , straining port operations and carrier capacity. Situational needs like these often guide short-term freight decisions, and over time, those choices can influence broader sourcing and shipping strategies, too.

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Drive Down Your Cost per Unit – And Make Every Movement Count

Supply Chain Brain

Our latest e-book, Unlocking Fulfillment Potential, will introduce you to the recently launched Zebra Symmetry™ Fulfillment ecosystem, which was engineered specifically to boost your profits.

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Why Smart Data and Compliance are Crucial in 2025

IT Supply Chain

Businesses can now easily book an Energy Performance Certificate online , connecting directly with local, certified, and insured Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs) across the UK. Integrating renewable energy sources like solar panels where feasible. Installing more efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

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China’s Carmakers to Pay Suppliers on Time as Price War Curb

Supply Chain Brain

billion yuan listed on its books as of the end of June 2024, through delaying its payments to suppliers and other related financing. BYD took an average of 275 days to pay suppliers in 2023, Bloomberg compiled data show.

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Gartner Wades into Geo Politics with Advice for Supply Chains given Iran Israeli Hostilities

Supply Chain Digest

Eurasian Rail Freight: Demand for rail freight between Asia and Europe has surged, leading to congestion and longer booking times. Ian Jansen Mr, NHLS Posted on: Sep, 14 2016 SCM is all about getting the order delivered to the Customer on date/ time requested because happy Customers = Revenue. Search By Topic SUBSCRIBE NOW!

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US Manufacturing Sector Contracted for 30th Out of Last 32 Months in June

Supply Chain Digest

meaning order books are declining on average. Source: ISM However, of the 18 sectors tracked by ISM, 9 reported growth in June. Ian Jansen Mr, NHLS Posted on: Sep, 14 2016 SCM is all about getting the order delivered to the Customer on date/ time requested because happy Customers = Revenue. Search By Topic SUBSCRIBE NOW!

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8 of the Most Affordable Options for Custom Graphic Overlays

IT Supply Chain

For manufacturing teams challenged to meet aggressive cost targets while preserving reliability, sourcing partners that combine quality with sharp, transparent pricing are critical. Service efficiency: ISO-based quality systems cut rejects — vendor-managed inventory pushes carrying costs off your books. RSP combines U.S.