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The Annual State of U.S.Logistics Report- Even More Candidness and Reality

Supply Chain Matters

Last year we noted that the out of sync theme was refreshingly more candid in depicting the challenges and ills of the logistics and transportation services sector and the need for new thinking and added emphasis on shipper and cargo holder value and service’s needs. Rail The U.S.

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Traceability: Meet your food before your first bite!

Global Trade Management

Critical information such as ingredient sources, processing and packaging facilities, transportation routes, and points of sale are documented. To implement a traceability solution, it is vital to understand your industry's specific requirements and identify the most suitable technology and data management systems.

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Freight Innovation and the Lesson from a Dead Remote Control Tech Play

Freightos

Doom, whether shorter video game sessions or lost cargo, lurks in the handoffs. As Harnisch rightfully points out, platforms are one answer to this : The undeniable future is an industry-wide master data management structure that compiles and analyzes data so we can use it for automation, coordination and insight.

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Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges in the Beverage Industry 

Logility

Denbury, an independent energy company, sources CO 2 from Jackson Dome, a natural carbon source field in Mississippi. Ammonia plants are closing for maintenance as well, and they are a source of food-grade CO 2. And surprisingly, stolen cargo has been added to this list of beverage supply chain challenges.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 11-15, 2016)

Talking Logistics

May their memory continue to be a source of strength and comfort to their families and friends and us all. Accenture Releases Enhanced Ocean Cargo Pricing Software to Provide Greater Pricing Visibility for Carriers. And to the many who were injured that day, you continue to inspire us with your courage and perseverance.

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Why Evolved Supply Chain Management Relies on Actionable Analytics and Meaningful Logistics Intelligence

Intelligent Audit

Actionable analytics gather large volumes of data and interpret it in a meaningful way, translating it into effective business strategies. As a result, shippers can better manage their total transportation spending and make the best decisions for their organizations. Shipping disruptions are continuing at a record pace.

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What Are the 5 Biggest Supply Chain Issues Today?

Stord

That resulted in bottlenecks, such as the record backlogs at the port of Los Angeles, where container ships waited for weeks to offload cargo. In short, they use and generate data from multiple sources. Manufacturing and shipping–already handicapped by worker shortages–weren’t able to keep up with new demand.