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Supply chain shockwaves from the Taiwan earthquake

Resilinc

magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, as well as current port closures and supply chain challenges. The earthquake-related disruptions are likely to affect several Apple suppliers besides TSMC, but the long-term impact on the supply chain is expected to be minimal. Discover which industries may be impacted by the 7.4

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Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty

Freightos

Most recently, the recent disruptions in the Red Sea that saw ocean freight rates from China to Europe by over 190% and saw transit times lengthen, sea-air services offered a strategic advantage for logistics professionals able to remain agile, by watching trends and jumping at opportunities to ensure a resilient supply chain.

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Navigating Uncharted Waters: SMB Importers, 2024 and Red Sea Crisis Lessons

Freightos

It took time for the situation to normalize, especially for complex products like semiconductors that require a lot of moving parts in the global supply chain. Just when it seemed that 2024 would be a very welcome year of “normal” supply chains, the Red Sea crisis proved that for global supply chains, there is no such thing.

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Panama Canal Drought: Lower Water Levels, Higher Supply Chain Risk

Resilinc

Weight limits have also been adjusted, forcing some ships to unload and transport cargo to the other side of the canal via train—increasing transportation costs. In Germany, the Rhine River faces a historic low this year, preventing many vessels from moving cargo. So, what can supply chain managers do?

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

What is also real is the impact it has on supply chains. In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. First things first: Climate change is real.

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How To Optimize Material Flow Across Your Supply Chain With AI

ThroughPut

Digitization with AI technologies and software suites is optimizing supply chain operations across the world for coordinated efficiency and resilience. Supply chain material flow has become a global concern, unrestricted by limitations of geography. Regulate supply chain material flow.

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The Great Store Redo

Cathy Roberson

Instead, customers can interact with its experts via chat, audio, video, and screen sharing depending on their preference and be able to see live demos, displays, and physical products. Supply Chain Implications Smaller stores typically mean less inventory. Because most customers want… fast.