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Why the Future of Freight Is Multimodal

Supply Chain Brain

To keep operations and supply chains stable amid the volatility of today’s global trade dynamics, companies need a freight strategy that can flex under pressure. PTL can be ideal for larger loads that don’t require a full trailer but would still benefit from reduced handling. That means going multimodal.

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Is Your Supply Chain Recession Proof? A Guide for Building a Resilient Supply Chain

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Economic downturns can disrupt the flow of goods, increase operational costs, and reduce profit margins. In this blog post, well explore the importance of robust supply chains, the key risks they face during economic downturns, and practical strategies. Recession-proofing a supply chain doesn’t mean eliminating all risks.

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The Future of Trucking: Change, Wins and Best Practices

Supply Chain Brain

At Optimal Dynamics’ recent Transportation Leadership Strategy Session, 25 industry peers gathered to exchange perspectives on how we’re all adapting to these pressures. Many are investing in tools to automate proof-of-delivery processing, cutting down billing cycles and freeing up teams to focus on higher-value tasks.

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When Designing the Right Manufacturing Plant, Small Can Be Beautiful

Supply Chain Brain

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain In the rush to adjust sourcing strategies in line with current trends in international trade, the answer might be to think small. But for many, rising tensions between trading partners, coupled with higher labor and logistics expense, have made that strategy untenable.

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Southern California Wildfires and Windstorm 

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger empowers clients to assess the impact of wildfires on their supply chain through cutting-edge visualization tools that map the geolocations of their suppliers. Exiger empowers clients to assess the impact of wildfires on their supply chain through cutting-edge visualization tools that map the geolocations of their suppliers.

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Studies Identify Top Supply Chain Disruption Risks

Supply Chain Matters

Risks include ongoing Red Sea disruptions brought on by attacks on cargo and container ships, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict destabilizing manufacturing and trade activities, along with Taiwan trade risks brought about by Chinese military drills hindering trade through major sea routes.

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Warehouse P2G Robotics: A Flexible and Affordable Solution

Supply Chain Brain

They provide optimized pick, putaway and replenishment functions, working with the human workforce to reduce travel time, errors and repetitive stress. Cost Structure, Cash Flow and ROI Companies balance capital expenditures and operating expenses to optimize financial performance.