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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Shaman

Next Steps: Start to model demand based on market data to align the organization on baseline demand. Resist the temptation to place deeper analytics on top of existing data models. Instead, rethink the model and the approach. Out of desperation, they turned to the use of descriptive analytics. Next Steps.

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The Impending Ocean Carrier War on Last Mile Fulfillment

Freightos

The ”end” they refer to – whether it’s forwarding, fulfillment, or platforms for B2B or B2C sales – remains fairly ambiguous, spanning an acquisition of fashion logistics company HUUB in September 2021 to an investment in rapid fashion production company Unmade. No end to end-to-end. Accelerating the shift. Image via StarAir.dk).

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Importer/Exporters vs Freight Forwarders/3PL – Levelling the Playing Field

3rdwave

Too often – make that almost always – importers and exporters (BCOs – Benefiticcial Cargo Owners) are dependent on their NVOCC, Freight Forwarder or 3PL (3PL) to provide them with visibility into their global supply chains. When we talk about global supply chain visibility we are referring to: .

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Can B2B e-commerce solve supply chain issues?

Cathy Roberson

According to IHS Markit, March US purchasing manager’s index (PMI) was the second strongest since data collection began in May 2007. However, as manufacturing comes roaring back, it is being met with supply chain issues such as delivery delays and higher costs. If 2020 was the year of B2C, 2021 could likely be the year of B2B.

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Robotic Process Automation in the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

When people do this type of work, we often refer to it as ‘swivel-chair operations.’ ”[3] Even so, he notes, RPA can improve supply chain operations in a number of ways: It eliminates the manual input of purchase orders and other administrative tasks. Automates B2B processes that would cost more if conducted manually.

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Omnichannel is another Word for Complexity

Enterra Insights

Consumers now take the digital path to purchase more often than not; but, they don’t care what retailers call their shopping journey or what strategies companies use to make the shopping journey a seamless one. It refers to the various touch points by which a business/ organization can reach a customer. ’ They simply just shop.”[1]

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Freight Claim Laws: The Various Laws You Need To Know

GlobalTranz

Freight claim loss is almost a taboo subject in modern shipping. No one wants to touch it, but it’s important to know which freight claim laws govern certain modes of transportations , allowing everyone to understand when and if a claim is appropriate. Freight Claim Laws: The Various Laws You Need To Know. The Carmack Amendment.

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