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Supply Chain Fraud 101

Logistics Viewpoints

Well, there are a number of different types of supply chain fraud that impact global supply chains, from the procurement of materials to the end delivery of a product. When we think of fraud in the supply chains, often we think about organized cargo theft. These include: The Procurement bidding process and business awards.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.? A Possible Stimulus on the Horizon May Increase the Challenge of Procurement Through Peak Season. and secure reliable and consistent capacity. . Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends.

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Finding Trucking Capacity by Rapidly Onboarding New Carriers

Turvo

In the logistics and shipping industry, capacity refers to the amount of space secured on trucks and other vehicles to carry shipment loads. Managers have to ensure enough containers exist at any moment to hold cargo and enough trucks become available to transport them. On normal days, this can be challenging enough.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

According to reports, the supply is so constrained right now that retailers are limiting the number of products consumers are allowed to purchase in order to preserve their inventories. The Port of Los Angeles handles about 40 percent of US container cargo and is home to more union workers than any of the 29 Pacific Coast ports.

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Using Technology to build Sustainable Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Armed with better data, companies can develop accurate supply and demand forecasting models, localise the procurement of resources and restructure contracts. Dynamic routing has empowered logistics providers to consider plans B, C and D, offering alternative options of ocean and air freight cargo.

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The Impending Ocean Carrier War on Last Mile Fulfillment

Freightos

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift. One goal, two different motivations.

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Make Freight Sourcing More Efficient!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Freight sourcing and procurement is a critical component of the whole supply chain and is crucial to the success of the business. Whether you are a BCO (Beneficial Cargo Owner), Freight Forwarder or NVOCC it is essential that you get this critical component right. How much of inventory levels have to be maintained.