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Editor’s Choice: Fortifying Warehouse and Distribution Centers Against Cyberattacks

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehouse and DC operations can involve hundreds of suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers, each with their own network and security protocols. Any weak link in this chain can be exploited by cybercriminals, who can use malware, phishing scams, or other tactics to gain access to sensitive data or disrupt operations.

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Retail giants crush the rush with charters, air freight

Resilinc

It also launched four “sortation centers” which build on the chain’s “stores-as-fulfillment-hub” model to sort and route packages by neighborhood, which streamlines loading and processing for carriers like FedEx and UPS. And Wal-Mart has been crushing supply chain and logistics challenges for long before the pandemic.

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Five Ways to Drive a High-Performance, Cross-Border Automotive Supply Chain

TMC

and Mexico, we need to be cautious when generalizing about related logistics issues. Every supply chain is unique and vulnerable to a particular set of risks. Level cargo flows. Mismatches between supply and demand is a significant cause of delays. Flag potential problems. Room for improvement.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. 66% of consumers are concerned that supply chain issues will never end ( Chain Store Age ). 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items.

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How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024?

Resilinc

Water shortages burdened Panama Canal shippers with extraordinary delays and cost increases, serving as a reminder to greater consider changing climate and weather patterns in supplier contracting and logistics planning. These conditions could potentially impact supply chain logistics and transportation by sea, air, and land.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- May 12 2023

Supply Chain Matters

After our most recent published edition on April 14 , the tech news cycle related to supply chain business processes and decision-making continues in earnest despite the challenges of equity investment markets. in Lithium Supply Tie-Up U.S. America-centric is a big differentiator for us with customers, with investors.”