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The Importance of Transportation Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

As I mentioned in an earlier post on the growth drivers for the Transportation Management Systems market , transportation visibility tools are one of a number of technologies that are improving performance and helping to reduce freight spend. Visibility solutions are becoming more necessary.

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A Green Supply Chain Delivers Sustainable Growth

Clear Spider

Green improvements can be made at every stage of your supply chain, from purchasing to transportation. Green Purchasing Uses local suppliers with green initiatives to reduce shipping distance, and reduce fuel consumption and emissions. These practices, in turn, help your business operate more efficiently and sustainably.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks.

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Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Middle East

Locus

A prime example is how governments in the Middle East have begun to rethink food security targets after the disruptions to their food supply chains. They have started earmarking their investments for food supply chain networks since the pandemic. Major supply chain risks in the Middle East.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

Potential Sources of Disruption. Cognizant of vulnerabilities ~ Every business is unique; factors such as product mix, geographic location, and the structure of your supply chain will all determine which particular pain points your own particular plan should address first. Unplanned IT or telecommunications outage. Case Studies.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

Potential Sources of Disruption. Cognizant of vulnerabilities ~ Every business is unique; factors such as product mix, geographic location, and the structure of your supply chain will all determine which particular pain points your own particular plan should address first. Unplanned IT or telecommunications outage. Case Studies.

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

Supply Chain Shaman

There is no good system for visibility. Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. meters draft, and cargo capacity up to 14,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU); previously, it could only handle vessels up to about 5,000 TEU.