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

Logistics Viewpoints

A 2020 cyberattack at TFI International, one of the largest trucking and logistics companies in North America, forced them to resort to manually sorting. In another case, CMA CGM, one of the global leaders in cargo shipping, ultimately disabled its entire core IT systems in response to a cyberattack.

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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

Level cargo flows. Mismatches between supply and demand is a significant cause of delays. Going the extra mile in this way also reduces the need to expedite cargo and affords more flexibility for changing shipment schedules. You can avoid snafus by identifying high-risk shipments and monitoring their progress.

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

ToolsGroup

95% of supply chain executives report having a formal supply-chain risk-management process following Covid-19. How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. IATA data shows global demand for air cargo markets jumped 3.7% Logistics Management ).

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How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024?

Resilinc

Drought in China Impact on Supply Chain The Yangtze River Basin, home to Asia’s longest river, boasts a staggering annual cargo volume of over 3 billion tonnes. Learn more about the effects of El Nino and what you can do to prepare your supply chain in our white paper: El Nino Supply Chain Impact Analysis.

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

Supply Chain Matters

The combined company is to be headquartered in North America and be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Proceeds from this latest equity infusion will reportedly be utilized to expand this tech provider’s growth across North America , Europe and Asia along with expanded industries.