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The Green Corridor: Digitise Wisely to Reduce Emissions

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

It allows for better tracking of cargo and people in airports, enhanced security, and enhanced safety – just to name a few. These applications translate ultimately to less down time, less distance travelled, less misrouted cargo, less idle time at the airport, and less flight time circling over the airports, waiting in line to land.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The overarching rule that all actions taken are meant to meet the needs of the present society without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs, is a key driver. From just being environmentally friendly, it has become a holistic framework that encompasses the environment, social and corporate governance.

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Finding Alternatives to Sourcing in China Can be Difficult

Logistics Viewpoints

In early November, the Northeast Cargo Symposium had a series of presentations and panels focused on how trade disputes are affecting companies that source from abroad. The post Finding Alternatives to Sourcing in China Can be Difficult appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Cyberattacks: The Ever-Present Threat to Transportation Management Software

GTG Technology Group

The 21 st century presents a new kind of threat that challenges older defense measures. Transportation management software must be designed to withstand this kind of attack, an ever-changing, ever-present threat that forces companies to keep their software updated and protected. Sources: [link].

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Amazon supply chain management pushes retail to the limit

Kinaxis

Amazon is even entering the transportation space, signing agreements with the Air Transport Services Group and the Chinese government to enter into the freight cargo business – effectively cutting out the middleman. It’s great to offer same day shipping, but what happens if there’s a catastrophic level disruption at the origin source?

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Turvo Partners with OpenTrack To Simplify Ocean Freight Visibility

Turvo

OpenTrack tackles data fragmentation and resolves conflicts to present the source of truth in ocean visibility. Using data collected in real-time from hundreds of sources, they are able to keep a close watch on customers’ cargo and alert them in case of problems. Improved on-time delivery metrics.

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The Coronavirus Is Shattering Traditional Supply Chains

ivalua

But for businesses of just about every type, the disruptive impact of the epidemic was something more ominous: It presented an existential threat to their survival. Fall in demand; cashflow shortfalls due to collection challenges; port congestion; and disruptions to air cargo, trucking and rail services, affect companies globally.