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Supply Chain Fraud 101

Logistics Viewpoints

Weather delays can affect shipping lanes, manufacturers face product shortages, demand continues to spike for certain products, containers are difficult to acquire, and the trucking industry faces a driver and capacity shortage, just to name a few. When we think of fraud in the supply chains, often we think about organized cargo theft.

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Just-in-Time vs. Just-in-Case Procurement During Supply Chain Disruption

Ware2Go

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case inventory strategies. . About 9% even had stopped offering free shipping to recover costs, while 7% held off on ordering peak inventory to see if prices would level off.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In Malaysia, CEVA Logistics worked closely with L’Oréal , a major producer of luxury and consumer products, to develop a social initiative of providing jobs for the hearing impaired at our warehouse since June 2020. Photo Credit: United Airlines. million gallons of SAF this year. Acting for Responsible Trade.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ? Talent shortages, especially limited drivers, will exacerbate the capacity crunch and result in shortages across warehousing and transportation simultaneously.? . Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends.

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Just-in-Time vs Just-in-Case Procurement During Supply Chain Disruption

Ware2Go

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case procurement strategies. As a result, procurement must decide when and whether to rely on just-in-time or just-in-case models for purchasing and managing stock.

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Best Logistics Management Software: Everything You Need to Know Before Making a Purchase Decision

ThroughPut

It’s not just about merely managing trucks and warehouses anymore; it’s about seeing the big picture (of your entire supply chain!) It helps coordinate the various supply chain activities, which include the complete range of procurement, development, implementation, commercialization, and delivery of the goods or services to the market.

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How to Manage Supplier Risk and Performance in an Uncertain Global Economy

ivalua

The job of procurement is to ensure performance is as promised, risk is low and business objectives are being met through collaboration. Secure executive buy-in from procurement, supply chain and IT leadership. For example, there are shortages of active piers, forcing ships to anchor for days or weeks before they can unload.