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The Best Supply Chain Conferences of 2019

GlobalTranz

Although dozens of conferences exist around the globe, warehouse managers should consider going to one of the best supply chain conferences of 2019 (plus MODEX, which is held in even-numbered years and occurs in 2020). This has roots in both food and pharmaceutical safety, as well as supply chain efficiency.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

To coordinate, contracts can be made with direct links in the supply chain, but how can organizations coordinate with the suppliers’ suppliers or the customers’ customers? However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g., But, it can be overdone.

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The Annual State of U.S. Logistics Report – Added Candidness and Need for More Synchronization

Supply Chain Matters

The latest report is refreshingly more candid in depicting the challenges and ills of the logistics and transportation services sector and the need for new thinking and added emphasis on shipper and cargo holder value and service’s needs. Rising Costs of Warehousing. Warehouse vacancy rates reportedly fell from 5.1

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6 Emerging Trends In Supply Chain and A Deeper Look into Driverless Vehicles

GlobalTranz

Supply chains, both international and domestic, are under constant pressure to reduce their costs and enhance performance at the same time. It is a challenge that is giving supply chain executives headaches and all the while squeezing their profit margins. 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. Managing Risk.

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Tentative Agreement Reached in Canada West Coast Port Strike

Supply Chain Matters

Canada’s Labor and Transport Ministe r’s have just announced that a tentative agreement has been reached between The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the International Longshore & Warehouse Union Canada labor union after a 13-day labor stoppage. A statement was featured on Twitter.

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Qualcomm Announces Internet of Things Silicon Based Platform

Supply Chain Matters

Among the critical use cases to be served by Qualcomm Aware are cold chain distribution, utility asset monitoring, cargo shipment tracking, warehouse and inventory managemen t.”

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Who's Looking Out For the Interests of Freight Brokers?

DAT Solutions

TIA was founded in 1978 by a small group of supply chain executives. TIA membership runs the gamut from startups and family-owned businesses to global supply chain organizations. TIA membership runs the gamut from startups and family-owned businesses to global supply chain organizations.

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