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The Endless Complexities of the Ocean side of Supply Chains

SCMDOJO

By mid-April, the shipping traffic jam, part of a broader gridlock in supply chains around the world amid disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic, started thinning while record cargo volumes were reported in the U.S. Supply Chain KPI Dashboard. Source: project44 Monthly report.

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Panama Canal Drought: Lower Water Levels, Higher Supply Chain Risk

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Restrictions in the Panama Canal have affected over 170 countries and virtually every good: soybeans and liquified natural gas from the United States, copper and fresh cherries from Chile, and beef from Brazil. If any of the five major waterways are disrupted, it could significantly impact the global supply chain.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Very positively, these topics have not only been discussed at COP26 but multiple initiatives were launched with some of them having the potential to significantly contribute to decarbonizing the global supply chain network. The third Z – Zero emission technology: First Movers Coalition. Roughly half of .

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

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Effective supply chain management is essential for success in the dynamism and connectivity of modern companies. To accomplish this, you require the skills of supply chain experts who can manage the complexity and difficulties of today’s global supply chains. They come from a variety of backgrounds.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

10 questions about Freight Spend Management. There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. This is an important aspect of managing freight spend. British Indian Ocean Territory.