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Driving Sustainability in the Age of Supply Chain Disruption

Logistics Viewpoints

We are now seeing an increase in the use of automation, not just within a TMS or WMS, but the digital coordination across all phases of logistics, from shipper to broker to carrier to warehouse. Information Driving the Transformation of Value Chains. The keys to success are security, opt-in, and transparency.

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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. . Running a JIC strategy, companies risk tying up working capital in inventory, but the risk of stockouts is lower.

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Supply Chain Disruption: What Will Happen with the Holidays?

QAD

These moments, of course, can’t be bought or shipped halfway around the world, but they are enabled by many of the products I hope to fill my shopping cart with. Artificial Christmas tree production, for example, may have taken three weeks in 2019, plus five weeks for shipping. Preventing Supply Chain Disruption in 2022 and Beyond.

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Automation vs. Orchestration: Understanding the Differences and Why They Matter in Fulfillment Centers

Techgistics

“ Automation offers a range of benefits for warehouses, from increasing productivity to reducing risk related to labor. But to harness its full potential, companies need to develop a strategy for Orchestration. ” ” Never before has the competition for warehouse and fulfillment labor been so fierce.

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The 4 Drivers of Ongoing Supply Chain Disruption in 2022

AB&R

What is causing continued supply chain disruption? China Any discussion of supply chain disruptions in the U.S. The government has implemented power rationing in regions, forcing companies to operate at half time or less. The flow of containers through global shipping channels slowed in 2019-20.

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Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Middle East

Locus

They have started earmarking their investments for food supply chain networks since the pandemic. Presently, their major focus lies on local production, warehousing and strategic sourcing. Major supply chain risks in the Middle East. This issue has affected shipping goods from Asia to Europe and the Middle East.

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Ocean Freight: Key Trends & Planning For Peak Season 2023

Ware2Go

In this article: Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Industry News Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 Freight Shipping From China & Alternatives What Are The Current Ocean Freight Rates? The World Trade Organization estimates 43 billion tons of goods are shipped each year—due in part to the rising trend of eCommerce.