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Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty

Freightos

Most recently, the recent disruptions in the Red Sea that saw ocean freight rates from China to Europe by over 190% and saw transit times lengthen, sea-air services offered a strategic advantage for logistics professionals able to remain agile, by watching trends and jumping at opportunities to ensure a resilient supply chain.

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What are the best Supply Chain Strategies for 2021

ivalua

For example, China and the United States are ranked 1 and 2 respectively for the production of rare earth elements, but this is deceiving as China is producing 5 times the amount of the United States. This includes information like locations, financial stability, and key logistics strategies.

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2019 Supply Chain Logistics Trends

Clear Spider

As 2019 draws to a close, we can begin to celebrate the coming of the new year…but not before reflecting on the 2019 supply chain logistics trends of the past 12 months! 2019 Supply Chain Logistics Trends. The overall cost of supply chain logistics rose 11.4% Schedule a Demo today! this past year! Happy New Year!

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

Several effects of this have shown up in the last year alone, with hurricanes, floods and wildfires damaging infrastructure and extreme weather conditions shaking up the global economy: The Texas Freeze in 2021 was the worst blackout in the history of the United States as the state shivered in temperatures 40 degrees below average.

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Emerging Trends Around Last-Mile Delivery Fulfillment Models 2022

Locus

Last-mile delivery fulfillment is the stage in final-mile logistics where orders are processed and prepared for shipment. In 2020, there were a total of 256 million digital buyers in the United States. – Number of digital buyers in the United States 2017-2025, Statista. Schedule a demo with Locus!

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How Supply Chain Management Can Mitigate the Effects of Inflation

EC Sourcing Group

Inflation is a problem in the United States, but it’s also a worldwide problem, which can adversely affect your supply chain , particularly if you practice global sourcing. As of October 2022, the United States carries a 7.7 As of April 2022, the European General Bank reported that the Eurozone has seen a 7.4

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Revenge Festivities: How To Power Up Your Retail Last-Mile Fulfillment To Meet Soaring Demand

Locus

According to United States Census Bureau data , advance estimates for U.S. Here are some of the ways you can up your logistics game this time of the year: Plan. Make note of your mistakes: Monitor your on-ground logistics with live visibility tools, prevent errors in real time and learn from ground data to make better decisions.