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The Dangers of Single Sourcing in Your Supply Chain

Resilinc

Avoid the pitfalls of single sourcing and learn strategies to build a more resilient supply chain. In the intricate web of modern supply chain management, efficiency often guides decision-making. Single sourcing and sole sourcing are two different procurement strategies in supply chain management.

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The Benefits of Onshore Supply Chains

ivalua

While companies have capitalized on globalization over the last few decades, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed a number of weaknesses within supply chain and procurement industries. Avoid the Instability of International Supply Chains. This gives you greater control over the details involved in your supply chain.

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Delivery is the Product: Takeaways from Transplace’s Shipper Symposium 2018

Talking Logistics

“Consumers are the disruptive force today, not technology.”. As I listened to Mr. Hughes’ presentation, it struck me that he was right: all of these technologies, in many ways, are a response to the demands we consumers are placing on supply chains. Emerging Technologies: Bridging the Gap Between Hype and Reality.

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Top 5 Last Mile Logistics Software Companies In Mexico

Locus

It’s crucial for retailers, e-commerce platforms, 3PLs, FMCGs, and other logistics players in Mexico to embrace state-of-the-art logistics software to overcome the challenges of this rapidly growing sector. But what exactly defines state-of-the-art logistics software? Schedule a Demo Now!

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Like the Mississippi River Through New Orleans, Today’s CPG Market is Quickly Changing Directions

QAD

through New Orleans and out into the Gulf of Mexico. Add in the Internet of Things (IoT) and various other advanced technologies via Industry 4.0 and you have a great deal of disruption throughout the entire value chain. Supply chains are more complex than ever and expanding. Supply Chain Planning 2020.

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The Dispatch Report | Q3 2020, Issue No. 15

Shipchain

This launch is a significant milestone towards our overarching goal of achieving a modular system across the entire supply chain. We are officially one step closer to complete transparency and visibility in supply chain and logistics. Part 2 of our Demo Video Series is officially live on our YouTube page.

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How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024?

Resilinc

Navigate the top climate change issues set to impact the supply chain in 2024. As temperatures continue to rise, the intersection of climate change and supply chain resilience demands increased attention from businesses worldwide. 2023 was the warmest year on record.