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Life Sciences and the Journey to Supply Chain Resilience: A Q&A with Craig Fix

Resilinc

I’ve seen an increase in the number of large and medium-sized Life Sciences companies that are investing in supply chain risk management. Before, these companies did not have robust analytical solutions for creating visibility and managing suppliers. How is the Life Sciences industry different post-COVID?

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Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?

Talking Logistics

But while we are in the midst of a season notorious for a spike in cargo thefts , there are a few precautions you can take to protect your freight. Remember that freight at rest is freight at risk. The more time freight spends sitting unattended, the likelier the chances are for truckload theft.

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New 3PL Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing

Supply Chain Movement

About one-third of respondents—32%—listed customer service as the top reason they are investing in omni-channel fulfillment; 23% cited service levels; 11% listed freight costs. Strategic Workforce Management Throughout the Supply Chain. Supply Chain Risk Management.

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

Supply Chain Matters

Acknowledgement was made that rates are at historically high levels, with trans- Pacific freight costs rising by 200 percent in 2021 and with trans- Atlantic costs rising by 100 percent. There is also a complimentary download of the executive summary of the report. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved. The post The Annual State of U.S.

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When Government and Business Global Supply Chain Forces Can Collide

Supply Chain Matters

Federal Maritime Commission Chairma n Daniel Maffei indicated at a Journal of Commerce conference held this week that: “ Many shippers really want us to do something about the rapid inflation of rates and decline in reliability in the ocean freight system.” ” Modified U.S. Trade Policy. Additional Perspectives.