The Different Types of Truck Accidents and Their Causes
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 30, 2024
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Top Supply Chain Planning Vendors Are Investing to Support Agile Planning
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Digital Twin Screen Shot and Architecture The most comprehensive form of planning that companies engage in is integrated business planning. IBP balances what can be produced against projected demand. Based on this, a multiple-month financial, supply chain, and capital expenditure plan is produced. A supply chain planning application is the core technology that enables robust planning.
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Strategic Network Design & Scenario Planning: Essential Tools in 2025
Supply Chain Management and Analytics
DECEMBER 30, 2024
As we approach 2025, supply chain leaders face unprecedented challenges. The global supply chain ecosystem is experiencing a shift. Economic protectionism continues to rise, with new tariffs and trade barriers reshaping international commerce. The ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions have already forced many companies to fundamentally reorganize their supply chains, with manufacturing operations relocating to countries … Continue reading "Strategic Network Design & Scenario Planning: Ess
How AI Can Help to Reduce Waste in Logistics
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 30, 2024
For all their importance to global supply chains, logistics activities generate considerable amounts of waste.
Your Workforce: Is Remote-Insourcing the Key to Logistics Efficiency?
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In today's rapidly evolving logistics industry, companies consistently strive for efficiency and competitiveness. However, the most significant factor driving business success isn't just technology or infrastructure—it's the people behind your processes. Employees aren't merely resources; they're your most strategic asset. High turnover rates and constant retraining costs severely impact logistics companies, draining productivity and profitability.
Strategic Network Design & Scenario Planning: Essential Tools in 2025
Supply Chain Management and Analytics
DECEMBER 30, 2024
As we approach 2025, supply chain leaders face unprecedented challenges. The global supply chain ecosystem is experiencing a shift. Economic protectionism continues to rise, with new tariffs and trade barriers reshaping international commerce. The ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions have already forced many companies to fundamentally reorganize their supply chains, with manufacturing operations relocating to countries … Continue reading "Strategic Network Design & Scenario Planning: Ess
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Congress Looks to Boost U.S. Shipbuilding Industry
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The bill would require 10% of all import cargo into the United States from China to arrive on vessels built, flagged and crewed in the U.S.
Cost-Effective Strategies for International Shipping and Customs Compliance
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In todays global economy, international shipping plays a critical role in enabling businesses to reach new markets and customers. However, navigating the complexities of international logistics, including customs regulations, can quickly turn into a costly endeavor. Shipping fees, compliance fines and delays can all add up, impacting profitability. The key to maintaining competitive advantage lies in optimizing your shipping strategy to minimize costs while ensuring compliance with international
Strikes End at Amazon Delivery Centers
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DECEMBER 30, 2024
The Teamsters say that they plan to continue their fight against Amazon, but did not specify where or when any additional strikes might occur in the weeks ahead.
December 30, 2024 Update
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DECEMBER 30, 2024
Blog More Resources Inicio December 30, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data and anything else impacting the market. Judah Levine December 30, 2024 Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index : Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 8% to $4,825/FEU.
Speeding Robotics Automation with AI
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
Procurement Is More Than Purchasing: It’s a Value Proposition
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 30, 2024
When evaluating a potential supply partner, it can be helpful to step back and consider the fundamentals of procurement and their importance to your business.
Evidence That Some Manufacturers Are Preloading Inventory
Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights this weeks published index data that reinforces that North America based manufacturers have initiated unseasonal forward loading on inventories. This data reinforces that anticipation of higher tariffs and traffic conflict by the incoming Trump Administration has precipitated such action. Further, while North America manufacturers are ramping up direct material inventory purchases, European based manufacturers have dramatically pulled back inventory purch
Port of Oakland Boasts Strong Finish to 2024
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Data released by the port on December 26 shows that full imports increased by more than 13% year-over-year in November 2024.
In Memoriam: Jimmy Carter
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DECEMBER 30, 2024
President Jimmy Carter was a man of character and arguably the most consequential ex-President of the United States in the 20 th and 21 st centuries. Reflecting on the life of the late President Jimmy Carter is a refreshing change from today’s political climate. His life was defined by his character. The Carter Center announcement of his passing noted: Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home in
Supply Chain Resilience Checklist
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Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m
Boxing Day Retail Returns Jump 15% in 2024
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DECEMBER 30, 2024
The largest increase in returns came from cosmetics and personal care items, which saw a 36% year-over-year jump.
Amazon Worker Strikes Suspended
Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Supply Chain Matters returns from a brief holiday break and updates readers on the suspension of selected worker strikes among Amazon customer fulfillment facilities. In the early morning of December19th, Amazon workers located among a reported nine U.S. customer fulfillment facilities walked off the job demanding that the online retail platform provider to engage in labor contract talks.
Boxing Day Retail Returns Jump 30% in 2024
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The largest increase in returns came from cosmetics and personal care items, which saw a 36% year-over-year jump.
Two Plane Crashes Lead to Deadliest Year in Skies Since 2018
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The spike in fatalities marks a reversal from 2023, which became the safest year ever in aviation with no fatalities among large passenger jetliners.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
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“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
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