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Are We Headed For Pandemic-Level Supply Chain Disruptions?

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Are We Headed For Pandemic-Level Supply Chain Disruptions? Judah Levine July 17, 2024 The combination of an early start to peak season back in May, Red Sea diversions making capacity tight and knock-on port congestion making supply even tighter has pushed ex-Asia container rates to double or triple in the last two and a half months from their already

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Global Giants: ICAT Moves the World’s Largest Cargo with Chris Cser

The Logistics of Logistics

Chris Cser and Joe Lynch discuss global giants – ICAT moves the world’s largest cargo. Chris is the Director of Operations at ICAT Logistics Detroit where they handle the shipments that other companies don’t, can’t, and won’t. Summary: Global Giants: ICAT Moves the World’s Largest Cargo In this podcast, Chris Cser, Director of Operations at ICAT Logistics, takes us on a journey through the complex world of global logistics.

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Dock Scheduling for Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

C3 Solutions

Natural calamities like hurricanes, earthquakes, heavy winters , and floods are becoming worse year after year and have disrupted global supply chains, especially in the U.S. They seriously affect all logistics—maritime, inland, rail, highway, warehousing, and storage.

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Blue Yonder Associate Honors Her Family’s Angels This Disability Pride Month

BlueYonder

July is Disability Pride Month, which is celebrated in alignment with the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990. The month aims to bring awareness of the positive pride felt by those within the disability community. In honor of this month, Blue Yonder Associate Shawnna Cutforth, a Senior Marketing Operations Manager, shares her personal experience as a parent of a child with special needs and her immense appreciation for the wonderful individuals that make up #TeamKei

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Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore

Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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A Quick Guide to Buying Industrial Machine Parts Online

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post A Quick Guide to Buying Industrial Machine Parts Online appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Clearer Horizons: Enhancing Supply Chain Management with No-Code AI Platforms

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Clearer Horizons: Enhancing Supply Chain Management with No-Code AI Platforms appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Art and Science of Demand Forecasting in Supply Chain Planning

Procurement Academy

Struggling to anticipate customer demands? It’s impossible to know entirely how demand will pan out. However, demand forecasting is key to gaining some sense of control over your business during this turmoil. By accurately predicting future market trends that impact your organization, you can effectively navigate this changing market and drive sustainable growth.

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Could your business expand into telecommunications?

IT Supply Chain

By Hamish White (pictured) CEO, Mobilise The post Could your business expand into telecommunications? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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G & J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers Accelerating Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Jeff Erwin, VP of manufacturing at G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers , has been helping to accelerate the digital transformation while aligning with the company’s goals and mission to improve its operational efficiency and meet customer requirements and regulatory compliance challenges by tracking and measuring performance. According to Erwin, “sustainability, operational efficiency and digital transformation in manufacturing are important to G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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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The Evolution of Electric Vehicles: From Concept to Mainstream

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post The Evolution of Electric Vehicles: From Concept to Mainstream appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Main Keys to Optimizing Supply Chain Collaboration

QAD

Collaboration: A Critical Ingredient for Successful Supply Chains As its definition states, ‘collaboration’ is ‘the action of working with someone to produce something’. When it comes to the supply chain, collaboration is a critical ingredient. The main objectives — and benefits — of supply chain collaboration are: Enhanced efficiency Improved transparency Greater responsiveness Risk mitigation Innovation and constant improvement Collaboration aims to improve supply chain performance.

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Top 7 Benefits of Implementing a Conversational AI Platform in Your Business

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Top 7 Benefits of Implementing a Conversational AI Platform in Your Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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DARPA Taps Exiger and MetalMiner to Develop New Technology to Enhance Supply Chain Resilience and National Security

Exiger Perspectives

Leading supply chain and commodity pricing AI companies will support DARPA’s OPEN program mission to increase global critical materials market transparency WASHINGTON, DC. July 17, 2024 – Exiger , the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, and MetalMiner, the leading metal commodities price intelligence brand, announced today that they have been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to support the Open Price Exploration for National security (O

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Union Push at U.K. Amazon Warehouse Falls Short by 28 Votes

Supply Chain Brain

Just over 49% of workers voted in favor of unionizing, ending a two-year-long fight where employees held a series of strikes in a push for higher pay.

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What is Variation Management and its importance for the Furniture Industry

My Office Apps

What is Variation Management and Why Does it Matter for the Furniture/Home Goods Industry? The furniture and home goods industry thrives on variety. From classic armchairs to the latest statement sofas, customers crave choice. But for businesses, managing this delightful diversity can quickly turn into a logistical nightmare. This is where Kechie ERP Software, with its robust inventory management and variation management features, comes to the rescue.

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WMS Past, Present and Future: Where Is the Technology Heading?

Supply Chain Brain

Predictive AI models will power smarter inventory distribution, greater pick path efficiency and dynamic order grouping, thereby improving accuracy, reducing costs and accelerating throughput.

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Why Retail Giants are Betting Big on AI in Transportation for Faster Deliveries!

Loginext

Retail giants are betting big on AI in transportation for faster deliveries. From reducing delivery times to improving customer satisfaction, AI optimizes every step of the logistics process. Learn how LogiNext implements AI for transportation management and changing retail logistics with its innovative solution. The post Why Retail Giants are Betting Big on AI in Transportation for Faster Deliveries!

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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Damaged Internet Subsea Cables Repaired in Red Sea Amid Militant Attacks on Ships

Supply Chain Brain

The cables were severed by the anchor of a cargo ship sunk by Iran-backed Houthi militants in late February.

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July 26, 2024 – MachineCon, New York

Bristlecone

MachineCon, a premier gathering of data and analytics leaders in the USA, explores transformative AI technologies and innovative analytics solutions.

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Biden Admin Pledges $5B for Bridges to Shore Up 'Critical' Freight Corridors

Supply Chain Brain

The money will go toward rebuilding, repairing and restoring 13 "nationally significant" bridges across 16 states.

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New Proposed Trump Tariffs Could 'Fundamentally Alter' U.S. Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Trump's proposal would include a 60% tax on all goods from China, which accounted for roughly 15% of all U.S. imports in 2023, by value.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.