All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Tomorrow marks the 2024 U.S. presidential election, a pivotal event with significant implications for supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The partnership between Shipium and ClearJet enhances supply chain efficiency by enabling businesses to achieve nationwide 2-day delivery at ground rates without changing carriers. By integrating ClearJet’s Super Carrier infrastructure, Shipium users gain access to advanced capabilities such as air zone skipping and final-mile carrier injections. This allows shippers to leverage their existing carrier accounts, like FedEx, UPS, or USPS while benefiting from expanded coverage to every U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights reports of labor strike actions simultaneously impacted both Canadian West and East Coast container port operations Today features news reports of a sudden labor strike involving Canada ’s two key West Coast ports. Both the container Port of Vancouver and the Port of Price Rubert are impacted amid reports of a lockout of over 700 dock workers and forepersons at these two ports.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Third Wave Automation, a provider of autonomous high-reach forklifts, has closed a $27 million Series C funding round led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth investment arm. The round also included returning investors Innovation Endeavors, Norwest Venture Partners, and Qualcomm Ventures, bringing Third Wave’s total funding to $97 million. This capital will help scale the company’s Shared Autonomy Platform and expand manufacturing for its TWA Reach forklifts, which integrate AI-driven autonomy with

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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.

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Global wide consumer electronics giant Apple is managing multiple supply chain influenced levers geared at enabling a successful holiday fulfilment quarter. At the same time, the company’s iPhone production sourcing strategies continue to navigate a rather dynamic geo-political landscape in the ability to both leverage future growth markets and mitigate supply chain disruption or geo-political risks.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Supply Chain Disruptions Cause Increased Shipments of Counterfeit Products appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

FreightPlus is honored to be recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for 2024, a testament to the company’s growth and excellence under the visionary leadership of President Jill Clifford. QUINCY, MA – NOV 4 , 2024 – FreightPlus, a leading provider of managed transportation services, is proud to announce that it has been named one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for 2024 by The Women’s Edge and the Boston Globe Magazine.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post 5 Steps to Train Your Online Jewelry Store Admins: Mastering Customer Service Excellence appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Invata Intralogistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

With great technology comes significant challenges, or so has been the consensus. While automated fulfillment promises to streamline operations and boost efficiency, it also introduces complexities that can trip up even the most seasoned managers. From labor dynamics to technological integration, understanding automated fulfillment hurdles is crucial for any business aiming to thrive in today’s competitive market.

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

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

We’ve seen a wave of companies retreat from DEI initiatives due to social media negativity and brand perception.

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Supply Chain Digest

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

With a 76,000-pallet capacity, the distribution center is Maersk's largest in the country to date.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

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Advertiser: GEP

“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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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A leading business group called for government intervention to prevent costly economic damage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

When it came out, ChatGPT seemed like magic. It has led supply chain vendors to discuss how they currently use artificial intelligence. Further, virtually every supplier of supply chain solutions is eager to explain the ongoing investments they are making in artificial intelligence. Any device that can perceive its environment and can take actions that maximize its chance of success at some goal is engaged in some form of artificial intelligence.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The partnership helps Amazon expand the inventory of fresh products and supermarket staples available to shoppers in Mexico.

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NFI

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes Last month, a three-day East Coast port strike led to a tentative deal between the dock workers and port operators to increase wages significantly over the next six years. However, several outstanding issues remain, including automation.

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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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