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No, AI has not killed supply chain management

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But the next time might be an earthquake in Japan, an economic downturn due to a financial crisis, a volcano in Iceland, new trade tariff wars, or even a major global waterway closure. The recent days-long blockage of the Suez Canal may spur some companies to rethink their global supply chain footprints, both internal and external.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

In the 19th Annual Third Party Logistics Study published earlier this year, the survey results show the continuing, positive overall nature of shipper-3PL relationships. Guadeloupe. Guinea-bissau. Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands. Holy See (Vatican City State). Iran, Islamic Republic of. Isle of Man. Kazakhstan. Shipper-3PL relationships.

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How To Make Your Ecommerce Eco-Friendly

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Freight movement is the fastest-growing source of greenhouse gas emissions with last-mile freight a major contributor to local air pollution. Though a 2020 survey found that customers are most likely to return to a brand for the product’s quality, sustainable business practices came in at second. . Eliminate single-use plastics.