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Cargo Theft Continues to Rise

Logistics Viewpoints

In fact, much of the increase is due to ongoing shipment misdirection attacks, a kind of strategic cargo theft in which actors use stolen motor carrier and logistics broker identities to obtain freight and misdirect it from the intended receiver so they could steal it. Training safeguards the employee, trailer, tractor, cargo, and customers.

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Digitisation: Shifting Gears in 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The creation of the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) and an increasing number of startup challenges, incubators etc. They immediately knew where they needed to take action, such as rerouting freight or adding new cross-docking facilities. Algorithms are rarely trained on extreme volatility. marked the development.

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Identity Theft, Trucking Style

Talking Logistics

Then the con artists offer low bids to freight brokers who handle shipping for numerous companies. Of course, there are many more actions you can take, including properly training drivers and other personnel on theft prevention, but the three simple steps above (which are obvious, but not always practiced) go a long way.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

As history has shown, terrorist attacks (and how the world responds to them) affects oil prices, stock markets, consumer confidence and spending, and trade lanes — and they can trigger new regulations and security measures, which could increase supply chain costs and lead times. TMS for SMB: Breaking Down the Barriers.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. How Labor Shortages Have Hurt the Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Risk Management and Rocket Science

Logility

During that harrowing episode the flight test team relied on training and contingency plans to help save the lives of the flight crew. Supply chain professionals have to push the envelope on processes and procedures every day to gain incremental improvements in customer service, costs and efficiencies.

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What is Supply Chain Management? How to Recognize and Approach SCM Risks

ShipBob

To improve supply chain efficiency and avoid disruptions to supply chain operations , proper supply chain management involves continuous monitoring and improvement to reduce risk significantly. Let’s dive into how today’s ecommerce businesses approach supply chain risk management.