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When Variability Is Our Only Constant

Supply Chain Shaman

As I spent the time reflecting over the last three weeks, the number of articles streaming into my feed on supply chain implications was high, but most of them were wrong. Some stated that the war marks the end of the global supply chain. By definition, this requires a global supply chain.

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Next-Gen Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

Major transformational change in supply chain and logistics is not a frequent occurrence, but it has happened with regularity throughout history: The advent of the steam engine and the related rise of railway and steamship lines. Transportation now accounts for about 63% of total supply chain cost, so it is vital to get right.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 28 – February 1, 2019)

Talking Logistics

I was in Orlando, Florida this week moderating workshops for a logistics service provider client. Robinson Reports 2018 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results TPG Capital to sell Transporeon Group to Hg BluJay Hires Andrew Kirkwood as Chief Executive Officer Tool Company Claims IPS Worldwide ‘Misappropriated’ Millions (WSJ – sub.

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23 logistics professionals share the #1 way to reduce logistics costs

6 River Systems

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic crisis caused unprecedented disruption in supply chains around the world. billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4%

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Supply Chain Predictions for 2020 (Who knew I’d still be writing this blog 18 years later!)

NC State SCRC

The “ New Supply Chain Model “ A lot has happened in the last two decades, and I’m hopeful that I’ll still be around at the end of the next one to see how many of these predictions have come to pass! Automated vehicles will NOT likely emerge during the next decade.

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50 expert tips on logistics planning and strategy

6 River Systems

Luckily, the current movers and shakers of the logistics and supply chain world are all too happy to dole out sage advice in the form of blog posts, interviews, podcasts — you name it. The tips below cover everything from unified supply chains to automated collaboration integration and beyond.

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Addressing Labor Shortages in Warehouse and DC Operations

NC State SCRC

A group of executive joined SCRC faculty and staff for a one-day workshop held on February 28, 2019. The shortage of workers is causing companies to look at non-traditional sources, including individual with a criminal record. Freight rates are on the rise, and there are signs that the shortage are unlikely to abate.

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