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Supply Chain Risk Management : The Challenges Driving Increased Interest in Managed Service

GlobalTranz

Any discussion on supply chain risk management and applying managed transportation to help prevent risks from coming to fruition is incomplete without touching on the pandemic to overcome supply chain disruption. Market Volatility Continues to Undermine Supply Chain Risk Management.

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Supply Chain Risk Management: 7 Challenges Driving Increased Interest in Managed Service

Logistics Viewpoints

The survey also found that 9 in 10 supply chain leaders are seeking 3PLs with a consulting offering that provides guidance in setting up their company’s supply chain. These are the top challenges that are driving increased interest in and demand for consulting and managed services. Cybersecurity Concerns Remain.

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3 Strategies for Shippers to Combat Rising Freight Fraud

Talking Logistics

Read more The post 3 Strategies for Shippers to Combat Rising Freight Fraud appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. In logistics, those vulnerabilities are particularly glaring given how quickly the industry had to transition to online processes. Fraudsters have adapted their tactics to take.

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Supply Chain Risk Management Highlighted by a Tiny Computer Chip

Enterra Insights

.” Aside from national security implications, the main lesson to be learned here is how vulnerable companies are to risks associated with their supply chains. Smith insists, “The business case for supply chain risk management investment needs to be made convincingly and robustly to justify investment.”

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Navigating Global Supply Chain Disruptions: Strategies for Resilience

SCMDOJO

The price of container freight rates surged while the entire world was having to deal with delays. While AI is not foolproof, it will be a preventative measure to help any industry that relies on a steady supply chain. From natural disasters to cyberattacks and pandemics, the risks are varied and significant.

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Peloton’s Supply Chain Strategy Turnabout

Supply Chain Matters

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. Supply chain strategy, process, talent and enabling technologies each play important roles. Change of Leadership and Overall Business Strategy.

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Retail giants crush the rush with charters, air freight

Resilinc

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.