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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

Warehouse automation was in full swing and maritime apps were suddenly mushrooming. Logistics service providers set up their portals to more efficiently deal with and manage ad-hoc quotations and bookings. They immediately knew where they needed to take action, such as rerouting freight or adding new cross-docking facilities.

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Winter Can Turn All Supply Chains Cold

Enterra Insights

Supply chain risk managers must deal with both day-to-day weather as well as prepare for contingencies associated with climate change. ”[5] Below are few ways supply chain managers can brace for winter. ” Personnel training. ” Invest in the right technologies.

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Risk Management in Halal Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

From my experience in assessing halal supply chains for food and cosmetics companies, there are ten common gaps in halal risk management: Halal training is often limited to the production plant and not extended to the head office, missing key functions such as: procurement, supply chain management, corporate communication, risk management, and sales (..)

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Supply Chain-Enhanced Customer Experience

Enterra Insights

Britt writes, “The more efficiently you can automate your warehousing and logistics tracking to enable customers to monitor their goods at every stage of the supply chain, the better the CX you can provide.” ” Hobbs recommends implementing a proactive supply chain risk management program to minimize risks.

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Supply Chain Risk Management is a Cirque Du Soleil Calibre Act!

Supply Chain Game Changer

While most jobs are not life threatening the level of risk is still prevalent. What are the risks that Supply Chain people deal with every day and what is Supply Chain Risk Management? Supply Chain Risk Management. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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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.