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5 Steps to Address the Rising Geopolitical Risks to Your Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

My recent conversations with the supply chain practitioners are dominated by supply chain risk — specifically geopolitical risks in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Let us dive deeper into how supply chains are getting disrupted. Europe relies on Russia for around 35% of its natural gas.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 18-22, 2013)

Talking Logistics

In this week’s news… XPO Logistics Acquires Optima Service Solutions. HighJump Software Announces Middle East Partnership. This follows the company’s acquisition of 3PD this past July, another provider of heavy goods, last-mile logistics in North America. Robinson Enters Switzerland Marketplace. UPS Sets 2014 Rates.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon opens supply hub for Ukrainian refugees. China-Europe Rail Lines Become Supply Chain’s Latest Problem. How a global nickel shortage could disrupt the electric vehicle industry. The ongoing Russian assault on Ukraine continues to make supply chain waves.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. Each of these freeports is an important logistical, transportation, and trade area offering a competitive advantage to businesses that operate within them.

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

The world is becoming smaller and larger at the same time through globalization and the internet. To manage this logistics complexity while adhering to customer service standards and incurring reasonable costs, companies need Global Logistics Integration. Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration. San Marino.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. furthermore, because the continuing growth in outsourcing is making global businesses ever-more susceptible to disruptions, supply chain risk management software is also on the rise. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please San Marino.

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Technology threat. Saint Lucia. Saint Pierre and Miquelon. San Marino. Saudi Arabia.