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Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

Enterra Insights

Much of the finger-pointing involved the movement of shipping containers into and out of port facilities. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed. More than 80 ships stretched to the distance — a new record. ”[1].

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Winning Supply Chain Procurement Strategies for 2022

Ware2Go

Should you change your supply chain procurement strategy in light of continuing supply chain disruptions? Supply chain procurement strategies had long been favoring Just in Time procurement. So, should merchants change their supply chain procurement strategies as they head into 2022? Big Picture Thinking.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

As I wrote about two weeks ago, Domino’s is now partnering with Nuro in Houston to make robocar deliveries. The figure includes Panasonic’s purchase of the remaining 80 percent of shares in Blue Yonder for $5.6 Domino’s was always able to thwart the Noid’s efforts and make the delivery on time. billion, plus debt repayment.

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When Will Blockchain Hype Pay-off in Supply Chain Operations?

Enterra Insights

Wegrzyn and Eugenia Wang write, “While blockchain technology can potentially provide huge advantages to supply chains, there are also potential disadvantages that make it clear that any blockchain solution must be well-tailored to the targeted supply chain.”[1] ” Risk Management. Cybersecurity is a growing supply chain risk.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice! Significance.

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5 Tips for Surviving (and Possibly Thriving in) a Capacity Shortage

Talking Logistics

A cold spring in the Northeast that delayed seasonal purchases. Devastating hurricanes in Houston and Florida, and the ongoing recovery efforts that will tie up capacity. The faster-growing economy means more goods being shipped, further restraining capacity. 5 Tips for Finding the Capacity You Need.

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29 warehouse & automation experts share insights on how warehouse robots will impact industry employment

6 River Systems

From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing. Southern California is an expensive place to operate, so many of their manufacturing customers have embraced robotic solutions.