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Blockchain Points Way to `Massive Change' for Commodity Supply Chain

Material Handling & Logistics

In most food-supply chains it might take weeks to figure out where it went from source to destination, and in some cases, the source may not be known, but on a blockchain, it takes just seconds. to use the technology in a platform for the global goods trade. 5 technology conference in Park City, Utah. “On

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What Supply Chains Can Learn From Switzerland

RFgen

Many companies learn from other industry leaders and apply their ideas to reach business success. In supply chain management, all eyes are on Switzerland. The Importance of Supply Chain Resilience. Therefore, it is crucial for businesses to integrate resilience in the supply chain.

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What Supply Chains Can Learn From Switzerland

RFgen

Many companies learn from other industry leaders and apply their ideas to reach business success. In supply chain management, all eyes are on Switzerland. The Importance of Supply Chain Resilience. Therefore, it is crucial for businesses to integrate resilience in the supply chain.

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Revenues Sagging? Here's How to Thrive in 2016

Demand Solutions

Think Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia. In short, it’s difficult to forecast healthy economic results in just about any geographic region or industry. The supply chain is a prime area most companies should look at when looking to take out cost. Instead, rely on supply chain planning software.

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Revenues Sagging? Here's How to Thrive in 2016

Demand Solutions

Think Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia. In short, it’s difficult to forecast healthy economic results in just about any geographic region or industry. The supply chain is a prime area most companies should look at when looking to take out cost. Instead, rely on supply chain planning software.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. Magazine article) as a goliath looking to take on the entrenched "David" shipping industry. One visionary, Malcom McLean , is featured prominently in the industry’s development. Loading costs plummet. 1968-1970.

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The History of the Shipping Container

Freightos

One visionary, Malcom McLean , features prominently in the industry’s development. But the modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry. Fitting facilitates cargo security and enables automation of container handling processes. Containerization is driving technology in other transport modes.

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