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One Type of Inflation is Caused by Supply Chain Issues (And That is a Good Thing)

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But SHIFEX, the freight forwarder rate index, recently recorded the lowest ocean freight rate between China and the port of Long Beach in 24 months —a rate of $3,500 to move a 40-foot container. inflation rate will go down by itself, because the cause is mostly caused by supply chain issues?

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“Why Do I have to Wait?” Supply Chain Disruption Gets Its Day

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Supply chain is once again front-page news in the general business media. Meanwhile, supply shortages and price inflation are getting the front page in consumer-focused publications and plenty of airtime on televised news. I believe there are many reasons for the current supply shortages and supply chain disruptions.

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2021 Supply Chain Technology Trends to Watch

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There are some young supply chain technologies that are getting a lot of buzz. In this article, the main hyped, promising, and solid solutions but widely adopted technologies in supply chain management are discussed. We continue to see companies pitching their blockchain solutions in the supply chain realm.

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The Empty Container Marketplace with Sean Bardon

The Logistics of Logistics

Using Qualle’s technology, supply chains run more effectively, more efficiently, and less greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere. After gaining vital international experience in manufacturing and transpacific shipping, he took on a variety of roles back in the U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

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A 20 percent increase in freight snarled supply chains because of a lack of space on docks and in warehouses as well as a shortage of truckers and trucking equipment. The Port of Long Beach blamed shifts in consumer demand and shipping patterns for the 28.4 And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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2021 Supply Chain Technology Trends to Watch

Logistics Viewpoints

There are some young supply chain technologies that are getting a lot of buzz. In this article, the main hyped, promising, and solid solutions but widely adopted technologies in supply chain management are discussed. We continue to see companies pitching their blockchain solutions in the supply chain realm.

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Editor’s Choice: Ocean Trends for 2021

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Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. 2020 was a tumultuous year for supply chains, and 2021 has certainly followed suit. Today’s article is from FourKites and examines ocean trends for 2021.