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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

Autonomous supply chains are systems that can operate with little to no human intervention, and they use artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and sensors to optimize the flow of goods. The key technologies that enable autonomous supply chains are artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, sensors, and blockchain.

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The World Today Part 1: The Best Manufacturing Ecosystems Win

Enterra Insights

Even prior to early April, a casual observer of todays ever-changing geopolitical landscape might have concluded that global supply chains are shrinking and that business collaboration is waning. Enlightened business leaders know, however, that global supply chains remain important. Memory chips and DRAM come from Japan.

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Aker BP Goes Live with Ivalua to Digitalize Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Supplier Management

ivalua

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and KPMG Norway today announced that Aker BP has gone live with Ivalua’s S2C and Supplier Relationship and Risk Management (SRM) solutions to streamline its direct and indirect procurement operations. Headquartered in Fornebu, Norway, Aker BP employs approximately 2,500 people.

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Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World

Logistics Viewpoints

This public company (OSE:AUTO) headquartered in Norway achieved revenues of nearly $650 million in less than 20 years. Medline is the largest supplier of clinical supply chain services to US medical surgical establishments. The company has made significant investments in their supply chain.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Very positively, these topics have not only been discussed at COP26 but multiple initiatives were launched with some of them having the potential to significantly contribute to decarbonizing the global supply chain network. The third Z – Zero emission technology: First Movers Coalition. Roughly half of .

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Freight Market Snapshot: Houthi Attacks in Red Sea and Suez Canal News Updates

Freightos

18th, 2023, Source: Marinetraffic Since mid-November multiple ships have been attacked in the Red Sea by Houthi forces in Yemen. As frequently happens in supply chains, this could have a potential knock-on effect. Supply chains are increasingly interconnected and delays of parts have a tendency to accrue.

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IMO’s Convention on Ship Recycling Enters into Force

Supply Chain Brain

This includes the ongoing project on Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling (SENSREC Project), established with financial support from the Government of Norway. Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox. Port Fees for Chinese Ships Ocean Transportation Canada Sets Deadline to Hike Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Against U.S.