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Mastering Disruption: A Smarter, More Connected Approach

Logistics Viewpoints

The Ukraine-Russia conflict is ongoing. A disruption at any point in the global logistics network including the average of 12 touch points from shipment packaging to final delivery can prove disastrous for profits, service levels, customer loyalty, and other key metrics. With the global e-commerce market predicted to reach $8.1

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Descartes Announces Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Financial Results

Descartes

Issuances of common shares, net of issuance costs 3.6 The purchase price for the acquisition was approximately $112.7 Cost Reduction Initiatives Considering the economic and global trade uncertainty many Descartes customers are facing, Descartes has undertaken cost reduction initiatives designed to reduce its cost base.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

Now of course, companies must map out the potential impacts of the Russia Ukraine war. The potential supply chain impacts of this conflict dwarf any other supply chain news that might be reported. Russia Attacks Ukraine. Russia shells Ukraine. Graph of Russia War Supply Chain Interdependencies. Oil Prices Jump.

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Foreign Adversaries Threaten Critical U.S. Manufacturing Sectors

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger has previously analyzed Chinas regulatory moves to restrict these minerals trade flows, highlighting the need to identify alternative sources of supply. Another concerning development is Russia joining China in considering similar export controls for other key raw materials. government procurement of critical components.

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Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014

Supply Chain View from the Field

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune.

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China Announces Export Controls on Five Critical Minerals

Exiger Perspectives

China's Production of Impacted Minerals Source: Bloomberg In recent years, China restricted the exports of several other critical minerals. According to the US Geological Survey, other leading producers of tungsten include Vietnam, Russia, Bolivia, and Rwanda. China is the top producer of all five recently restricted metals.

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