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Blume Global Talks Supply Chain Trends, Digital Twins, and Sustainability

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And finally, what are you seeing in terms of supply chain sustainability? Transportation capacity remains an issue. Supply Chain Sustainability. When Blume was founded, it set a sustainability goal. Namely, how to make global supply chains more sustainable. The State of Supply Chain Technology. About Blume Global.

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Revolutionizing Freight Forwarding Using Tech with Lionel van der Walt

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About Lionel van der Walt Lionel van der Walt is currently the Chief Growth Officer at Raft and an industry thought leader on sustainability in supply chain with over 20 years of international executive leadership experience. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, but also has offices in London and Bangalore.

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Last Mile Innovation with Emma Cosgrove

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Emma is a Senior Reporter on the transportation desk at Business Insider , a global news and lifestyle publication with hundreds of journalists in London, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Singapore and beyond. Emma Cosgrove is a Senior Reporter on Business Insider ‘s transportation team. About Emma Cosgrove.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

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If a bill introduced by San Francisco-based state Senator Scott Wiener becomes law, California could become the first state to require certain new cars to be equipped with a device capable of limiting speed. The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended the installation of such technologies in all new passenger vehicles.

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

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Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning. billion a year.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 16 – 22)

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The CFC, which consists of transportation stakeholders across the trucking and motorcoach industries, says that policymakers must address these cost concerns and infrastructure hurdles to make an electrified supply chain function smoothly for the American economy. Intel wins $19.5

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Regional Transportation Agencies Deploy Innovative Tech to Improve Operations, Employee Retention and Recruitment

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San Francisco, CA) – Provides the industry’s leading transit data platform for agencies to share real-time passenger information, manage day-to-day operations, and improve service performance. Partner Agency: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Swiftly Inc. communication, problem solving, adaptability, etc.)