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“Transitory” Inflation and Supply Chain Disruption

Logistics Viewpoints

The phrases “transitory inflation” and “supply chain disruption” have been frequently used in the general and business news media this summer. Certainly, supply chain constraints are a partial cause of the current above trend inflation. However, the CPI report did state, “ the index for used cars and trucks rose 0.2

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Responding to Supply Chain Disruption Amid COVID-19

AIMMS

As transportation lanes become unavailable, the availability of suppliers and components will decrease. The post Responding to Supply Chain Disruption Amid COVID-19 appeared first on AIMMS SC Blog. Adjusting Demand in Network Design Navigator. Demand Simulation in Network Design Navigator. Anticipate Shortages .

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Driving Sustainability in the Age of Supply Chain Disruption

Logistics Viewpoints

Emerging technologies play a role in managing disruption and are driving change in the transportation and logistics industries. All of these come together in some way with autonomous transportation options. The post Driving Sustainability in the Age of Supply Chain Disruption appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Navigating Global Trade Challenges in 2025 (It’s Not Just About Tariffs)

Logistics Viewpoints

Increasing concerns over mass supply chain disruptions. Its a rollercoaster for logistics and supply chain leaders operating in global markets. Disrupted trade While the trade war between the U.S. Geopolitical instability is a major contributor to the disruptions companies are facing in 2025.

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A Guide to Finding Your Visibility Platform Perfect Match

Supply chain technology leaders need to be well-versed in the arena of real-time transportation visibility platforms (RTTVP) vendors. RTTVP vendors are evolving to support complex supply chain challenges accelerated by today's increased supply chain disruptions.

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Mastering Disruption: A Smarter, More Connected Approach

Logistics Viewpoints

Five years ago, we all thought the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the most disrupted supply chain landscape we would ever see. Since then, supply chain disruptions and volatility have only increased. We were wrong. That is the beauty of a platform enabled by AI.

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Perfect Storm of Supply Chain Disruption Underscores Importance of Spot Market Utilization

Talking Logistics

Are we in a perfect storm of supply chain disruption? Read more Perfect Storm of Supply Chain Disruption Underscores Importance of Spot Market Utilization. Read more Perfect Storm of Supply Chain Disruption Underscores Importance of Spot Market Utilization.

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How Data Analytics Can Solve the Challenges Faced by SC Leaders in Discrete Manufacturing

Congested seaports stalling transportation of much needed materials and goods. Difficulty forecasting demand due to constant supply chain disruptions. Manufacturers in these industries face several unique challenges: Labor and material shortages halting production.

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Reshoring – The Future of Supply Chains

Speaker: Rosemary Coates - Board Member & Founder at Reshoring Institute, Best-selling Author, Host of the Frictionless Supply Chain podcast

Supply chain disruptions create uncertainty and unpredictability for both businesses and consumers. These disruptions bring to light an organization's supply chain dependencies, which they were often unaware of when everything was running smoothly.