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How Manufacturers Are Building Resilience in the Shortage Economy

In a race to fortify their supply chains, leading manufacturers are realizing value from digital transformation beyond the factory floor.

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Consumers Want Greener Delivery Options — But Retailers Have to Explain Them

Many retailers that offer green shipping and fulfillment choices are failing to educate their customers, and consequently wasting their own efforts.

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Leadership in an Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty

Three approaches can help companies build sound foundations for future success.

Crypto Is No Hedge Against Inflation, Says One Crypto Cheerleader

Weeks ago, Moe Vela was saying that cryptocurrencies, contrary to claims by many crypto enthusiasts, were not a viable hedge against inflation. Recent events have served to prove him right.

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Six Ways Blockchain Is Bolstering Supply Chains

In today's digital world, companies are under pressure to be more transparent with their customers. This is especially true for supply chains, where customers want to know where their products are coming from and how they’re being made.

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Before AI, Warehousing Must Catch Up to Cloud

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are among the hottest topics in supply chain innovation at the moment, but if your company is resistant to using the cloud, you’re going to struggle to take advantage of these new technologies.

The Hydrogen Economy Goes Nowhere Without Infrastructure, Education

Among emerging green energy sources, hydrogen is enjoying the spotlight. What's missing, however, is the discussion of two essential elements: infrastructure and education. Without both, the wide-scale adoption of any new energy technology will go nowhere.

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Flexibility, Transparency: What Supply Chain Candidates Really Want

How can companies can meet customer demands for faster and more efficient delivery of products? By hiring the right people.

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The Two Types of Visibility That Boost Supply Chain Resilience

The traditional notion of building resiliency in supply chains is evolving — and it should.

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Pharma Supply Chain Failure Is a $35 Billion Problem

The pharmaceutical industry loses roughly $35 billion annually because of failures in temperature-controlled logistics. Those losses are almost entirely preventable.

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Becoming a Female Mentor in Male-Centric Industries

Finding opportunities to help other women advance can make a lasting impression — and ultimately create change within male-dominated industries.

Seven Tried-and-True Ways to Improve Your Supply Chain

Here are some steps organizations can take to prevent or overcome unexpected supply chain shocks.

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