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Fate of U.S. Chipmaking Looks More Like Fantasy

A talent shortage and other factors make reshoring of American chip manufacturing unlikely, at best.

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Five Differences Between U.S. and European Online Returns Habits

Returns remain one of the hardest parts of logistics to master for a retailer or e-commerce company.

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Could Data Standards Solve the Supply Chain Crisis?

A lack of data sharing is one of today's most glaring issues in supply chain management. But just as important is that every stakeholder is on the same page — working with the same kind of data at the right time.

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Will Truckers’ Protests Be the Thing That Finally Breaks Supply Chains?

The slew of protests earlier this year by U.S. and Canadian truckers against COVID-19 protection measures caused some annoying traffic jams in a handful of cities. But whether they signal a serious, long-term threat to an already-challenged supply chain is questionable.

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Truck Idling Is Burning Up Profits. Here Are Four Solutions.

Rising transportation costs are hitting more store shelves as shippers and carriers — particularly truckers — pass on to consumers the impact of soaring gas prices and an ongoing capacity crunch.

Four Benefits of a Digital Freight Marketplace

The precarious state of the global supply chain has sent shipping rates soaring, and carrier capacity remains a precious commodity.

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Got Supply Chain Woes? Try Getting Flexible in These Three Areas

When shipping rates began to rise at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was hope that the situation would be short-lived. Unfortunately, two years later, it has become clear that shipping issues are here to stay.

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The Keys to Pricing Power as Recession Looms

Executives need as many tools as possible at their disposal to weather both the COVID-19 pandemic and broader economic headwinds. Pricing power should be an integral part of any decision-maker’s toolkit.

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A Five-Step Guide to Responsible Sourcing and Procurement

Procurement operations are vital to building a resilient supply chain, and sourcing is critical to that success.

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Multigenerational Labor Gap Calls for Creative Solutions, Report Says

In order to fill the labor force gap, it's important to understand who's missing.

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Essential Workers Shafted by Ongoing Chip Shortage

Soaring car prices have the most impact on lower-paid employees who drive to work every day.

An American Toymaker Doubles Down on Sourcing in China During the Pandemic

A least one U.S. consumer-products manufacturer has no intention of giving up on China anytime soon.

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