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How Ocean Shippers Are Coping With High Rates and Unreliable Service Contracts

With no immediate relief in sight from sky-high ocean container freight rates, shippers are faced with the question of how to negotiate with carriers for adequate capacity at a manageable price.

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To Fight Modern Slavery, Start With Tier 2 Suppliers

Companies that lack supply chain visibility beyond first-tier suppliers can’t confirm if or where labor exploitation is occurring.

The Slavery Footprint app, created by Made in a Free World, generates estimates of an individual's reliance on slave labor from data on trafficked humans and labor-abuse rates at manufacturers and suppliers. Photo: Bloomberg.

Missing Mayo, Knockout Guac: Three Lessons for Fresh Grocery Supply Chains

A growing consumer appetite for fresh prepared foods at the grocery store has complicated demand forecasting and inventory planning.

E-Commerce Return Fraud: Four Types, and How Merchants Can Fight Back

More than 10% of e-commerce returns from the 2021 holiday season have been deemed as fraudulent. What can retailers do about it?

'Supply Chain As a Service' Turns Empty Shelves to Extra Cash

Companies from Amazon to Cardinal Health are optimizing their capacity to create additional revenue.

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Buckle Down: No Relief From Supply Chain Woes Anytime Soon

Global supply chains are unlikely to see relief from congestion, disruption, labor shortages and skyrocketing costs anytime soon.

An oil tanker is berthed at a Russian port. Photo: Getty.

Logistics Labor Has a People Problem, Not a Worker Shortage

The logistics industry likes to think that it has a labor shortage, but it really has a people problem.

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Boosting CSR Objectives Through Smarter Procurement

Corporate social responsibility (CSR), a commitment to meeting or exceeding ethical, legal and commercial public expectations, not only helps make the world a better place, but is also increasingly critical to business results.

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Less Paper, More Power: How AI Helps Carriers Meet Their SLAs

The challenge of meeting service level agreements (SLAs) can often be the cause of sleepless nights for shipping directors.

Does Just-in-Time Inventory Really Enhance Cash Flow?

For many businesses, the past year exposed the fragility of their cash flow and working capital. The pandemic, coupled with supply chain disruptions and erratic consumer demand, wreaked havoc on companies facing both internal and external pressures.

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Five Ways to Retain Truckers Amid Sweeping Driver Shortage

Truckers are leaving their jobs in droves, citing exhaustion, safety concerns and more. With these factors in mind, it’s essential for employers to understand what’s important to drivers today, and how to maintain positive, long-term relationships.

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How to Vet Suppliers for Your E-Commerce Business in Nine Steps

Dependable suppliers have a significant impact on profit. It’s not difficult to find them, but you have to know where to look. Here’s a breakdown of various types of suppliers, their pros and cons, and how to choose the right ones for your business.

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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