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Obsolete vs. Advanced: The Keys to Building a Better Supply Chain

Many supply-chain functions become obsolete within five to seven years. What does the shift from obsolete to advanced processes look like?

Security Threats to the COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Chain

Only by employing proactive intelligence will vaccine supply chains be able to shift their security posture from reactive to proactive.

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PPE Is Here to Stay, and That’s Not a Bad Thing

Bringing PPE manufacturing capability to the U.S. is not a fool’s errand.

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In the Fast Lane Toward a Contactless Supply Chain

In the name of safety, touchless technology is on the rise everywhere we look.

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How to Succeed in a New Era for Cross-Border E-Commerce

Globalization may be entering a new chapter, but the international exchange of goods and services, propelled by technological innovation, the growing impact of social networking, and the rising number of online shoppers, is not only here to stay, but is accelerating.

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The Path of Least Resistance: The Internal Threat of Shadow I.T.

With over 34% of all employees expected to be fully remote by year-end, I.T. departments are racing against the clock to implement safe and secure remote infrastructure systems that will meet the needs of their employees.

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Autonomous Supply Chains Are on the Horizon

Companies are discovering that “people-less” operations lead to more efficient supply chains.

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The Near-Shoring Trend: Will China’s Loss Be Mexico’s Gain?

As a favored source of low-cost manufacturing for U.S. markets, Mexico seems to come and go.

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Dynamic Pricing in Traditional Retail Is Inevitable

Whether retailers opt into dynamic pricing for financial benefits or the convenience it offers consumers, it is only a matter of time before we see it become a part of the everyday retail experience.

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Seven Last-Mile Lessons That Could Improve Vaccine Distribution

To clean up the logistical nightmare, organizations should look to best practices in last-mile delivery.

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Four Ways to Transform Recycled Waste Into Commodities Gold

Many businesses don’t realize that up to 40% of their trash — from post-consumer plastics such as hangers and water bottles, to metals, fibers, and even food grease — can be diverted from landfill to generate income.

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How the Inland Port Can Better Connect U.S. Supply Chains

As we aim to build more resilient supply chains, we must rethink space, process and workforce development. Each of these factors converge at the inland port.

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