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The Importance of Investing in Ports for the Future of the Supply Chain

Reliable logistical information depends on seaports with technological systems that move containers without delays.

Photo: Port of Virginia

Watch: The Power of Purpose and People-Centricity

In a purpose-driven supply chain, everyone understands the purpose behind what they do every day, and how they bring value to the consumer, according to Lori Shaffer, VP of global nonwovens at Kimberly-Clark.

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How AI Can Help to Reduce Supply Chain Fragility

Shortages, shipping delays and logistics breakdowns are offering businesses an opportunity to achieve competitive advantage.

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BNSF Agrees to Paid Sick Leave, Improved Schedules for Union Workers

The agreement includes up to eight days of paid sick leave and scheduled time off for all BLET-represented BNSF locomotive engineers.

Victorville, California. October 2015. Photo: iStock / Angel Di Billo

Walmart and Rubi Laboratories Want to Recycle Carbon to Make Clothing

Rubi's process will capture and convert emissions into cellulose, creating a carbon-negative product that can be used to make clothing and other items.

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Apple Supplier Planning $500M Investment to Build Two Factories in India

Though the exact locations of the facilities have not yet been decided, a formal announcement could come as early as this week.

Shanghai, China. February 2022. Photo: iStock.com/Robert Way

100 GREAT SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERS - 2023

SupplyChainBrain's 2023 list of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners.

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ONE Announces Service Further Connecting North and South America

The service, which will be launched in September 2023, will connect South Florida to Honduras, Colombia, Peru and Ecuador.

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Port Operators Agree to Tentative Labor Deal with Canadian Dockworkers

The two sides were able to reach a new deal with the help of the Canada Industrial Relations Board.

Port of Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada. Photo: iStock.com/limpers

Bubs Australia Finds the Formula for Delivering Product to the U.S. in a Supply Crisis

Bubs Australia steps up to help alleviate the infant formula shortage in the U.S., drawing on software from SPS Commerce to manage its long-distance retail supply chain.

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Defunkify Drives the Junk Out of Its Supply Chain

Defunkify was satisfied it had the business of removing odor from clothing all sewn up, but then realized it was struggling to manage operational planning, scheduling and execution capability in house. That’s when River Rock Advisors stepped in.

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Rampart Supply Automates Its Vendor Processes With PathGuide

Rampart Supply has been working with PathGuide for 20 years to improve the company’s vendor-managed inventory program, saving hundreds of man-hours.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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

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