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Combatting the Complexity of E-Commerce Fulfillment

Supply chains are transforming into “supply networks,” and omnichannel fulfillment is increasing the complexity.

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A Transport Tech Company Brings Manufacturing Back to the U.S.

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and rising overseas production costs, many American companies are thinking about returning at least some manufacturing to the United States. But XStream Trucking Inc. has wasted no time in doing just that.

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Pandemic Reshoring: Five Things to Consider Before Making a Move

An appetite for reshoring and onshoring may be growing due to the coronavirus pandemic, with more than two-thirds of North American manufacturers looking to bring production back home.

A U.S. flag is displayed on a factory floor in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Photo: Bloomberg.

Why the U.S. Can’t Break China’s Monopoly on Rare Earth Metals — Part 3

These are the necessary steps toward developing a research-and-development partnership among the private sector, government and academia to wrest control of the REE supply chain from China.

Lithium ore falls from a chute onto a stockpile at Bald Hill Lithium and Tantalum Mine outside of Widgiemooltha, Australia. Photo: Bloomberg.

How COVID-19 Is Accelerating Pre-Existing Trends in Supply Chains

As global trade enters the second half of 2020, it’s becoming evident that the pandemic hasn’t redrawn the maps of sourcing as predicted — but rather has accelerated a number of pre-existing trends.

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Transport and Logistics Tenders: Five Ways to Write a Winning Bid

Logistics procurement is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and companies are looking for bids and proposals that go beyond addressing mandatory criteria.

The World’s Pharmacy Now Has a Globalization Headache

Once known as the pharmacy to the world, Germany now has its work cut out to supply enough medicines to its own citizens.

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Demand Sensing: A Critical Supply Chain Capability for the Now Economy

In an age of instant gratification, meeting immediate market demand is key to retaining competitive advantage.

Demand Sensing: A Critical Supply Chain Capability for the Now Economy

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Cross-Border E-Commerce Delivery

Selling across borders means you can reach new customers in bigger and faster-growing markets. Yet businesses can become intimidated by the operational complexities of selling internationally, especially when it comes to delivery and returns.

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How Demand for Electric Vehicles Will Impact the Supply Chain

Global demand for electric vehicles is accelerating as consumers become more eco-conscious and countries set new targets for cutting carbon emissions.

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VendorVerifier Solutions from ISMS Applications Now Live on SAP App Center

ISMS Applications recently announced that four versions of its VendorVerifier solution are now available for online purchase on SAP App Center, the digital marketplace for SAP partner offerings.

A U.S. Company Seeks to Reduce China’s Dominance in Rare Earth Production

Efforts are underway in the U.S. to break China’s monopoly on the mining and processing of rare earth minerals, which are found in many high-tech products for consumer, industrial and military use. But it’s going to be a long haul to achieve that goal.

Annealed neodymium iron boron magnets sit in a barrel prior to being crushed into powder. One of several rare earth elements, neodymium is critical to the motors used in electric vehicles. Photo: Bloomberg.

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