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Watch: Controlling Supply Chain Risk Through Visibility

Visibility, risk management and compliance must be optimized for a successful supply chain, says Karin Stevens, executive vice president and chief marketing and product officer at Overhaul.

Karin Stevens

Overproduction, Waste Account for $163 Billion in Annual Inventory Losses

Nearly 8% of stock perishes or is discarded and, in fact, 4.3% of stock spoils in the supply chain before it even reaches the shelf.

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Union vs. Union Dispute Stalls West Coast Port Labor Talks

Shipping industry officials are hoping now that midterm elections are over, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh might become more involved.

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Buying Conflict-Free Tin and Coltan Out of Congo Just Got Harder

The illicit-mineral trade has long fueled eastern Congo’s conflicts, which began nearly three decades ago.

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Liverpool Dockers Union Agrees to Accept Pay Offer, Port Says

Unite the Union will recommend the proposal to its members, with a vote of the container operators set for this week.

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Transforming the Supply Chain Industry With Gender Diversity

Overcoming significant gender gaps in the supply chain industry will be critical for business success and more agile supply chains.

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Navigating Supply Chain Turmoil with Cutting-Edge Planning

Connecting planning activities increase agility for faster decisions and far-greater resilience than traditional approaches.

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Open Supply Hub Promotes Supply Chain Data Sharing

Open Supply Hub, a nonprofit formerly known as the Open Apparel Registry, has debuted as a supply chain mapping data platform for multiple industries.

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Global Inflation May be Close to its Peak, IMF Director Says

However, the head of the Washington-based fund warned that a fragmentation in global manufacturing supply chains could make it harder to push measured inflation rates back down.

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Why ‘Self-Driving’ Vehicles Will Still Need a Human Minder

Companies may be plowing billions of dollars into automation in delivery operations, but true autonomy in the sector may be years away.

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Baltic Nation Seeks to Become LNG Hub in Pivot Away From Russia

As the region pivots away from Russian supplies amid the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, more terminals are needed.

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Watch: CSCMP's New CEO Sketches a Vision of the Future

Mark Baxa, recently named president and chief executive officer of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, discusses his vision of where the organization — and industry — needs to go in the years ahead.

Mark Baxa

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

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