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Watch: Dealing With Supply Chain Uncertainty

Supply chains are in flux, and planners will need to deal with continuing challenges in the near future, says David Food, head of supply chain marketing at Board International.

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A 3PL Sheds Manual Processes to Streamline Communications With UPS Drivers

With the concept of a “peak season” melting away during the pandemic, Coyote Logistics sought a better way to manage UPS drivers at the parcel giant’s hub facilities.

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Visibility of Scope 3 Emissions Is Lacking. It’s Time to Fix That.

Companies seeking to decarbonize their supply chains will never reach that goal without the help of suppliers over which they assert no direct control.

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Plane Parts Shortage Threatens More Disruptions to Air Travel

Airlines are increasingly hard-pressed to find engines and other spare parts to keep their planes flying.

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Watch: Gearing Up for the Next Supply Chain Disruption

Regionalization of supply chains is becoming more of a reality in a post-outsourcing world, says Hans Thalbauer, managing director of supply chain and manufacturing with Google Cloud.

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Predictive Maintenance Is a Lifeline for Aging U.S. Fleets

When semiconductor manufacturers shifted production to consumer electronics during the pandemic, fleet management notched another supply chain disruption among its daily struggles: vehicle availability.

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Podcast | No Forced Labor in Your Supply Chain? Prove It!

For U.S. importers, the hurdles for proving that their supply chains are free of forced labor are getting higher all the time.

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Watch: The Importance of Decision Intelligence

Decision intelligence is becoming key to the ability of companies to deal with an unprecedented volume of data that's necessary to making supply chain decisions today, says Fred Laluyaux, president and chief executive officer of Aera Technology.

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Getting to the Core of Product Recalls

Amid strained supply chains, heightened consumer demand, increased regulatory scrutiny and looming economic factors, companies must monitor for changes and implement clear procedures to ensure product safety in today’s environment.

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U.S. Economy Shrinks Again, Ringing Recession Alarms

The U.S. economy has shrunk for the second quarter in a row, a milestone that in many countries would be considered an economic recession.

Container Ship Backlog Grows at Port of Savannah

A backup of 40 container ships has grown off Georgia’s Port of Savannah, raising fresh concerns that goods arriving for the fall will face new delays as operators scramble to keep shipments moving.

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Why Suppliers Must Be Part of Cyber-Risk Strategy

Cybersecurity risks are rising fast, and it’s not enough for you to secure your data and IT systems within the four walls of your enterprise; you need to make sure your suppliers are not exposing you to attacks as well.

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