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Four Pain Points — and Remedies — for Supply Chains Right Now

The adoption of tactical “firefighting” rather than a strategic approach should sound alarm bells, not least because of the missed opportunity to revolutionize supply chain planning.

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From Smartphones to Cars, Chip Supply Woes Baffle Investors

It’s getting complicated for investors in semiconductors, with last year’s big chip shortage morphing into an inventory glut for some companies, and others getting caught up in geopolitics.

A row of iPhone smartphones on display inside an Apple store. Photo: Bloomberg.

Global Energy Crisis May Get Worse, IEA Warns

A global squeeze on energy supply that’s triggered crippling shortages and sent power and fuel prices surging may get worse, according to the head of the International Energy Agency.

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California Throws 70,000 Truckers in Gig-Work Legal Limbo, Risking Supply Chains

About 70,000 truck owner-operators who form the bedrock of California’s transport industry are in limbo as state-level labor rules start applying to them, creating another choke point in stressed U.S. supply chains.

A truck carrying a J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. intermodal container enters the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in San Diego, California. Photo: Bloomberg.

Cyber Pirates Prowling Ship Controls Threaten Another Big Shock

Shipping faces cyber risks similar to those in other industries — but the stakes are much higher given that almost 80% of global trade moves on the sea.

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Creating Localized Supply Chains: Dream Versus Reality

Much of the conversation around supply chain sustainability today focuses on the localization of sourcing, to cut down on emissions caused by moving product over long distances. But however laudable that goal might be, it’s not so easy to accomplish.

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Six Game-Changing Uses for AI in Supply Chains

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are game-changing technologies for many industries — especially supply chain and logistics.

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Fleet Management Software Needs to Shift Toward Cybersecurity

As the trucking industry focuses on digital transformation initiatives, companies must prioritize data security.

Mexico’s Beer Shortage Culprit Isn’t Just Supply — It’s Demand

Mexican beer sellers who’ve struggled through bottle and can shortages are facing a new challenge keeping their shelves stocked: robust demand.

Podcast | Wake Up! Why Aren’t Companies Addressing Sourcing Risk?

Will supply chains ever learn the need for true risk management and resilience?

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The Digital Answer to Faster Supplier Onboarding

There are technologies that can help shorten the source-to-contract process for all parties.

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Five Ways to Manage Shipping Costs as Fuel Surcharges Soar

Navigating accessorial charges — the additional fees that carriers charge on top of base delivery costs — is among the most challenging aspects of managing shipping costs for online merchants.

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