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U.S. Truckers Enjoy Demand Surge But ‘Scary’ Shakeout Looms

U.S. trucking companies are riding a surge in cargo demand from consumers stockpiling basic goods, but it probably won’t last long.

Source: Bloomberg

As Governments Tout Virus Aid, Companies Struggle to Tap It

In the rush to reassure, administrations have stumbled in the rollout of measures, leaving companies from catering to construction confused and increasingly anxious about accessing aid.

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PDI Adds Store Clustering Capabilities to Back Office Software for Convenience Retailers

PDI, a global provider of enterprise software solutions to the convenience retail, wholesale petroleum, and logistics industries, is adding store clustering capabilities to its back office software, PDI Envoy.

‘Essential’ Food Workers Are Resisting Across the Americas

These pockets of resistance along the supply chain underscore the balancing act needed to contain the coronavirus and protect workers deemed essential while delivering goods and services.

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How Power and Gas Utilities Keep Energy Flowing in the Pandemic

As millions of people across Europe and the U.S. stay home to avoid the coronavirus, thousands of workers in the energy industry must remain at their posts.

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The Unrealized Benefits of Supply-Chain Serialization

With today's enterprise resource planning systems, companies can view aggregate shipping locations of each distributor, wholesaler and reseller. Most of the time, though, product tracking ends there.

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World War II-Style Mobilization Order May Carry Risks

As manufacturers help government fight the coronavirus pandemic, they are venturing into a legal minefield over patents.

Source: Bloomberg

Ready, Set, Deliver: Preparing Your Supply Chain for Same-Day Service

Same-day delivery isn’t a novel idea. Businesses routinely need an item that’s critically important right away — not tomorrow, not next week, but within hours.

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Weathering the Virus Outbreak, Retailers Must Also Prepare for Its End

As bad as things might seem right now, the situation is temporary — and retailers must be prepared for the flood of consumer demand that will be released by economic recovery.

Source: Bloomberg

Improving Customer-Service Levels at the Shelf

Lack of visibility and control is thwarting organizations’ ability to make effective decisions and improve service.

Source: Bloomberg

The Fragile System Supplying Food to the World Is Under Strain

Global warehouses are stuffed with frozen cuts of pork, wheels of cheese and bags of rice. But as the coronavirus snarls logistical operations, the question becomes: How does all that food actually get to people?

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Apple’s Supply Chain Woes Linger Even as China Recovers

Apple Inc. kept its business rolling through the coronavirus pandemic this week by launching a new iPad Pro and two new Macs. But that doesn’t mean its supply chain is in the clear.

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