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2014 Supply Chain Focuses Include Resiliency and Reliability

Both global and domestic supply chain networks will need to become more resilient and reliable in order to better manage more volatile demand as well as pressures on margins, according to recent analysis by two consulting firms.

Managing Freight Payment: No Time to Slack Off

In the end, all outsourcing relationships are founded on trust. You can write a contract that drills down to the smallest details, but at some point you have to rely on the integrity of your partner. And when that trust is violated, the consequences can be severe.

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U.S. Ocean Container Activity Ended Strong in 2013, Year-End Review Finds

Ocean container import and export activity for the U.S. ended on a strong note in 2013, with imports soaring 17.7 percent and exports rising 5.7 percent from November. Both upticks are seasonally expected, but the import volume was especially stronger than normal.

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Airfreight Security Screening Needs 'Significant Further Testing'

Significant further testing must be conducted into the provision of advance data for air cargo and mail parcels security screening. Furthermore, common global standards and procedures must be developed to avoid potentially serious disruption to the flow of world trade, according to The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA).

You're Not Ready for the Next Supply-Chain Disruption

If you're a supply-chain executive, there's a good chance that the next tsunami, hurricane, flood or other disaster will take your organization by surprise. Again.

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Vietnam Logistics Growth Through Inland, Coastal Investment

Two reports released by the World Bank provide new insights on Vietnam's freight logistics sector, including inland and coastal waterways, highlighting that it can be a new driver of growth for the country.

Promises and Challenges of Omni-Channel Retailing

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Major Trends Impacting Supply Chains for the Next 3 to 5 Years

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Retail Imports Expected to Be Up 4.8 Percent in January; 2013 Estimated at 2.8 Percent Over 2012

Import volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to grow 4.8 percent in January over the same month last year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. Estimates show 2013 up 2.8 percent over 2012.

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Air Cargo Continues Moderate Recovery, But Growth Uneven Across Regions

Figures from the International Air Transport Association show a 6.1-percent growth in demand measured in freight tonne kilometers for airfreight in November 2013 over the same month in the previous year. November's performance is an improvement on the 4.4-percent year-on-year demand expansion recorded in October. This continues an improvement trend in the weak air cargo markets which has been developing over 2013.

Holiday Delivery Foul-up More the Fault of Retailers Than Carriers, Study Finds

Widespread delays to Christmas deliveries made headlines over the holiday season. But while carriers like UPS and even FedEx were quick to apologize, a new study suggests they may be shouldering a disproportionate amount of the blame. Kurt Salmon found that the majority of delays experienced in their analysis of holiday shipping and delivery dates were the fault of retailers, not carriers.

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Views from a Young Supply Chain Professional and Recognized 'Emerging Leader'

Recognized by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals as an emerging supply chain leader, Keiko Arai talks about the supply chain leadership development program she recently completed at Bell Helicopter Textron and why she chose SCM as a career.

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