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Scaling the Supply Chain: A Comparative Analysis of Logistics in SMEs and Startups

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

To provide a comprehensive overview, the author draws from various academic studies, reports, and surveys to shed light on the latest trends and best practices in supply chain management. These often include unpredictable demand fluctuations, a scarcity of capital, and an absence of established supplier relationships (Blank & Dorf, 2020).

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Transporeon Carrier Survey: Spot Market Benefits Amid Pandemic Gloom

Logistics Business Magazine

Transporeon has presented the results of European Road Carrier survey: Findings point up an urgent need for digital investment amidst pandemic gloom. While nearly 70% of carriers reported business growth for 2019, less than a third expect a positive development in 2020. Carriers make increasingly use of spot market transports.

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Navigating a Lost Bill of Lading (BOL) with Courier Companies in International Trade

MTS Logistics

According to a 2020 analysis by the Insurance Information Institute, these disruptions cost firms an average of $1.45 According to a survey by the Global Supply Chain Institute, 59% of companies reported that supply chain disruptions resulted in increased administrative work. million per event. million per incident.

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What is Supply Chain Resiliency?

Logistics Viewpoints

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. million in 2020 , with compromised employee accounts the most common cause. During peak season 2020, small parcel shippers faced “shippageddon” due to the boom in e-commerce.

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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. Fifty-two percent of respondents are working on individual digital projects but lack an overarching strategy that links all these efforts. Natural disasters. Geopolitical events. The rise of ecommerce.

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Chinese New Year Supply Chain Chaos?

Logistics Business Magazine

We are looking at three different Chinese Years in 2020, 2021 and 2022. said Cathy Morrow Roberson, Founder and President of Logistics Trends & Insights LLC during a webinar organised by Container xChange on the Chinese New Year analysis and predictions. There is a lot of inventory with retailers and manufacturers.

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How manufacturers and distributors can address supply chain management challenges

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Several surveys have reported how SCM in recent years has moved from being a cost center to one responsible for offering superior customer experience and delivering competitive advantage. According to a report , between 2020 and 2021 there was a dramatic growth in companies focusing on making their supply chains more resilient.