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The One Key Shift in Your Supply Chain and Procurement Strategies that can Drive Better Business Continuity and Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

In today’s dynamic and unpredictable business environment, companies face various challenges such as changing consumer demands, global uncertainty, and the impact of natural and man-made events. The urgency of response to a disruption of a Category 1 supplier is of course much higher than that of a Category 4 supplier.

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IoT in Logistics: Hackathon Team Aims to Slash Food Waste

IoT World Today

Of course, the Internet of Things and the broader field of artificial intelligence have a host of potential supply chain applications. . Kicking off on August 19, the event lasted five days. As of August 26, the event’s jury had not decided which team will win the contest. .

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Autoliv’s Supply Chain Risk Management Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

Steve: Klaus, when we talked, you mentioned Autoliv was already doing digital supplier management, had digital sourcing solutions, and was looking at real-time transportation visibility solutions to provide better predicted times of arrival for inbound and outbound shipments. Steve: Jan, you have not said much. Any final thoughts?

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Mastering Profitable Omni-Channel Logistics, Despite Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

Manufacturers, retailers and their logistics partners often managed supply and demand volatility by shifting scarce inventory among stores or distribution centers, or investing in expedited freight charges, without considering the real implications of these strategies on their long-term profitability. The next step?

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What Shippers Need to Know About LTL Embargoes on States

Blue Grace Logistics

When these events occur, carriers may simply refuse to accept freight from their shippers, and that’s especially true when capacity tightens during any peak or quasi-peak, such as the produce season. . As reported by Jeff Berman of Logistics Management , “ LTL companies typically embargo inbound volumes until they create delivery space.”

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LTL to Intermodal Shipping: How to Find and Eliminate Freight Spend Black Swans

GlobalTranz

Black swans in the supply chain refer to unexpected, unusual disruptions within the supply chain, reports Melanie Nuce of Inbound Logistics. More importantly, the ever-growing need for visibility will have a dramatic effect on preventing black swan events from occurring. Domestic intermodal has both peak and slow seasons.

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What Could Crush Your Supply Chain and Jeopardize Your Business This Year?

Stord

There are silos responsible for "manufacturing" and "inbound planning" (international/customs). However, the last two years have taught us that this approach simply is not good enough anymore; existing and planned supply chain investments, improvements and overall strategies need to be re-thought.