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Warehouse Technology: 7 Important Technologies in 2022

Cyzerg

Warehouse technology is an effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient solution to addressing the challenges of the warehouse. Especially now, when the market is transitioning to e-commerce platforms that are accessible and open 24/7/365, it is becoming increasingly crucial to move warehouses from relying too heavily on costly human labor and into a more automated and technology-focused operation – a transition called “ Warehouse Digitalization ”.

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Latin America’s Prospects for Trade and Logistics Development

Supply Chain Brain

Like all major regions of the world, Latin America is struggling to emerge from the shadow of the pandemic. But its long-term prospects for trade and logistics development are strong.

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Supply chain trends to watch out for in 2023

Logistics Business Magazine

As we close in on the end of the year, supply chain professionals are already planning for what 2023 will bring. While it’s imperative to focus on budgets and business initiatives that will take precedence over the next year, it’s just as important to keep an eye on the big-picture trends that are shaping the industry. o9 Solutions’ supply chain experts and leaders are sharing their insights on the trends that could become prevalent in 2023 and beyond.

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Watch: Split Shipments: What They Cost, and How to Avoid Them

Supply Chain Brain

Josh Bartel, chief executive officer of Hydrian Inventory Optimization, explains what split shipments are, why they happen, how they increase fulfillment costs, and how they can be avoided.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Tonnes vs Tons

Globalior

Do tonnes and tons mean the same thing? The short answer is no. But, we bet you want the long answer, so here it is. 1 tonne is the same as 1000 kilograms. 1 tonne can also be referred to as a metric ton. Since 1 kilogram is about 2.20462 pounds, that means 1000 kilograms is about 2204.623 pounds. So it follows that 1 tonne is about 2204.623 pounds.

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A Brief Introduction: Bill of Lading

Globalior

A bill of lading is a document that is issued to a person or a company acknowledging the receipt of goods from a carrier. The bill of lading is used to show that the goods have been received and the shipper has accepted the risk of the goods during transit. In many countries, the bill of lading is treated as a legally binding legal document. What is a bill of lading?

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U.K.’s Felixstowe Port Seals 8.5% Pay Deal with Dock Workers

Supply Chain Brain

Workers at Felixstowe were among the first groups to strike in the summer over wages. Industrial action has subsequently spread.

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Biden’s Labor Cred Risks More Cracks Over Pacific Ports Fight

Supply Chain Brain

Maritime-area employers until just recently have enjoyed strong profits. But the sharp drop in volumes to West Coast ports could work as a bargaining chip in their favor, against longshoremen, and play into Biden’s hand.

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American, JetBlue Expand Operating Partnership Challenged by DOJ

Supply Chain Brain

The partnership, which began in 2021, was challenged by the U.S. Justice Department seven months later. A federal judge is currently considering whether it violates antitrust laws.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Ukraine War: Odesa Port Reopens After Energy Network Hit

Supply Chain Brain

The port in the south of the country was closed after strikes on December 10 left 1.5 million people and all non-critical infrastructure without power.

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Europe Reports Shortages of Antibiotics

Supply Chain Brain

The shortages are a reminder that volatile turns in demand and supply that have marked the pandemic are still undercutting some sectors.

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WTO Says Trump's U.S. Steel Tariffs Broke Global Trade Rules

Supply Chain Brain

The countries who brought the complaints are entitled, under WTO rules, to impose retaliatory tariffs on the U.S.

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