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World’s Supply of Chips Is in Danger Unless Taiwan Gets Vaccines

Supply Chain Brain

Having successfully sidestepped the first Covid wave, the government now faces a health emergency — only about 1% of its population is vaccinated so far — with the potential to disrupt the chip industry that dominates the local economy, and which is critical to an already-squeezed global supply.

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[Video] How Logistics Technology Helps Shippers Overcome Challenges

Talking Logistics

There’s never a dull moment for transportation professionals. Whether it’s finding capacity, managing costs, meeting more stringent service requirements, or creating a more resilient operation — the list of challenges is long. Fortunately, ongoing innovations in technology are helping shippers keep pace with changing market dynamics and customer requirements.

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Is bigger always better – Economies of scale and gigantism in shipping

Shipping and Freight Resource

The winds of change within the context of containerized shipping have been sweeping to say the least. In the pursuit of environmental sustainability, digitalization, operational and commercial efficiency, and collaborative practices the containerized fleet and the industries commercial practices have been radically modified over a significantly short period of time.

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Could Houston and Savannah Help Alleviate West Coast Ports? Yes and No

Supply Chain Brain

Are these two ports the balm for what ails the largest trade lane in the U.S.?

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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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The key differences between API and EDI integrations

Shippeo

EDI and API are two common types of data exchange connections frequently used by enterprises. Shippeo’s platform is fully compatible with both API and EDI connection types and the decision on which connection type to use varies case-by-case.

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LTL: Then and Now with David Ross

The Logistics of Logistics

LTL: Then and Now with David Ross. David Ross and Joe Lynch discuss LTL: then and now. David is the Executive Vice President of Roadrunner Freight , a leading less-than-truckload carrier offering high quality and reliable LTL services. About David Ross . David Ross is the Executive Vice President of Roadrunner Freigh t. Mr. Ross was most recently Managing Director and Group Head of Stifel’s Global Transportation & Logistics Equity Research practice.