WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , our current labor market faces significant challenges, with 9.4 million open jobs and only 6.3 million unemployed workers available. Even if every unemployed person joined the labor market immediately, the market itself would still face a deficit of 3.1 million positions. The declining labor force participation rate – from 63.4% pre-pandemic to 62.8% today – reflects deeper structural changes affecting employee turnover rates and workplace cultu

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Q4 2024 Shipper Rate Report Q4 2024 Shipper Rate Report Explore the Q4 2024 Shipper Rate Report , a collaboration between FreightWaves , BlueGrace Logistics , and U.S. Bank. This comprehensive resource examines the latest shipping rates and highlights the key factors shaping the freight industry today. With FreightWaves’ advanced SONAR data, BlueGrace Logistics’ operational expertise, and U.S.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In today’s fast-paced e-commerce landscape, last-mile delivery has emerged as a critical component of the supply chain. As customers increasingly demand rapid and reliable delivery, optimizing this final leg of transportation becomes essential for businesses aiming to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. However, last-mile delivery faces a myriad of challenges, such as traffic congestion, rising costs, and increasing environmental concerns.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo Lenovo is ranked tenth by one leading analyst firm among a list of global companies with exceptional supply chains. Based on an interview with Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo, the word “exceptional” certainly applies.

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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How BD Biosciences was successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

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Loginext

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Meet today’s delivery demands with advanced route planning software. Optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction with real-time solutions tailored for logistics success. The post Advanced Delivery Route Software to Meet Today’s Delivery Demands appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Adoption isn’t a finite process. Even after automation is deployed and the employees are trained, it’s crucial that vendors stay engaged.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Can regulatory efforts -- whether generally favored (transparency) or not (speed limiters) -- survive a second Trump term? In this Overdrive Radio, OOIDA leaders Todd Spencer, Lewie Pugh offer perspective on that question and much more.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The de-listing follows a pledge by Panama’s maritime authority in October to penalize vessels sanctioned by the U.S., European Union, U.K. and United Nations.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Global energy company Aramco has completed the purchase of an equity stake in Horse Powertrain, a developer of hybrid and internal combustion powertrain solutions. “Addressing transport emissions requires a wide range of approaches that consider the diverse nature of the global vehicle fleet, broad disparities in transport infrastructures, and the specific needs of motorists in […] The post Aramco Invests in Horse Powertrain appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 2, 2024

CUPW workers went on strike on November 15, with Canada Post telling customers to expect delays for mail deliveries for as long as the stoppage drags on.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Most Chinese tomatoes come from the Xinjiang region, where their production is linked to forced labor by Uyghur and other largely Muslim minorities.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 2, 2024

To adapt to shifting trade policies, U.S. manufacturers should focus on supply chain resilience, cost-efficient production through automation, and recurring revenue through monetization and servitization.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 2, 2024

CFO Jeff Howie Howie says that Williams-Sonoma has reduced the percentage of goods it sources in China from 50% to 25% over the last few years.

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“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 2, 2024

BRICS nations have talked about the idea of a new common currency to reduce their reliance on the American dollar for years.

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