Sun.Sep 19, 2021

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Shippers Are Investing in Tech, Nearshoring to Bounce Back From Covid

Supply Chain Brain

Stuck in a loop of fluctuating demand, capacity problems and ongoing disruptions, shippers and third-party logistics providers say they’re investing in technology that connects people, processes and information to navigate supply chain challenges, according to a new study.

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6 Fleet Management Tips To Improve Your Delivery Business

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes. The safety and productivity of vehicles and drivers are key to realizing a company’s service goals and sales. This calls for management that considers every aspect of the fleet. That means you need to consider everything, from purchasing vehicles, organizing their operation, and communicating with drivers. Otherwise, you may let important things slip through the cracks, which can be detrimental to your business.

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West Coast Logjam Has Enough Containers to Cross Half the U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

The number of container ships waiting to enter the biggest U.S. gateway for trade with Asia reached an all-time high of 65 vessels late last week, carrying potential payloads of cargo boxes that would stretch halfway across the country if lined up end to end.

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Supply chain visibility tools and why they're important

Shippeo

There are a number of types of tools that have been designed to improve supply chain management and visibility, and real-time transportation visibility is one of the most critical capabilities supplementing all of these tools.

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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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Intel Recognized for Circular Economy Push That Cuts Landfill Waste

Supply Chain Brain

By adopting a circular economy approach, the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer is now sending less than 1% of returned products to landfills.

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Debate on Vaccine Supply Will Dominate This Week's UN Summit

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. plan for boosters will steer tens of millions of doses into the arms of many U.S. adults starting as soon as Friday. That’s angered nations where many people are still struggling to obtain a first shot.

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A 10-Point Guide to Establish Supply Chain Cybersecurity

Supply Chain Brain

As global supply chains become increasingly digital, companies are exposed to risks from umpteen indirect sources.