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Proving the Absence of Forced Labor in Supply Chains
In my recent Talking Logistics conversation with Daniel Smith, Director of Sustainability and ESG at e2open, he talked about the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 8, 2023)
My kids did not inherit the Cuban gene for heat and humidity resistance. The calendar says it’s September, but it feels more like July outside.
The Disconnect Between Planning and Execution: The Journey to Achieving Cohesive Supply Chain Management
Boxer Mike Tyson famously said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Everyone has a great supply chain plan as well
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 1, 2023)
The wildfires in Maui and Hurricane Idalia this week: August was a reminder that Mother Nature can be a powerful and disruptive force at times.
Digital Transport Documents: They’re Not Emailed PDFs
If you transport goods by road in Europe, you are very familiar with CMR — that is, the Convention on the Contract for the International
Time to Rethink Supply Chain Practices?
Over the past few years, due to the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, companies have started to question or rethink certain
TikToK Launches Logistics Service: Makes Sense?
Way back in October 2014, I asked “Do Facebook And Twitter Need A Logistics Strategy?” Here’s what I wrote at the time: Do Facebook and
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 18, 2023)
It’s that time of the year again: when we move our kids back to college. This year I will have two kids in college again:
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Descartes Study: 74% of Supply Chain Leaders See Technology as Key to Growth Amid Rising Global Trade Complexities
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Supply Chain Brain: How Retailers Resolve the Sustainability vs. Cost Dilemma in E-Commerce Home Delivery
Source: Descartes
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Shippers Brace for New Regulatory Maze: Trade, Labor, and Cybersecurity in Focus
Source: New JBF
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How to Protect Your Transportation Technology from Supply Chain Cyber Threats
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E2open Ocean Shipping Index Cites Ongoing Conflict, Extreme Weather and Threat of Labor Strikes as Key Drivers of Port Congestion and Longer Transit Times
Source: e2open
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Uber Freight Emissions Dashboard earns Smart Freight Centre accreditation
Source: Uber Freight
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E2open Releases 2024 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study: Lessons from the Pandemic for Future Resilience
Source: e2open
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How to Turn Data into Business Value
Source: Talking Logistics Episodes
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3PL Challenges and Trends: How Technology Can Drive Value
Source: Talking Logistics Episodes
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The Value of End-to-End Freight Visibility for 3PLs and Customers
Source: Talking Logistics Episodes
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Tariffs and Trade Wars: Is Anybody Winning?
Source: Talking Logistics Episodes
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Integrating Customer Portals
Source: Talking Logistics Episodes
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Executive Perspective on Supply Chain Logistics: A Conversation with Tracy Rosser
Source: Talking Logistics Episodes
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Amazon Brokerage and Uber Freight: Why 3PLs and Brokers Need to Evolve and Innovate
Source: Talking Logistics Episodes
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Macro Growth of Micro Supply Chains
Source: Talking Logistics Episodes
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From Purchase Order to the Last Customs Mile: Streamlining and Automating the Global Supply Chain
Source: Talking Logistics Episodes
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Why Duty Drawback is Making a Comeback
Source: Talking Logistics Episodes
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How to Prepare Your Supply Chain for Capacity Challenges
Source: Talking Logistics Episodes
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Working More Efficiently with Third-Party Haulers in the Construction Materials Industry
Source: Talking Logistics Episodes
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Supply Chain Transformation in the Oil and Energy Industry
Source: Talking Logistics Episodes
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How to Become a Carrier of the Year
Source: Talking Logistics Episodes
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Have You Missed the Most Valuable Aspect of Your Transportation Management Solution?
Source: Talking Logistics Episodes