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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:

Keeping Your CEO & CFO Informed of Supply Chain Performance
With supply chains experiencing ongoing risks and disruptions, keeping your CEO and CFO informed of what is happening is more important than ever. How frequently

Law, Trend, and Impact: Sustainability and Global Supply Chains
In a 2019 LinkedIn article, Dr. Yossi Sheffi from MIT wrote, “No self-respecting company is without a sustainability strategy, and at the center of these
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AJOT: American Lamprecht enhances visibility for air and ocean shipments using Descartes solution
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Supply Chain Brain: Navigating Global Trade and Supply Chain Challenges in 2025
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Manifest 2025
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Batory Foods Improves Demand Distribution, Enhances Service Quality Across Supply Chain Network with e2open Logistics Visibility and Transportation Management
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Uber Freight Emissions Dashboard earns Smart Freight Centre accreditation
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How to Turn Data into Business Value
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3PL Challenges and Trends: How Technology Can Drive Value
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The Value of End-to-End Freight Visibility for 3PLs and Customers
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Tariffs and Trade Wars: Is Anybody Winning?
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Integrating Customer Portals
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Executive Perspective on Supply Chain Logistics: A Conversation with Tracy Rosser
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Amazon Brokerage and Uber Freight: Why 3PLs and Brokers Need to Evolve and Innovate
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Macro Growth of Micro Supply Chains
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From Purchase Order to the Last Customs Mile: Streamlining and Automating the Global Supply Chain
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Why Duty Drawback is Making a Comeback
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How to Prepare Your Supply Chain for Capacity Challenges
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Working More Efficiently with Third-Party Haulers in the Construction Materials Industry
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Supply Chain Transformation in the Oil and Energy Industry
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How to Become a Carrier of the Year
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Have You Missed the Most Valuable Aspect of Your Transportation Management Solution?
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