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Two thirds have shifted sourcing locations in response to global disruptionNov 24, 2022
A Reuters Events, Supply Chain survey reveals that supply chains are undergoing a period of profound change, moving to new sourcing locations due to recent global disruption
Written by: Alex Hadwick
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Six in ten freight forwarders find it hard to track containersNov 11, 2022
Following containers and achieving visibility across the transit process continues to challenge forwarders and carriers says poll
Written by: Alex Hadwick
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Maersk reports record results but downgrades global container forecast to negativeNov 7, 2022
Maersk’s forecast may signal a turning point for global trade as it expects global container demand to decline between 2% and 4% across 2022, even as it reports another quarter of strong earnings
Written by: editor
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‘Dry ports’ to boost African logisticsMay 25, 2022
The inland container terminals are being put in place to assist with harbour congestion
Written by: Sophie Mitchell
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Focus on US West Coast ports won’t solve supply chain crisisNov 23, 2021
Backlogs go beyond throughput capacity
Written by: editor
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Logistics property update: October 2021Nov 2, 2021
Key newbuilds and acquisitions from the frontlines of the logistics property market
Written by: Sophie Mitchell
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Logistics property update: September 2021Oct 5, 2021
Key newbuilds and acquisitions from the frontlines of the logistics property market
Written by: Sophie Mitchell
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Schneider Electric: Place sustainability at the heart of logistics strategyOct 4, 2021
Culture, collaboration and carefully counting the cost of carbon in supply chains will be critical over the next decade to move forward with sustainability
Written by: editor
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Rising complexity and cost creating pressure to upgrade omnichannel fulfilment capabilitiesSep 10, 2021
The need to support omnichannel fulfilment at a time of disruption and high demand for space is creating innovation and focus on distribution networks says new white paper
Written by: Alex Hadwick
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Logistics property update: August 2021Sep 2, 2021
Key newbuilds and acquisitions from the frontlines of logistics property
Written by: Sophie Mitchell
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What we can learn from the spiking, and tumbling, price of lumberAug 25, 2021
Triple-digit percentage price rises and falls have created a wild ride for timber in 2020 and 2021 that illustrate why supply chains need to be prepared for more swings in raw materials in the future
Written by: Sophie Mitchell
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Crushing cross-border complexityJul 30, 2021
New models, increased connectivity and integration are helping to ease the friction involved in cross-border e-commerce
Written by: Alex Hadwick
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Four steps supply chain planners need to follow for better visibility and smoother operationsJul 15, 2021
Planners are failing to connect the dots before, during and after deliveries are made, says Jørgen Behrens, CPO, HERE Technologies
Written by: Alex Hadwick
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A bigger digital footprint is the path to shrinking supply chain bureaucracyJul 9, 2021
Moving documentation into the digital realm will lead to big gains as robotic process automation frees workers from repetition and creates standardisation say experts
Written by: Alex Hadwick
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Transparency is key when it comes to fulfilmentJun 28, 2021
Clarity is a critical pillar of the modern supply chain, especially in an age where high-pace operations have to contend with consistent disruption
Written by: Alex Hadwick
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The need to knowJun 25, 2021
The need to know for the week ending 25th June 2021
Written by: Sophie Mitchell
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Reduce touch points to enhance customer satisfactionJun 22, 2021
Digital transformation can democratise information through enhanced access, but it requires constantly evolving business processes and applying technology at considered and effective points
Written by: editor
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The need to knowJun 18, 2021
The need to know for the week ending 18th June 2021
Written by: Sophie Mitchell
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How can you compete with Amazon?Jun 18, 2021
Two rapidly-growing e-commerce companies give us the inside track on how they are trying to step up and compete with the biggest and best digital players
Written by: Alex Hadwick
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The need to knowJun 4, 2021
The need to know for the week ending 4th May 2021
Written by: Sophie Mitchell
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Balancing the inventory equationJun 2, 2021
How can supply chains use well-calibrated distribution networks, forecasting and technology to achieve the perfect balance with their inventory?
Written by: Alex Hadwick
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The need to knowMay 28, 2021
The need to know for the week ending 28th May 2021
Written by: Sophie Mitchell
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The need to knowMay 21, 2021
The need to know for the week ending 21st May 2021
Written by: Sophie Mitchell
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From DARPA to distribution centre: How Boston Dynamics went from military to warehouse operationsMay 20, 2021
The firm, most famous for its walking robots intended to support military operations, is now looking to lighten the load in distribution centres
Written by: Alex Hadwick
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US warehousing sector has over 50% more workers on payroll than five years ago but now faces tough labour marketMay 19, 2021
Payroll data from April 2021 shows nearly 170,000 more workers in the warehousing and storage sector than 12 months prior
Written by: Alex Hadwick