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Opinion
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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
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Why cloud computing will support more resilient and responsive supply chainsMay 14, 2021
Cloud computing is the single most important tool supply chains need to future-proof their operations says new white paper
Written by: Alex Hadwick
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The need to knowMay 14, 2021
The need to know for the week ending 14th May 2021
Written by: Sophie Mitchell
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Command and control in supply chains - part 2: Taking back control of the last mileMay 5, 2021
The last mile is booming, but so are the associated expenses, leaving supply chain planners with a headache that needs to be urgently solved
Written by: Alex Hadwick
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Logistics property update: April 2021Apr 30, 2021
Key newbuilds and acquisitions from the frontlines of logistics property
Written by: editor
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The need to knowApr 30, 2021
The need to know for the week ending 30th April 2021
Written by: Sophie Mitchell
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Command and control in supply chains - part 1: Why a commanding view mattersApr 26, 2021
In an era of strained supply chains, having the right view and the capability to intervene early and effectively can make all the difference
Written by: Alex Hadwick
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The need to knowApr 23, 2021
The need to know for the week ending 23rd April 2021
Written by: Sophie Mitchell
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The need to knowApr 16, 2021
The need to know for the week ending 16th April 2021
Written by: editor