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What’s going on with global supply chains: A primer for the casual consumer

Freightos

But back to those containers… The cost of global shipping rises. Enter, a global container shortage. Logistics is global. The e-commerce impact (no free shipping for global freight). So here are the positive takeaways: First, the global supply chain hasn’t come to a standstill. Credit: Lufthansa ).

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Amul’s Optimized Supply Chain: Driving Global Growth in the Dairy Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

Amul’s Supply Chain The Indian dairy industry is among the fastest growing sectors globally, providing livelihoods for millions of farmers and contributing over 5 percent to the economy. Conclusion Amul’s transformation from a farmer-led cooperative to a global brand is truly inspiring.

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Global Trade Compliance (GTC): A Beginner’s Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

Global Trade Compliance ( GTC ) solutions automate and streamline processes related to customs and regulatory compliance. Key drivers for this market are the sheer complexity associated with complying with global trade regulations and a desire to source and export in a manner that lowers tariffs.

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The Red Pill: The (Slow Yet Steady) Revolution in Global Freight Digitization

Freightos

More Resources Home The Red Pill: The (Slow Yet Steady) Revolution in Global Freight Digitization Eytan Buchman April 15, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More The March 26th Francis Scott Key Bridge allision feels shocking. Surely all the technology and guardrails should prevent this type of disaster.

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally. This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting.

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[Editor’s Pick] The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Reshaping Global Trade for a Greener Future

Talking Logistics

Read more The post [Editor’s Pick] The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Reshaping Global Trade for a Greener Future appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. This recent post by Phani Reddy from e2open’s blog highlights the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism — what it is, how it will.

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Global LSPs and 3PLs Embrace the Chaos and Turn Professional

The Network Effect

The post Global LSPs and 3PLs Embrace the Chaos and Turn Professional appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Protecting Your Supply Chain Against Economic Uncertainty

Many are predicting a recession due to inflation rates, market performance, and global events like Russia's war in Ukraine. How will that economic uncertainty impact your supply chain? Discover 5 major supply chain risks and how to manage them.

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How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing

For global manufacturers, managing direct and indirect material spend can get very complicated very quickly. Multiple legacy systems prevent procurement from standardizing processes and tracking what they’re spending with each supplier.

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GEP Outlook 2022

The GEP Outlook 2022 report explores global business trends and features seven critical leadership themes that will help you proactively prepare for and power through the challenges ahead. Supply chain and procurement leaders need to know how to navigate an altered playing field and rethink their approach in 2022 in a never-normal world.

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Supply Chain Management Challenges in Remote Operations

In the wake of COVID-19, the prevalent global situation changed dramatically, posing unprecedented challenges for supply chains worldwide. Supply chain management, even in real-world scenarios, can present varied challenges. When operations are conducted at remote locations, these challenges increase manifold.

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5 Critical Challenges Facing Pharmaceutical Supply Chains

There’s little room for error in most global supply chains, but none for the pharma cold chain. Real-time visibility and tracking are critical to order accuracy, schedule reliability, inventory management and compliance in a high-value, highly regulated industry. Failure is measured in lost revenue, reputation, and potentially patient lives.

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The Pandemic Crisis Management Handbook for Procurement Managers

The COVID-19 pandemic has left a huge negative impact on the global economy. At these uncertain times, the c-suite alone cannot prepare an organization for this pandemic, there is much that procurement leaders can do to lessen the impact.

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The Current and Future Use of Gen-AI in Supply Chains

Karan, Global Senior Director at Baxter International; Christopher Tang, Professor at UCLA and more. But here’s the secret: success will only come from strong human-AI collaboration, reveals this new new Economist Impact report. Featuring insights from: Steve Armato, Vice-President at Amazon A.K.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions.