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Supply Chain Investments Represent a Significant Portion of Total VC Investing

Logistics Viewpoints

Kearney research shows that the more companies invest, the bigger the average ROI Investments in supply chain firms and technologies represent 15-20% of total venture capital investments, according to a recent report by the management consulting firm Kearney. More than 150 supply chain startups have been acquired in the last two years.

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NEW Webinar: 7 Uncommon Keys to WMS Project Success

The Logistics of Logistics

The event will be hosted by Joe Lynch, founder of one of the most popular supply chain and logistics podcasts, “The Logistics of Logistics.” Most recently, Kevin was responsible for Supply Chain Technology Consulting Services at Tompkins International. ” Meet Your Host and the Experts. Kevin Hume.

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ThroughPut Inc. Appoints Award-winning Supply Chain and Operations Expert Steve Robinson to Advisory Board

ThroughPut

Stalwart with two decades of experience spearheading multi-billion dollar supply chain transformations at leading global companies joins ThroughPut Advisory Board today announced the addition of Steve Robinson to its Board of Advisors. Industrial companies today are looking for faster supply chain damage control.

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Freight Rates: Don’t Settle for the Status Quo

BlueYonder

With tightening freight capacity, shippers need more carrier coverage to make an informed decision about the right price to be paid to transport freight. Shipping freight and the costs that come with it are often seen as fixed. The pandemic revealed numerous holes in the supply chain. Planning for disruption.

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Fearless Females of Supply Chain: Supply Chain Offers Limitless Potential

BlueYonder

As part of our “Fearless Females of Supply Chain” Blue Yonder Live series, Blue Yonder’s Chief Customer Officer Susan Beal spoke to Marie Hamblin , Director at Deloitte Digital. There are the changes that are coming through from Gen Z and there’s a globalization of the supply chain.

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How Automotive Companies Are Transforming Their Supply Chains, Part 1

BlueYonder

Salim: What we are seeing on the supply side is complexity with increased volatility and uncertainty. As we have observed in the last two years, the magnitude and the frequency of supply chain disruptions are on the rise. This industry is seeing a double whammy with demand and supply issues. Can we use premium freight?

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Managing the Supply Chain in Times of Crisis?

BlueYonder

In her recent blog post , Anusha Shankar discussed this tragedy, as well as the need to help Blue Yonder customers navigate the significant supply chain challenges that have resulted from this war — such as blocked transportation lanes and airspace, production shutdowns, dramatic increases in fuel costs, and product and material shortfalls.