Tariffs, Trade, and Transition: The US Election’s Potential
All Things Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Tomorrow marks the 2024 U.S. presidential election, a pivotal event with significant implications for supply chains.
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ClearJet and Shipium Announce Partnership to Expand Range of Logistics Solutions
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The partnership between Shipium and ClearJet enhances supply chain efficiency by enabling businesses to achieve nationwide 2-day delivery at ground rates without changing carriers. By integrating ClearJet’s Super Carrier infrastructure, Shipium users gain access to advanced capabilities such as air zone skipping and final-mile carrier injections. This allows shippers to leverage their existing carrier accounts, like FedEx, UPS, or USPS while benefiting from expanded coverage to every U.S.
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Labor Strike Actions Among Canada East and West Coast Ports
Supply Chain Matters
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Supply Chain Matters highlights reports of labor strike actions simultaneously impacted both Canadian West and East Coast container port operations Today features news reports of a sudden labor strike involving Canada ’s two key West Coast ports. Both the container Port of Vancouver and the Port of Price Rubert are impacted amid reports of a lockout of over 700 dock workers and forepersons at these two ports.
Third Wave Automation Raises $27 Million in Series C Funding Led by Toyota’s Woven Capital
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Third Wave Automation, a provider of autonomous high-reach forklifts, has closed a $27 million Series C funding round led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth investment arm. The round also included returning investors Innovation Endeavors, Norwest Venture Partners, and Qualcomm Ventures, bringing Third Wave’s total funding to $97 million. This capital will help scale the company’s Shared Autonomy Platform and expand manufacturing for its TWA Reach forklifts, which integrate AI-driven autonomy with
The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
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Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for
Apple Managing Levers for Holiday Quarter Fulfillment
Supply Chain Matters
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Global wide consumer electronics giant Apple is managing multiple supply chain influenced levers geared at enabling a successful holiday fulfilment quarter. At the same time, the company’s iPhone production sourcing strategies continue to navigate a rather dynamic geo-political landscape in the ability to both leverage future growth markets and mitigate supply chain disruption or geo-political risks.
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By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Supply Chain Disruptions Cause Increased Shipments of Counterfeit Products appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
The Women’s Edge and Boston Globe Magazine Recognize Jill Clifford and FreightPlus as a Top 100 Women-Led Business in Massachusetts for 2024
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NOVEMBER 4, 2024
FreightPlus is honored to be recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for 2024, a testament to the company’s growth and excellence under the visionary leadership of President Jill Clifford. QUINCY, MA – NOV 4 , 2024 – FreightPlus, a leading provider of managed transportation services, is proud to announce that it has been named one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for 2024 by The Women’s Edge and the Boston Globe Magazine.
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Navigating the Pitfalls of Automated Fulfillment
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With great technology comes significant challenges, or so has been the consensus. While automated fulfillment promises to streamline operations and boost efficiency, it also introduces complexities that can trip up even the most seasoned managers. From labor dynamics to technological integration, understanding automated fulfillment hurdles is crucial for any business aiming to thrive in today’s competitive market.
Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.
Supplier Diversity: Looking Beyond the Media Cycles
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NOVEMBER 4, 2024
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Maersk Opens 24-Acre Distribution Center in the Philippines
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NOVEMBER 4, 2024
With a 76,000-pallet capacity, the distribution center is Maersk's largest in the country to date.
Made in Three Minutes, Feels Like a Sock: Are Spray-On Sneakers the Future? – The Wall Street Journal.
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I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. Made in Three Minutes, Feels Like a Sock: Are Spray-On Sneakers the Future? Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ.
Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.
Amazon Partners With Online Grocer Jüsto for Deliveries in Mexico
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NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The partnership helps Amazon expand the inventory of fresh products and supermarket staples available to shoppers in Mexico.
Supply Chain AI: 25 Current Use Cases (and a Handful of Future Ones)
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
When it came out, ChatGPT seemed like magic. It has led supply chain vendors to discuss how they currently use artificial intelligence. Further, virtually every supplier of supply chain solutions is eager to explain the ongoing investments they are making in artificial intelligence. Any device that can perceive its environment and can take actions that maximize its chance of success at some goal is engaged in some form of artificial intelligence.
Canada Port Disruption Sparks Fear of Wider Trade Snarls
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NOVEMBER 4, 2024
A leading business group called for government intervention to prevent costly economic damage.
Navigating Challenging Waters – Insights from Brian Webb, President of Port Services
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NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes Last month, a three-day East Coast port strike led to a tentative deal between the dock workers and port operators to increase wages significantly over the next six years. However, several outstanding issues remain, including automation.
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Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.
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