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Blockchain & Supply Chain Visibility: Will Blockchain Finally Eliminate Supply Chain Black Swans?

GlobalTranz

Supply chain risk is at the forefront of supply chain executives’ minds. Proper risk management can help supply chains navigate the complexities of post-hurricane recovery and increase productivity. Supply chain black swans occur without warning, and recovery can last months.

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How to Dispute a Walmart Deduction

SupplyPike

Deductions ( also known as chargebacks ) are the fines that suppliers receive from their retailers when a perceived issue has happened in the supplier’s supply chain. Additional information to collect: Supplier # Purchase Order # Freight Carrier Location Shipping Method: Pre-paid Collect Parcel Description.

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Biden Releases 1M Barrels/Day From Strategic Reserve, Shippers Hope for Results

Intelligent Audit

On March 31, 2022, President Biden announced initiatives to encourage the domestic production of energy-efficient technology and crude oil supply. This article will address the importance of this release and its impact on the supply chain. . Export surcharges rose to 24.25%, while imports rose to 28%.

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Current Events In Electric Trucking

Freight Plus

But that was before Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Irma and Tesla's entry level electric car (Model 3) experienced production delays. Diverting resources to fix Model 3 bottlenecks & increase battery production for Puerto Rico & other affected areas. ". Oliver told delegates. It has longevity.".

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Last-Mile Success - Closer and Faster

Cathy Roberson

Many retailers were slow to invest in required technologies until 2020 when the COVID pandemic temporarily forced physical stores to close and/or limit hours of operation, e-commerce purchases jumped, and last-mile delivery providers struggled to deliver goods on time to consumers. Costco, for example, acquired Innovel Solutions in 2020.

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Spot Tendering: Are You Prepared for Capacity Shortfalls in Your Transportation Operation?

BlueYonder

With the recent hurricanes that have hit Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico, we’ve seen another practical example where assumptions on carrier capacity are challenged at inopportune times. Additionally, you can get better, automated coverage of alternate carrier options given rejections by primary or secondary carriers on a lane.

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DHL Expands San Juan Cold Chain Facility

Supply Chain Brain

DHL Global Forwarding, Deutsche Post DHL Group’s air and ocean freight specialist, is expanding its Certified Life Science Station in the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico by investing in additional cold storage space and technology for the life sciences and healthcare sector.