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Top Suppliers of Transportation Execution and Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system.

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The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration

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Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. And in the rail car. The ROI will only multiply with visibility into supplies and goods from end to end. The impact?

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How AI and Automation are Transforming Manufacturing Supply Chains

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The Manufacturing Supply Chain Journey through AI and Automation Manufacturing Supply Chains Explained The manufacturing supply chain comprises all the processes a business uses to turn raw materials and components into final products that are ready to be sold to customers, whether these are consumers or other businesses.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 20 – 26)

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billion ‘Green Gateway’ rail expansion The CrowdStrike software bug that crashed Microsoft operating systems and caused the largest IT outage in history caused disruptions at U.S. based carrier’s role in Mexico as nearshoring manufacturing trends drive more cross-border trade. And they present a host of logistical challenges.

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Molex Prizes Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

The fact that most manufacturers struggled to achieve supply chain agility during COVID is not news. Molex has more than 80 manufacturing facilities around the world supported by an 18,000 strong supplier eco-system that provide raw materials, electronic components, and services. Molex Realizes it Needs Better Visibility.

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Blue Yonder at BVL Supply Chain CX in Berlin: A New Vision for Transformational Supply Chains

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Events like BVL Supply Chain CX showcase this complexity and innovation in full force, highlighting Logistics Service Providers, Manufacturers, and Retailers that are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with cutting-edge technology. But the question we encountered most frequently was, “ What makes Blue Yonder different? ”

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Resilinc Reveals the Top 5 Supply Chain Disruptions of 2024

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The top five industries that felt the impact were Life Sciences, Healthcare, General Manufacturing, High Tech, and Automotive, marking the fourth year in a row that these particular industries have been the most impacted. Labor issues played a major role in impacting most industries in the U.S. From the ILA U.S.