Wed.Jul 31, 2024

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Drug Supply Chains Need Better Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

Better communication is needed about the flow of drugs, from the manufacturer, through the distribution network to the hospital and, at the end, how those medications are being prescribed.

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Fraley and Schilling

Commercial Carrier Journal

Nearly one-in-four truck drivers surveyed by CCJ would leave their carrier for a fleet that allows them to choose their own routes and hauls.

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How Integrated Tactical Planning Enables Enhanced Decision-Making and Improved Outcomes

Supply Chain Brain

Formalizing weekly and daily execution processes helps to align short-term corporate activities with the goals articulated by corporate strategists.

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Walking the Tightrope to a Healthier Life: 5 Ways to Improve Work-Life Balance

Women in Trucking

Work-life balance can often be a struggle for many. Leaders of the 2024 Top Woman-Owned Businesses in Transportation share their advice.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Building the Automation Framework

Supply Chain Brain

Automation is no longer an option. Leaders of businesses large and small are demanding that their teams quickly implement automated supply chains.

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Boeing Names New CEO as Company Reports $1.4B in Q2 Losses

Supply Chain Brain

The company has not logged a profitable year since 2019, reporting a combined $33.3 billion in losses in the years that have followed.

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Freight Brokers Hopeful That Demand Picks Up: Survey

Food Logistics

Most brokers appear optimistic that volume growth is just around the bend, despite demand challenges.

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Invisible Threats A 2024 Guide to Managing Hidden Supply Chain Risks

Supply Chain Brain

Invisible Threats gives supply chain professionals guidance on identifying risk hotspots right now based on data analysis of private and public companies’ financial health, by NAISC.

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New Clark Sales Partner for Morocco

Logistics Business Magazine

Clark Europe has gained a new contractual partner for Morocco in Techniplus. The market leader for the maintenance and repair of vehicles in port handling in Morocco will take over all sales activities for Clark Europe in Morocco in future. With this strategic step, Clark aims to further expand its sales activities in the North African market. Techniplus was founded in 1991 in Casablanca and is owned by Motherwell Bridge Industries Ltd. based in Malta.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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How AI and Low Code Are Helping Build Agile Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Join Bizagi and Tech Mahindra for an engaging webinar where we showcase how AI and Low Code are helping build agile supply chains. During this webinar we will demonstrate real-time visibility, effective escalation, and seamless collaboration through a supply chain use case.

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Outdoor Furniture Shipping: Ensuring Safe and Secure Delivery

GoShip Blog

Shipping outdoor furniture is all about making sure those pieces arrive in one piece, ready to spruce up a backyard or patio. We all know how exciting it is to get new furniture, but the process of getting it there can be a bit overwhelming. Picture this: you’ve just purchased a beautiful wicker sofa set that’s perfect for those summer barbecues.

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Temu Sellers Protest Against Company Over Fines for Customer Returns

Supply Chain Brain

The new penalties reportedly went into effect in April, fining sellers up to five times the original value of a sale when a customer returns a purchase for a refund.

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Partnership Aims to Bring 100,000 New BYD Electric Vehicles to Uber Platform

NGT News

Uber Technologies Inc. and BYD Co. Ltd. have formed a multi-year strategic partnership designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across key global markets. Beginning first in Europe and Latin America, the partnership is expected to offer drivers access to best-in-class pricing and financing for BYD vehicles on the Uber […] The post Partnership Aims to Bring 100,000 New BYD Electric Vehicles to Uber Platform appeared first on NGT News.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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A Guide to Right-sized Packaging for 3PL

Supply Chain Brain

Right-sized packaging automation offers many benefits, including reduced labor and shipping costs, increased throughput, and an overall lower carbon footprint. In this guide, we’ll share some of the challenges 3PLs experience and how an On Demand Packaging® solution can help.

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Leapmotor International Ships First Batch of EVs from China to Europe

NGT News

Leapmotor International, a 51/49 Stellantis-led joint venture by Stellantis and Leapmotor, has shipped the first batch of Leapmotor electric vehicles — C10 SUVs and T03 cars — from Shanghai, China, to European ports. This marks a milestone in the partnership and demonstrates the shared commitment to quickly providing sustainable mobility and innovation to the European […] The post Leapmotor International Ships First Batch of EVs from China to Europe appeared first on NGT News.

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How to Optimize the Design of Your Supply Chain Network

Supply Chain Brain

Your supply chain network forms the foundation that your business is built upon. Designing and deploying a robust supply chain network will position your company for growth, while failing to do so can put your business on shaky ground.

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Fleet Management 101: What It Is and How to Implement It

3PL Links

Fleet Management 101: What It Is and How to Implement It | Image source: rawpixel.com The use of fleet management systems in transportation and trucking companies has grown dramatically worldwide. This fact arises for a number of reasons, one of which is the nation’s increasing trajectory of technological adoption. This kind of solution covers the widest range of market sectors by allowing the option to assess the outcomes with various automobiles.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

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

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Delta CEO Says CrowdStrike Crash Could Cost Airline $500K

Supply Chain Brain

Although Delta was one of many airlines affected by outage, it appeared to have been hit the hardest, after needing five days to get its crew tracking systems back online.

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Dynamic Voyage Optimization Platform used by MOL

Logistics Business Magazine

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has decided to introduce the dynamic voyage optimization platform ‘Wayfinder’ developed by Sofar Ocean from the USA to its group’s operating vessels, aiming to reduce GHG emissions by improving fuel efficiency. Wayfinder provides the optimal speed and route for safe and efficient navigation to each ship daily.

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Optimal Parcel Packing For Cost

Supply Chain Brain

For all but the 3-4 largest retailers in the US, packing cost-optimally has been an elusive goal with a few available solutions. In this white paper, we’ll measure and triage cost factors from transportation to materials to labor and show how Paccurate’s cartonization engine can help in areas where standardization is no longer good enough.

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Oil and Gas Supply Chain Optimization

Log-hub

3 min read The oil and gas industry is one of the most complex and critical sectors in the global economy. It encompasses exploration, extraction, refining, transportation, and marketing of petroleum products. The supply chain for this industry is intricate and highly sensitive to market dynamics, geopolitical factors, environmental regulations, and technological advancements.

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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Balancing Technology and Humanity in the Age of AI

Logistics Viewpoints

A nation divided, a political party at war with itself, bitter rivals seeking nomination, an assassination attempt. If this seems like a transcript of the evening news, representing some of the most challenging times in US history, think again. This was the setting for Abraham Lincoln’s first inaugural speech in 1861. The president’s call to “the better angels of our nature” is an enduring line, both because of the beauty of the words and the meaning behind them.

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China’s BYD Seeks Entry to Canada EV Market Despite Likely Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

Canada is set to wrap a 30-day consultation on measures to restrict Chinese EV imports on August 1 — including higher tariffs to align with the U.S. and EU.

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China’s B2C E-Commerce: Surging Volumes and Impact on Air Cargo

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home China’s B2C E-Commerce: Surging Volumes and Impact on Air Cargo Judah Levine In the past year, there has been a notable surge in B2C e-commerce parcels from China to the US and Europe, predominantly transported by air cargo.

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The Impact of the U.S. Presidential Election on U.S. Foreign Trade

MTS Logistics

Just a few months remain until the 2024 U.S. presidential election, and markets throughout the world are anxiously watching the political scene develop. The U.S. is a major player in international trade, investment flows, and economic trends because it is the anchor of the global economy. Thus, this election is not just a national but also a worldwide event with profound effects on trade dynamics, geopolitics, and economic stability.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

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.