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Shipping Bosses Warn Maritime Security in the Red Sea Getting Worse Not Better

Supply Chain Brain

Military ships in the region have been attempting to thwart missile strikes on merchant vessels over the past few weeks, but the Houthis have continued their attacks.

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Data-driven Decisions for Flexible Supply Chain

Logistics Business Magazine

By Pascal Chandler (pictured), business consultant at cloud-based accountancy software bluQube The pandemic, Brexit, ongoing geopolitical conflicts, and rising inflation have placed unprecedented pressure on the global logistics industry. Soaring material costs, wavering customer demand, and disrupted shipping patterns are just some of the challenges businesses are continuing to face as a result.

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Digitalization: The Key to Reducing Material Waste in the Fashion Industry

Supply Chain Brain

Adopting emerging technologies is crucial for fashion companies that want to increase their margins, reduce their environmental footprint, and slash unsold inventory.

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How to Make Reverse Packaging Logistics More Efficient?

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Image source: Rawpixel.com | How to Make Reverse Packaging Logistics More Efficient? The way we handle packaging is very important in protecting the environment in a world where sustainability is becoming more and more important. This discussion centers on practical tactics for enhancing reverse packaging logistics, an insightful method for effectively repurposing spent materials back into the manufacturing process.

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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Duke Energy Decommissioning CATL Batteries at Major Marine Corps Base

Supply Chain Brain

Duke Energy said in a statement that it is planning to voluntarily move away from using CATL battery storage technologies by 2027 to support a "robust American supply chain.

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Why Investors Are Bullish on Supply Chain and Logistics Software Providers in 2024

Supply Chain Brain

For all its unpredictable ups and downs, the supply chain technology sector remains an attractive target for investors.

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India’s State Oil Refiners in Talks with Rosneft Over Term Deals

Supply Chain Brain

In total, Indian refiners want to lock in about 500,000 barrels per day of Russian crude supplies, said sources who could not be identified as negotiations are private.