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Seven in Ten Supply Chain Professionals Still Experience Significant Challenges

Supply Chain Brain

In DispatchTrack's "2023 Supply Chain Perspective" survey, 72% of professionals said they're still experiencing significant supply chain challenges despite claims that the global crisis has improved.

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I-95 bridge collapse in Philadelphia: Closure expected to last 'a number of months'

Overdrive Online

A suspected tanker truck fire underneath an I-95 overpass in northeast Philadelphia caused the bridge to collapse Sunday morning. Both directions of the interstate are closed. Officials expect the repair and reconstruction process to take several months.

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In the Race to Electrification, the Humble Bus Is in the Lead

Supply Chain Brain

By 2032, about half of the world’s buses will be entirely battery-powered as will almost three out of four buses sold, according to BloombergNEF’s seventh annual Electric Vehicle Outlook.

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Canadian wildfire stresses truck air filters

Commercial Carrier Journal

Particulate matter in wildfire smoke presents health risks and can shorten a vehicle's air filter life.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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In the Nearshoring Game, Is China the Ultimate Winner?

Supply Chain Brain

Over the past 18 months, Chinese companies have leased up to 80% of industrial park space in Mexico to produce solar panels, electric vehicle batteries and housing materials.

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Watch: The Role of Demand Planning in Agility

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chains have always had to contend with disruptions, and that will not stop, says Lusi Zheng, senior director, advisory at Gartner. That's why planners must remain agile.