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New Panama Canal rail alternative into the US

Supply Chain and Logistics

We all know now that the Panama Canal is suffering from a lack of water, due to a prolonged drought. The result is limits on draft of ships traversing it. The Canal has also raised rates recently.

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Watch: Supply Chain Talent: What the Hell Happened?

Supply Chain Brain

When considering nearshoring, staffing experts can help with finding multilingual talent with the same values as yours, says Mia Mazal, business development and partnership manager at SWORKz.

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EU states agree to expand EV-charging station network

Supply Chain and Logistics

It’s clear that the EV ‘supply chain’ of charging stations has to expand to make EVs a success.

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Rio Tinto Strikes Rail Deal for Huge Iron Ore Mine in Guinea

Supply Chain Brain

Rio said it had struck a deal with Guinea and the Winning Consortium Simandou to develop the 600 kilometers of rail lines needed to transport the iron ore.

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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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Are our food products in shipping containers safe from fungi and mold spores.??

Shipping and Freight Resource

Within the food supply chain industry, there seems to be a general lack of knowledge about container stowage and environmental conditions aboard a ship. If you ask anyone in food export and imports about how and where their cargo is stowed, you will likely get a blank stare in many parts, even though there are […] The post Are our food products in shipping containers safe from fungi and mold spores.??

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Greening the Supply Chain: Top Sustainable Warehousing and Distribution Practices

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Greening the Supply Chain: Top Sustainable Warehousing and Distribution Practices | Image source: Pexels Any firm needs logistics to make sure that products are delivered to clients successfully and efficiently. However, have you ever given any thought to how these processes can affect the environment? What if we told you that these activities might be carried out sustainably, lessening their negative effects on the environment while also increasing their effectiveness?

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Why Is OT Cybersecurity Overlooked in Manufacturing?

Supply Chain Brain

Manufacturers must address the serious cybersecurity risks associated with the convergence of IT and operational technology (OT) networks.

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Lessons From The NFL Draft: Building a Strong Logistics Team

Locus

The NFL is one of the most competitive and rewarding sports arenas of all time! We’ve heard the inspiring stories of many legendary players in the National Football League – Lamar Jackson, Josh Jacobs, Dornell Docket, Jimmy Graham, Michael Oher, and many more! The tactical combination of perseverance, hard work, talent, mental toughness, and luck helped them reach the pinnacle of their careers.

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Can the U.K. Help American Manufacturers Shift Their Sourcing of Critical Materials?

Supply Chain Brain

The Biden Administration is looking to the United Kingdom as a source of critical minerals for automakers and other high-tech manufacturers.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.