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Best Practices for Supply Chain Digitalization
In today’s fast-paced, post-pandemic world, the old way of managing supply chains with static diagrams doesn’t cut it. Think of it as a living ecosystem constantly adapting to unpredictable disruptions and ever-changing demands. Consumers want their orders faster, personalized, and without a hitch, all while markets fluctuate and unexpected challenges arise. That’s where supply chain…
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How Smart Contracts Can Reshape the Supply Chain
In this era of rapid technological advancements, the supply chain industry has certainly not been left behind. It is undergoing a significant transformation with the adoption of technologies such as artificial intelligence and digital logistics. In fact, according to Gartner, by 2025 more than half of supply chain organizations will have a technology leadership role…
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Supply Chain Cybersecurity Trends
In today’s hyper-connected world, supply chains are the backbone of commerce, ensuring that goods and services flow seamlessly from manufacturers to retailers, to consumers. However, in the modern age of digitization, this interconnectedness also makes supply chains vulnerable to cyber threats. With each passing day, the importance of supply chain cybersecurity becomes more evident. According…
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Can Pallet Management be Improved with Artificial Intelligence?
When it comes to supply chain management, even the smallest improvements can lead to significant cost savings and operational efficiency. One area of supply chain management that can often be overlooked but plays a crucial role in its efficiency is pallet management. Pallets are often referred to as the unsung heroes of the supply chain,…
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Transportation Management in the Supply Chain
Transportation is a crucial aspect of the global supply chain. Whether it be by land, sea, or air, ensuring that products travel to their destinations safely and efficiently is no small task. As we look ahead to what 2023 will bring, some of the challenges from the pandemic will unfortunately remain. With higher costs impacting…
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Digital Logistics in the Supply Chain
In recent years, stakeholders throughout the supply chain — including manufacturers, retailers, and logistics services providers — have had to find new ways to remain efficient and adapt swiftly to an evolving economic environment. As 2020 brought the onset of the pandemic, businesses quickly realized that stay-at-home orders and tightened restrictions would fuel increased demand…
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How Port Automation is Shaping the Supply Chain
Ports play a crucial role in the success of the global supply chain. Over the last several years, port congestion has been at an all-time high, causing major disruptions throughout every industry. Ships waiting to drop their cargo for hours, and sometimes days, outside of shipping ports cause disruptions throughout the rest of the supply…
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How Digital Intelligence Builds Supply Chain Resiliency
Industries and consumers across the board have felt the impact of supply chain disruptions over the last several years. From baby formula to semiconductor chips, shortages continue to put strains on every market as businesses work to build back from the challenges posed by the peak of the pandemic. Many companies are hardening their infrastructure…