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Inventory Woes, AI Powered Climate Forecasting, and the Return of Cargo Crime
S&P report finds most firms overlook climate risks hidden in supply chains
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Jun 192 min read
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From PMI Signals to Policy Shifts: Key Operational Trends (May 19–25)
The Institute for Supply Chain Management (ISM) April 2025 survey showed slowing (contracting) in Manufacturing yet modest growth in...
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May 272 min read
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Supply Chain agility in focus: Freight Disruptions, Tariffs, Inventory Swings, and Labor all in Flux
Despite global trade uncertainties, logistics related employment increased by 23,000 jobs in April 2025 Global supply chain dynamics...
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May 182 min read
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Tariffs, Trade Talks & Supply Chain Shifts: May 2025 Operations Highlights
Global operations leaders are navigating a volatile landscape this May, marked by escalating trade tensions, shifting supply chains, and...
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May 112 min read
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Here We Go Again: Trump’s Trade War Round 2
Entering 2025, we find ourselves revisiting an economic policy with a controversial legacy: import tariffs . As former President Donald...
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Dec 23, 20243 min read
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Why Does the United States Have So Many Drug Shortages?
Drug shortages in the United States have become an increasingly severe problem, with major impacts on healthcare providers and patients...
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Nov 3, 20242 min read
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The Negative Impact of Unions and Port Strikes on the Domestic Supply Chain
Unions, historically established to protect workers' rights and advocate for better wages and conditions, have become increasingly...
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Oct 9, 20243 min read
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Aaarrgh! Modern Day Pirates: A Threat to Global Shipping Logistics
I was reading a bedtime story to my daughter about Pirates and was amused by the pages filled with playful and romanticized images of...
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May 24, 20242 min read
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5 Strategies for Effective Supply Chain Management
Title: 5 Strategies for Effective Supply Chain Management Introduction: Supply chain management plays a crucial role in the success of...
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Mar 1, 20242 min read
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How to Optimize Inventory Management for Cost Reduction
Inventory management plays a crucial role in the success of any business, especially when it comes to cost reduction. Efficiently...
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Mar 1, 20242 min read
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