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Procurement Teams ‘Need to Think Ten Times Bigger’ DPW Founder Says

DPW predicts that 2025 will see a concerted drive towards a digital revolution in procurement, signaling a shift from operational technologies to more strategic, relationship-driven solutions.

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Vancouver Port’s Grain Workers Go on Strike in Middle of Harvest Season

Vancouver handled about 52% of grain produced across Canada last year, according to the Grain Growers of Canada trade group.

The Viterra Cascadia Terminal, a grain elevator and export facility, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Photographer: Taehoon Kim/Bloomberg

Pair of U.S. Railroads Halt Grain Shipments into Mexico Over Backlogs

BNSF stopped issuing permits for trains carrying grain into Mexico between August 21 and September 20, before extending the policy through September 30.

Victorville, California. October 2015. Photo: iStock / Angel Di Billo

Is Christmas Coming Early? Retailers and Consumers Seem to Be Making it So

Consumer shipping habits may be echoing retailers’ more cautious inventory strategies.

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Five Ways to Maximize Workforce Flexibility and Efficiency in High-Volume Hiring

By prioritizing workforce quality and focusing on compliance, businesses can ensure they’re bringing in the best candidates for the job.

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Drought Shrivels Mississippi River, Threatens to Disrupt U.S. Food Exports

Dry conditions across the Ohio River basin, which feeds the Mississippi, have worsened already-low water levels at the large river.

Low water levels on the Mississippi River in Memphis, Tennessee. Photo: Houston Cofield/Bloomberg

With Rising Product Recalls, It Pays to Reevaluate Your Supply Chain

Product recalls are becoming a daily occurrence, posing a serious challenge for manufacturers.

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Sourcing from the Americas Now the Focus of U.S. Importers, Survey Says

Nearly half of respondents (47%) believe the primary benefit to having a more diversified supply chain is reducing the risk of disruption from various events such as natural disasters.

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Mediterranean Nations Push for United Approach to Water Conservation

Cyprus agriculture minister Maria Panayiotou said that Europe experienced its worst drought conditions in 500 years in 2023.

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Are Alternate Delivery Locations the Answer to Combating Porch Piracy?

With alternative delivery locations, retailers can ensure that their customers enjoy a worry-free shopping experience, especially when they are traveling and out of town enjoying summer vacations.

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Walmart Offers Third-Party Fulfillment

The move means Walmart could redefine the e-commerce logistics landscape, offering an alternative to Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon service.

East San Francisco Bay Area. November 2020. Photo: iStock.com/Sundry Photography

Are Container Freight Contract Derivatives Finally the Solution to Market Volatility?

Index-linked contracts combined with derivatives could actually create a completely predictable freight rate environment. Perhaps.

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