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Virus Update: U.S. Factory Production in Declines; Jobless Claims Fall to Pandemic Low

July 15, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

The latest supply-chain news and insights on the novel coronavirus and global response to the outbreak.

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How to Mitigate Risk in Your Supply Chain

June 9, 2021

Thomson Reuters

International trade is complex due to global networks consisting of manufacturers, business partners, suppliers, and other third parties with the possibility of risk in every link within the supply chain. To successfully mitigate these potential risks, it is important for you to understand the myriad connections that may trigger exposure.

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Watch: Advice for Supply-Chain Planners in 2020

October 14, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

David Barton, general manager for North America with ToolsGroup, describes the ways in which various industries are approaching the challenge of planning for demand in an environment of extreme uncertainty.

From Bikes to Prosecco, Covid Is a Dress Rehearsal for Brexit

October 13, 2020

Bloomberg

Faced with the double challenge of Brexit and COVID-19, U.K. supply chains are being thrown into disarray.

VIDEO

Watch: The Complexities of Export Compliance

October 12, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A panel discussion focusing on the latest changes in rules and regulations governing U.S. exports, both at origin and destination.

U.K.’s First Free Port Since 2012 to Open Next Year

October 7, 2020

Bloomberg

Britain will open its first free port since 2012 in an effort to boost growth after Brexit, says U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak.

Port of Rotterdam Pilot Uses AI Microgrid to Trade Renewables

October 6, 2020

Bloomberg

The Port of Rotterdam is testing technology to manage and trade renewable energy consumption, finding the effort has already made a significant cost savings.

Second Cyberattack in a Week Hits Global Shipping Industry

October 2, 2020

Bloomberg

The cyberattack is raising concern about disruptions to supply chains already straining to move goods heading into the usual peak season for consumer demand.

[IDC Analyst Report] Oracle: Putting the Business Process First in IoT

September 30, 2020

Oracle

Here's what IDC’s lead internet-of-things analyst has to say about Oracle’s IoT Intelligent Applications.

Deep Analysis Analyst Brief: Oracle Intelligent Track and Trace

September 30, 2020

Oracle

In its latest report, advisory firm Deep Analysis examines the capabilities of Oracle Intelligent Track and Trace, and how it can help solve supply-chain process limitations.