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DHL Steps Back Into U.S. Package Delivery in Challenge to UPS, FedEx
Deutsche Post AG’s DHL business is tiptoeing back into the domestic parcel delivery in the U.S., drawn in by the strong growth in e-commerce to bring new competition to a market that’s been dominated by United Parcel Service Inc. and FedEx Corp. for a decade.
On the West Coast, Ports Brace for Steel Tariffs
It's a normal weekday at the Port of Vancouver. That means by noon, piles of steel slab cover the work yard at the docks on the Columbia River.
Clear Sailing for Ocean Carriers in 2018 — If They Don’t Blow It
The coming year looks like smooth sailing for container-shipping lines — if they can meet shippers’ increasing demands for service.
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Blockchain: The Key to a Seamless Supply Chain
With the ability to automatically and accurately share data across corporate boundaries, blockchain is more than just hype. It has the potential to be a true game-changer. On par with how email changed the way we communicate in business, blockchain is on the cusp of a tremendous breakthrough in how products and the data associated with them move across the supply chain. -Melanie Nuce, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, GS1 US
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Emerging Technologies Changing the Way We Solve Distribution Challenges
Emerging technologies are offering new ways to solve today's distribution challenges—disruptions caused by a shortage of labor, higher customer expectations and the shift to smaller, more frequent, just-in-time orders that are driving more each picking in the distribution center. These innovations are making it possible to increase productivity and efficiency, reduce dependence on labor and provide greater flexibility to scale operations up or down as the needs of the business change. -Roger Counihan, Emerging Technologies Strategist, Fortna
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How Technology Is Easing the Truck Capacity Crisis
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Three Megatrends Driving International Logistics
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Six Ways Procurement Officers Can Prepare for Brexit
During this time of uncertainty procurement professionals should take the opportunity to elevate their role as a trusted advisor, says Andrew Coulcher, group membership and knowledge director of CIPS.
Your Next Sneakers Will Come From Trees
Allbirds, the Silicon Valley startup behind a wildly popular wool sneaker, is pivoting from sheep to trees.
Ending Slavery in Supply Chains, Part 2: An Action Plan for Business
"Zero tolerance" is the only way to approach the issue of human trafficking and slavery in supply chains. But how can companies make that happen?
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What Stands in the Way of Supply Chain Efficiency Today
Across industries, companies large and small are facing similar supply chain challenges: managing an overwhelming availability of data; meeting the growing demands of globalization; and hopping the artificial-intelligence and machine-learning bandwagon.
From EDI to Blockchain
B2B efforts are now three decades old; yet, the primary mechanisms are based on manual efforts. The dependency on spreadsheets is limiting the evolution of supply chain visibility. EDI is the backbone of today's visibility, but the future of visibility will change dramatically through blockchain. -Lora Cecere, Founder, Supply Chain Insights
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