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Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

Port congestion is blamed on finger-pointing and limited space for containers. In this article, we explore collapsible containers as a solution to create more space at ports. These containers fold up to reduce storage footprint, but their higher upfront cost is a hurdle to widespread adoption.
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Trends 2022: Supply Chain

The article discusses significant trends in supply chain management for 2022. Key takeaways include increased focus on digital transformation, supply chain visibility, and resilience. Technology like AI and automation is expected to play a significant role. More investment will likely be in 3PL and 4PL services, micro-warehouses, and more extensive storage facilities. Sustainability and talent shortages are also pressing issues. Supply chains are expected to become more adaptable and responsive to disruptions.
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Ukraine and the Supply Chain

E-commerce growth strains last-mile delivery, raising costs and creating traffic congestion. This article explores innovative solutions like autonomous cargo systems and AI for warehouses. It also discusses efforts for sustainable deliveries with electric vehicles and route optimization.
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Remembering D-Day: A Logistics Miracle

The rise of e-commerce has made last-mile delivery crucial. This article explores challenges like traffic and cost and then highlights innovations like underground cargo systems and AI-powered solutions. It concludes by discussing sustainability efforts and predicts continued advancements in last-mile logistics.
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Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile

Supply chains were disrupted by the pandemic, but they adapted. Now, agility is key to success. This article explores what agility means in logistics and how businesses can achieve it through tech, data analysis, and diversification.
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The Rise of the Agile Supply Chain

The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains. The article argues that agility is now essential for success. It explores agility and how companies can achieve it through digital transformation, risk management, and other strategies.
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The Supply Chain’s Groundhog Day Experience

This article compares ongoing supply chain challenges to the movie Groundhog Day. Like the movie's main character, supply chain professionals are stuck in a loop of recurring problems like COVID disruptions, dependence on China, labor shortages, and inflation. However, there are solutions. Building agile and resilient supply chains, shifting to "just-in-case" models, diversifying suppliers, and using automation are ways to break free from this loop and ensure future success.
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Water is as Important to Some Industries as Electricity

This article discusses the looming global water crisis driven by climate change, population growth, and uneven distribution. It emphasizes the risks to businesses and calls for a multi-pronged approach involving governments, industries, and NGOs to manage water more efficiently and sustainably.