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Latin America’s Prospects for Trade and Logistics Development

Supply Chain Brain

Like all major regions of the world, Latin America is struggling to emerge from the shadow of the pandemic. But its long-term prospects for trade and logistics development are strong.

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Gartner to return to ProcureTECH23

PASA (Procurement and Supply Australasia)

Gartner has been locked in for a keynote spot for PASA’s ProcureTECH23 online conference. . Jeremy Suter, Gartner’s Director Advisory, returns to present to the online procurement audience tuning in to ProcureTECH on 28 and 29 March. . It will be Jeremy’s fifth appearance at the online. During his 2022 ProcureTECH presentation Jeremy spoke about the shift in digital transformation acceleration since the pandemic. .

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Watch: Split Shipments: What They Cost, and How to Avoid Them

Supply Chain Brain

Josh Bartel, chief executive officer of Hydrian Inventory Optimization, explains what split shipments are, why they happen, how they increase fulfillment costs, and how they can be avoided.

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PASA’s Procurement predictions for 2023

PASA (Procurement and Supply Australasia)

It is the time of year when fools willingly try to predict the trends and issues for the year ahead. The PASA CEO, Jonathan Dutton, is game to try and has compiled a shortlist of ten loose predictions and challenges for the procurement year ahead in 2023. An easier way to predict the future is to simply extrapolate the past. But, then, who foresaw Covid-19?

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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U.K.’s Felixstowe Port Seals 8.5% Pay Deal with Dock Workers

Supply Chain Brain

Workers at Felixstowe were among the first groups to strike in the summer over wages. Industrial action has subsequently spread.

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The Auto Parts Dilemma: How a New World Will Lead to The Critical Need for Packaging Versatility

Supply Chain Brain

The right packaging solutions are critical to unlocking efficiencies, reducing waste and answering the needs for the myriad products you’ll be shipping and customers you’ll be reaching now and in the future.

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Ukraine War: Odesa Port Reopens After Energy Network Hit

Supply Chain Brain

The port in the south of the country was closed after strikes on December 10 left 1.5 million people and all non-critical infrastructure without power.

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Europe Reports Shortages of Antibiotics

Supply Chain Brain

The shortages are a reminder that volatile turns in demand and supply that have marked the pandemic are still undercutting some sectors.

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American, JetBlue Expand Operating Partnership Challenged by DOJ

Supply Chain Brain

The partnership, which began in 2021, was challenged by the U.S. Justice Department seven months later. A federal judge is currently considering whether it violates antitrust laws.

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WTO Says Trump's U.S. Steel Tariffs Broke Global Trade Rules

Supply Chain Brain

The countries who brought the complaints are entitled, under WTO rules, to impose retaliatory tariffs on the U.S.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri