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A Newcomer to Trucking Tackles the Familiar Problem of Empty Miles

Supply Chain Brain

When a freight broker becomes a trucker, it inherits all of that industry’s built-in headaches. But Sage Freight was determined to operate efficiently in a notoriously unstable market.

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Europe Wants the Chips

Procurement Bulletin

UPS Avoids Strike UPS workers avoided a strike by agreeing to a five year deal that includes more pay. Shippers are feeling somewhat relieved to avoid another kick in the gut to supply chains. Europe Wants the Chips Now that AI is dominating everything we hear about these days, everyone is in a race to get semiconductor chips. Not to be outdone by the US chip act, the EU finalized a $47.5b Chips Act , an aggressive objective of producing 20% of the the world’s semiconductor chips by 2030.

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Indian PM Promises Financial Assistance to Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturers

Supply Chain Brain

During a speech at the SemiconIndia 2023 conference, Modi highlighted the government’s commitment to making policy changes that promote the growth of the Indian semiconductor sector.

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[Pod] Halfway to 2024: An Art of Procurement Mid-Year Check In w/ Kelly Barner and Philip Ideson

Art of Procurement

It has become our tradition to write an annual letter that accompanies the first podcast of the year. In 2023, The post [Pod] Halfway to 2024: An Art of Procurement Mid-Year Check In w/ Kelly Barner and Philip Ideson appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Watch: Jump-Starting Supply Chain Digitization

Supply Chain Brain

Getting started on digitizing your supply chain might seem intimidating, but it can all come together pretty quickly, says Jaymie Forrest, president and CEO of Activ Technologies, Inc.

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Cell and Gene Therapy: An Industry in Need of Supply Chain Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

Biocair, a courier service specializing in serving biotechnology providers, seeks the latest technology for monitoring and visibility of cell and gene-therapy shipments.

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How Monark Kept the Earth Moving With a Control Tower for Data Management

Supply Chain Brain

Holding exclusive rights to sell Caterpillar machinery in the Philippines, Monark Equipment Corp. seeks to streamline its dealership parts and services operation through new data-management software.

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Data-Driven Insights Are Key to Solving Supply Chain Woes

Supply Chain Brain

As technology improves, vendors can be more flexible with packaging options, variety and regional shipping.

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The Power of Partnerships: All Hands on Deck

Supply Chain Brain

True partnerships, we’ve learned, lie at the heart of countless profitable ventures. That’s especially true in supply chain management.

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Canada Set to Intervene in Dockworker Dispute to Keep Ports Open

Supply Chain Brain

Business groups lambasted the union, saying it was time for the government to intervene to ensure that the ports stay open.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Olympia Consolidates 12 DCs Into Three Without Compromising Efficiency

Supply Chain Brain

Sudden growth caused by an acquisition led Olympia Chimney Supply to seek help in selecting a third-party logistics provider to manage the transition, while consolidating its newly expanded distribution-center network.

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Drones Take Flight in Omnichannel Distribution Centers

Supply Chain Brain

Founded more than 80 years ago, Barrett Distribution Centers gets up to speed in managing inventory for fulfilling e-commerce orders, thanks to the use of autonomous drones.