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Software Solutions
NetLogistik’s Testing-as-a-Service to Elevate Testing Precision
NetLogistik announced its Testing-as-a-Service offering, designed to help companies overcome the challenges associated with manual testing while delivering accurate, reliable results.
Webinars
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain
December 3, 2024
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Fleet Management
Nearshoring Becomes Growing Interest in U.S. for Manufacturing in Mexico
Risk/Compliance
Resilinc Data Reveals Supply Chain Disruptions Are Up 30%
Risk/Compliance
The Need for Speed in the Face of Supply Disruptions
Fleet Management
New Tech Alliance to Transform U.S.-Mexico Nearshoring
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Retention
Pro Carrier Expands eCommerce Division with Senior Appointment
Personnel updates sees new appointments at Cin7, LeanDNA and more.
Retention
Unseen Hands: Labor Challenges in the Supply Chain
Since the global pandemic, many industries have faced challenges of workplace retention and additional hiring. The labor of the supply chain has been no different.
Mentorship Programs
Shattering Glass Ceilings at This Year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum
Register today for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum, scheduled for Nov. 12-13 in Atlanta.
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Sourcing Solutions
GEP Index Shows Asia's Suppliers Growing at Rapid Pace
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index continued in positive territory. This indicates another month where global supply chains got busier, and capacity was stretched across suppliers worldwide.
Fleet Management
Cargo Thieves Becoming More Discriminatory in Shipment Targets: CargoNet
CargoNet, a Verisk business, recorded 771 theft incidents in Q2 of 2024, representing a 33% increase compared to Q2 of 2023.
Regulations
Businesses Show Growing Optimism Amid Global Challenges: Report
Dun & Bradstreet releases its Q3 2024 Global Business Optimism Insights report. The latest quarterly report shows increased optimism across all five indices.
Carbon Footprint
Regulatory Focus on Forced Labor Spur Uptick in Adoption of Supply Chain Sustainability Software
New research from Verdantix found that recent EU supply chain due diligence regulations and social-related disclosures to improve supply chain transparency will drive a $7 billion market in supply chain sustainability software by 2029.
Regulations
Hurricane Beryl Projected to Cause up to $32B in Damage: AccuWeather
AccuWeather’s preliminary estimate of the total damage and economic loss from Hurricane Beryl sits at $28-32 billion.
Webinars
Get Ready for Peak Season: The Ultimate Checklist and Tools
July 30, 2024
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Lori Boyer, senior marketing communications manager at EasyPost, will walk through an easy-to-follow checklist, share the latest industry best practices and detail which tools are ranked as “critical” for peak season.
Worker Safety
Child Labor, Migrant Worker Risks Rising in U.S.
Child labor and risks to migrant workers have surged faster in the U.S. over the past two years than in any other nation.
Automation
Inventory Costs, Warehousing Capacity, Transportation Prices on the Rise
Respondents to the LMI survey continue to be largely optimistic about the future of the logistics industry.
Risk/Compliance
Businesses Lack Understanding of Risks with Third-Party Vendors, Suppliers and Contractors: Survey
Supply Wisdom unveils the findings of its first annual survey, "Risk Management in a Technology-Driven World," conducted to gauge attitudes toward risk management at companies of varying sizes and locations.
Regulations
TrusTrace Unveils Upgraded Forced Labor Prevention Solution
TrusTrace launches upgraded AI-powered Forced Labor Prevention (FLP) Solution, which will help brands proactively map out supply chains, screen it for risk and efficiently gather evidence for regulatory compliance.
3PL/4PL
Allianz Trade, BPL Unveil API-Powered Management Process for Non-Payment Insurance Enquiries
This industry-first collaboration is designed to transform how underwriters and brokers share enquiry data using Application Programming Interface (API) integration via Whitespace, a Verisk business.
3PL/4PL
Logisticians Adapting to Permanent Volatility in Their Supply Chains
The report found that uncertainty is now a near constant in the global economy, and that the smartest way to respond to steady times is to rekindle strategic projects and gather resources to improve resilience.
Project Management Software
Top Supply Chain Projects: ALOM Increases Warehouse Storage Capacity for Products Containing Lithium-ion Batteries
ALOM is building a new 170,000-square-foot state-of-the-art battery storage facility to meet fire code, workplace safety, insurance, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Risk/Compliance
7 Questions Businesses Should Ask Before Bringing on a Third Party
These questions can support due diligence process—and only if you’re happy with the answers should you bring a third party onboard.
Supply Chain Visibility
3 Ways to Cultivate a Successful Modern Supply Chain
Proper data management, visibility and collaboration are essential to building a more sustainable retail industry and engaging eco-conscious customers around the world.
AI/AR
Certa Reveals Generative AI-Powered Third-Party Management Capabilities
Certa released generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, marking a new era of efficient and intelligent third-party risk and compliance management.
COLD CHAIN
Cold Chain Solution Protects Temperature-Sensitive Cargo
Overhaul launched Cold Chain Quality Solution, a software solution that delivers unparalleled risk and quality management for time and temperature-sensitive cargo for the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and high-value food and beverage sectors.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Globalization Across the Rocky Seas of Supply Chain
Building redundancy into business models and nearshoring operations is integral to survival in this new multi-polar environment. The world is changing, and the seas are no exception.
Regulations
Rapidly Intensifying Hurricanes Pose Major Threat to U.S. Supply Chain
AccuWeather expert meteorologists are concerned about a serious threat of rapidly intensifying storms during the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season, which could leave families, businesses, and government leaders with less time to react and prepare.
Risk/Compliance
3 Lessons to Learn from Supply Chain Disruptions
With the right tools and technology on your side, you can enable your supply chain teams to operate at high velocity when a crisis does come.
Sourcing Solutions
The Relationship Between Sourcing and Brand Loyalty: Alexis Asks
As the market continues to evolve, the emphasis on sourcing will continue to grow and its importance will stand as a strategic priority for the future.
Rail & Intermodal
Potential Canadian Rail Strike Causes Increased Stress Along West Coast
The potential Canadian rail strike is causing more stress to West Coast shippers forced to divert containers to avoid potential operational issues, according to recent data from ITS Logistics.
Financial Management Software
Pros to Know: MUFG's Maureen Sullivan Talks Supply Chain Finance Programs
Maureen Sullivan, managing director, global head of supply chain finance for MUFG, was named one of our Lifetime Achievement award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.
Regulations
Preparing for the Costs of Supply Chain Disruptions
For businesses and their supply chain superheroes, these disruptions are having widespread impact. Impact that’s proving detrimental to teams, operations and our economy.
Financial Management Software
Half of Suppliers Expect Market Conditions to Be Positive
The Economic and Supplier Outlook 2024: Balancing Growth, Geopolitical Risks and Market Dynamics report sheds light on how suppliers expect their businesses to perform this year.
Automation
The Resurgence of RFID: Alexis Asks
As technology continues to evolve, RFID is poised to develop into a synonymous player in the game of inventory management.
Risk/Compliance
Secureframe Expands Suite of Automation to Bolster Security
The platform updates include support for a broader range of frameworks, including the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (NIST AI RMF) and ISO 42001, enabling teams to automate their compliance protocols.
Software Solutions
Cyberattacks, Labor Shortages, Oil Prices Top Threats to Supply Chains
According to the new Board 2024 Global Planning Survey, 73% of decision-makers are taking planning more seriously, with the Ukraine War, cost-of-living crisis, and ongoing supply chain disruptions acting as key catalysts.
Software Solutions
Sovos Introduces Indirect Tax Suite for Global Compliance
Part of the Sovos Compliance Cloud, the Indirect Tax Suite empowers enterprises to manage all of their indirect tax obligations with governments, buyers, suppliers and consumers.
Risk/Compliance
Cybersecurity Module to Provide Threat Intelligence to Supply Chains
Cybersixgill introduced its Third-Party Intelligence module, which delivers vendor-specific cybersecurity and threat intelligence to organizations’ security teams.