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Emerging Technologies

The Brewing Data Security Storm

Stormy weather may be ahead for companies that do not take the time to secure their IoT data now.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Second Ship from Bankrupt Hanjin Allowed into California Ports

The collapse of Hanjin under debts of $5.5 billion is causing havoc in global trade networks and a surge in freight rates.

Truckers began moving freight from the Hanjin Greece (above), one of roughly a dozen of the company's ships destined for the U.S. West Coast, out of the port of Long Beach Monday.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Bordering on Chaos: $14 Billion in Cargo Stranded at Sea

The global shipping disruption comes as companies are shipping merchandise to fill shelves for the holidays.

South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries estimates Hanjin Shipping needs more than 600 billion won to cover unpaid costs like fuel, including about 100 billion won immediately for payments such as to port operators to unload cargo from stranded ships.

Risk/Compliance

Supply Chain Managers: Are You the Biggest Risk in Your Supply Chain?

Avoid these three most common risks that companies create for themselves in the supply chain.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

More Hanjin Ships Seized as Freight Rates Surge and Cargo Owners Fret

Hanjin Shipping vessels have been seized at Chinese ports in the wake of the South Korean firm's collapse.

The court's move to rehabilitate the world's seventh-largest container shipper is seen as mainly procedural and an eventual liquidation of assets is likely, analysts and industry officials said.

Risk/Compliance

Make Big Trucks Physically Unable to Speed, Regulators Suggest

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Capping speeds for new large vehicles may reduce the 1,115 fatal crashes involving heavy trucks that occur annually.

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Fleet Management

Omnitracs Launches Critical Event Video to Enhance Driver Training and Improve Risk Management

Omnitracs | Solera Fleet Solutions

The solution increases driver behavior accountability and exoneration during accident litigation.

Omnitracs Critical Event Video (CEV) is a fully integrated in-cab video solution. CEV is a tool used by fleets to improve driver training and mitigate the liability risks associated with accidents and other critical events, such as hard braking, hard stops, loss of stability control and improper following distance.

Private Equity Giant Is Betting It Can Build a New Manufacturing Backbone for Nike

Apollo Global plans significant additional investment to create a vertically integrated manufacturing hub for Nike.

Private equity (PE) giant Apollo Global Management is betting it can build a regional apparel supply chain for Nike in the Americas, helping the Beaverton, Oregon-based sporting company to become more nimble and bring its manufacturing closer to home.

Procurement Fraud Management

Risk/Compliance

Latest Foxconn Worker Deaths Build Case for Apple to Move Operations from China

Samsung Electronics

The deaths of two Foxconn workers are a reminder of the stresses and hazards that can come with factory jobs in China.

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Material Handling Equipment

How to Cut Costs When Replacing Warehouse Equipment

Purchasing managers needing material handling equipment have some options to save money and their bottom line.

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Wanted: 1.4 Million New Supply Chain Workers by 2018

The logistics industry has a recruiting problem, but to most job seekers, it’s misunderstood—or invisible.

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