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Pre-Peak Season Shipping Activity Stresses Import Volumes
Pre-retail peak season shipping activity has brought moderate volume increases to most markets, but a lack of equipment has stressed import volumes at origin, according to the ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index from ITS Logistics.
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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
Fleet Management
New Tech Alliance to Transform U.S.-Mexico Nearshoring
Project Management Software
A Look Ahead to 2024 Peak Season
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Global Shipping Costs, Container Prices Continue to Surge
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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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Retail
Consumer Spending Cools Down Amid Rising Inflation
Overall consumer spending nationwide in both grocery and retail experiences a cooldown as cost of goods increases, according to new data from Fiserv Inc.
Manufacturing
Manufacturers Slow to Deploy Gen AI Initiatives as Concerns Around Accuracy Rise
Lucidworks releases new manufacturing findings from its second annual Generative AI Global Benchmark Study. The study gathered input from over 2,500 leaders involved in AI technology decision-making worldwide.
Manufacturing
Dimerco Express Group Advisory Service to Expand India Manufacturing Market
Dimerco Express Group introduces a new Expand to India advisory service in Chennai/Tamil Nadu, India to help manufacturers seeking to establish new production and distribution operations in the dynamic Indian market.
Hiring
Applied Manufacturing Technologies Strengthens Engineering Services Department
Personnel updates sees new appointments at Ericsson, AMT and more.
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.
WMS/TMS
Top Supply Chain Projects: Deposco's Flexible WMS Helps Alogistico Meet Tight Shipping Demands
Alogistico deployed Deposco's cloud-based warehouse management system to ship 1,000 orders of swimwear products in one week.
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.
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.
Project Management Software
Top Supply Chain Projects: Working Smarter, Together
This year's supply chain projects focused on sustainability, automation, streamlining manual processes, enhancing traceability, mitigating risk and optimizing the overall supply chain.
Manufacturing
The Key Role of Third-Party Management to Unlock China Plus One Success
By prioritizing effective management of third-party relationships, companies can unlock the full potential of the China Plus One strategy.
Manufacturing
Global Manufacturing Activity Jumped in May: GEP Study
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index increased notably in May to 0.21, from -0.18 in April, signaling that global vendors are working at capacity.
AI/AR
Manufacturers Increasingly Investing in AI, IoT, Automation
Manufacturing remains the foundation of supply chains, continuing to face new opportunities and challenges as it stabilizes from the COVID-19 pandemic.
AI/AR
SICK Inspector83x Delivers AI-Powered Quality Control
With the launch of its Inspector83x 2D vision sensor, SICK has enabled out-of-the-box Artificial Intelligence machine vision inspections for common inline inspection tasks in demanding high-speed production.
Manufacturing
B2B Web Store Woes Drive Manufacturing Buyers Elsewhere
Recent survey conducted by Sapio Research and commissioned by Sana Commerce reveals that while 77% of manufacturing buyers shop online three or more times per week, persistent order errors have left 77% reluctant to online purchases.
Manufacturing
Hexagon Helps Manufacturers Scan Anything with Handheld 3D Scanners
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division introduces new handheld 3D scanning technology that complements its broad range of manufacturing inspection devices.
AI/AR
Supply Chain Industry at Critical Inflection Point Amid Economic Pressures and AI Integration
A Fictiv survey indicates that the manufacturing industry is at an inflection point—poised between innovation, growth, and the drive to reduce costs and increase profitability.
AI/AR
90% of Manufacturers Are Investing in AI But Many Still Feel Behind: Survey
Despite 90% of manufacturers utilizing some form of AI in their operations, the survey revealed there is a level of imposter syndrome when it comes to AI implementation and progress.
Manufacturing
The Battle for Traceability in Healthcare Supply Chains
Adopting traceability technologies provides more than just enhanced safety. Manufacturers gain valuable data that helps optimize supply chain operations and mitigate risk.
Regulations
Navigating Developments in Fulfillment: Alexis Asks
Potential social media bans, tariffs and a focus on the regulation of Chinese goods is dicey water to navigate today.
Manufacturing
Facing Manufacturing’s Next Strategic Challenge
If your company is like most successful manufacturing companies, it came together gradually, over decades. Now that those times have changed, your firm will need to change with them.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Allianz Trade Study Finds 8 Out of 10 Companies Feel Confident About Exports
According to an Allianz Trade survey, eight out of 10 exporters feel confident about exports, despite all of the challenges overseas. However non-payment risk is still top of mind, and 53% of companies are considering relocating supply chains.
Emerging Technologies
Supplyframe Finds Growth Opportunities for the Electronics Industry
Based on feedback from customers and partners, Supplyframe created a baseline for digital maturity, focusing on organizational structure, people and talent.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Pros to Know: ALOM's Rich Watson Talks Supplier Nearsourcing Initiative
Rich Watson, director of supply base for ALOM, was named one of our Top Procurement Pros award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.
Manufacturing
ServiceNow Delivers More Efficient Operations for Manufacturing Industry
ServiceNow announces new purpose-built solutions for the manufacturing industry to help power faster, more efficient operations and better employee experiences.
Fleet Management
GEP Study Shows Global Supply Chains Operating at Close to Full Capacity
Improving activity across global supply chains are a direct result of healthier demand, which has picked up consistently in the year-to-date after considerable weakness in 2023.
Emerging Technologies
Why 5G Fixed Wireless Access is the Secret to Unlocking Industry 4.0
When implemented and managed effectively, 5G FWA empowers manufacturing organizations to expand operations, maintain agility, ensure business continuity and ultimately, secure a competitive edge.
Supply Chain Education
Next Generation Workers: The Future of Supply Chain Careers
For the Gen Zers diving into supply chain careers: look for opportunities at all types of companies.
Mentorship Programs
Pros to Know: ALOM's Hannah Kain Blazes Path for Women in Supply Chain
Hannah Kain, president and CEO of ALOM, was named one of our Lifetime Achievement award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.
Manufacturing
The Generations Set to Close Manufacturing’s Talent Gap are Fast Arriving
The next generation of manufacturing workers have a lot to look forward to as the industry retakes its place as an impactful, established and proud economic driver in the eyes of the nation.