Sourcing & Procurement: Page 65

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Seasonal Demand and Supply Woes Keep Freight Costs High: Alexis Asks

Peak shipping season is around the corner. Marked by heightened demand for goods in the run-up to Christmas, ocean freight rates are expected to remain high, and several factors contribute to this outlook.

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Motion to Purchase Industrial Products Distributor

Motion Industries signs a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of Canadian-based LSI Supply Inc. and its sister company 273 Ontario (which trades as LSI).

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Target Names Amy Tu Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

Personnel updates sees new appointments at Netstock, Sparck and more.

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Project Management Software

State of Public Procurement Report Highlights Critical Gap Between Project Demand and Workforce Capacity

This year’s 2024 State of Public Procurement report from Euna Solutions highlights the rise of network-powered procurement,

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Logistics, Retail, Manufacturing Companies to Leverage Innovative Technologies: Study

Supply chain disruptions and labor challenges are driving distribution operations to manage throughput more efficiently to remain competitive, according to a new research report completed by Incisiv, Verizon and Ericsson.

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Importers Continue Shift to Mexico Amid Political Changes: Study

Redwood Logistics

Spurred by rising labor costs in Asia and ongoing trade disputes, Mexico continues to grow as a hub for manufacturing and commerce, and not just with the United States.

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Demand for Raw Materials and Semi-Manufactured Goods Weakens

In July, the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index signaled underutilized capacity at global suppliers for the first time since April, falling to a four-month low.

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Risk/Compliance

Consumer Preferences and Retailer Performance During Extreme Weather Events: Survey

RELEX Solutions

A new survey conducted by RELEX Solutions sheds light on these changing consumer preferences, lingering pandemic effects and the critical need for improvement in retailer preparedness.

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Financial Management Software

How to Maintain Profits and Earn Consumer Trust Amid Price Cuts

With the proper in-depth market insights, sellers can remain competitive and confident on the path of price-cutting while nurturing the current and future success of their business.

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The Returns Riddle in Modern Warehousing

By making strategic choices and leveraging the right tools and partners, you can turn this challenge into a revenue-boosting opportunity.

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Carbon Footprint

3 Critical Investments for a More Sustainable Supply Chain

Through targeted investments, increased transparency and data-backed compliance and reporting we can ensure true environmental and social impact in addition to growth.

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International Longshoremen’s Association Preps for Possible Strike Oct. 1

International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA)

Wage Scale Committee Meetings will be held beginning Sept. 4 to review demands the ILA makes to USMX and to prepare for a potential coast-wide strike Oct. 1 if a new agreement is not reached by then.

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