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U.S. Trade Activity Shows Resilience Amid Challenging Global Conditions

Transaction volumes across U.S. supply chains grew at their fastest pace in more than two years as domestic trade activity showed renewed signs of resilience following a recent slump, according to new Tradeshift data.

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Sourcing & Procurement

Procurement Operating Costs Increase for First Time in a Decade

The Hackett Group Inc.

Procurement operating costs at typical companies increased for the first time in more than a decade this year, in response to unprecedented uncertainty.

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Fleet Management

Problem-Solving through Humanization in the Supply Chain

Global supply chains are vast entities incorporating companies, communication systems, software and a dizzying array of machinery. But as it turns out, the most important component are people who have the tools and the permission to do the right thing.

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Carbon Footprint

The Small Business Blind Spot in Supply Chains

World Resources Institute

When large companies push or pull SMEs to align with their supply chain sustainability targets without providing adequate support, that can leave supply chains vulnerable to future disturbances.

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Emerging Technologies

How Quantum-Enhanced Generative AI Could Help Optimize Supply Chains

Zapata Computing

Businesses that deploy tensor networks for optimization may not only gain an advantage today, but they would also be in position to gain a potentially greater advantage as quantum hardware becomes more powerful.

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Financial Management Software

Dynamic Discounting Solution to Optimize Supply Chain Performance

This solution enables organizations to capture early payment discounts while providing their suppliers with faster access to working capital.

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Material Handling Equipment

Automated Storage & Retrieval System Revenues to Surpass $15B by 2030

In addition, new warehouse building is expected to drop by as much as 35% in 2023 compared to 2022.

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Material Handling Equipment

Walkie Counterbalance Stackers Dubbed Alternative to Traditional Rider Forklifts

Big Joe Forklifts

Available in 3,000- and 3,500-pound capacities, these new walkie stackers are ideal for smaller facilities as a one truck solution or as a supplemental piece of equipment in larger facilities.

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7 Steps to a Sustainable Warehouse

Fully embracing these trends requires employee engagement and education in sustainability initiatives. Training programs and awareness campaigns are essential to encourage employees to adopt eco-friendly practices.

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Waste Reduction

A Circular Economy in the Midst of 'Prime Days': Alexis Asks

Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain. Retailers are turning to seasonal deals, like Amazon's Prime Day, to drive sales— an opportunity for the circular economy to score big.

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LAST CALL: Submissions Close Friday, July 14 for Women in Supply Chain Award

This award honors female supply chain leaders and executives. NEW THIS YEAR, this award is now ALSO open to Food Logistics' readers as well. Submissions close July 14.

Home Pick-Ups Latest Returns Solution for Retailers

Shoppers can use Home Pick-ups when returning purchases with select retailers that use Optoro’s returns management platform.

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