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Carbon Footprint

Fin Acquires Industry Vet to Solidify Global Eco-Friendly Delivery

Fin Sustainable Logistics

Fin announces the acquisition of sustainable logistics and delivery solution, Urb-It, a key player in the last-mile operations space serving Spain, France and the UK since 2017.

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Risk/Compliance

Payment Fraud Attempts on U.S. Businesses Spiked 71% in 2023

Research by Trustpair uncovered that a rise in cyber fraud, which includes activity such as hacking, deepfakes, voice cloning and highly sophisticated phishing schemes, is driving the increase in attacks.

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The Rise of Nearshoring in Electronics Manufacturing

Nearshoring emerges, not only as a practical solution to address existing challenges, but also as a proactive strategy for future-proofing manufacturing.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Red Sea Attacks Impact Shippers and Exporters in Asia

Container xChange

The impact of disruptions in the Red Sea is reverberating in Europe, causing delays in shipments. Nevertheless, the persistent supply-demand imbalance has provided a cushion to the shockwaves.

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Project Management Software

Navigating a Supply Chain Management Toolkit

MEP National Network

With a plan in place, organizations can respond quickly to any changes and help mitigate any supply chain risks.

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Feeling the Effects of Weak Consumer Demand: Alexis Asks

Supply Chain and Logistics Consultants (SCALA)

Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics in the supply chain. Consumers and retailers are struggling, and weak demand is creating the perfect conjunction for a slower slow season.

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Emerging Technologies

How Industrial 3D Printing Can Benefit Your Supply Chain

EOS North America

By avoiding the unnecessary creation of excess spare parts, industrial polymer 3D printing also helps streamline the supply chain, cutting down on production expenses and accelerating time to market.

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Procurement Software

Accenture Expands Capabilities for Private Equity Clients

Accenture acquires Impendi, expanding a critical capability to Accenture’s growing offerings for this industry.

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Procurement Software

GreyOrange Raises Item-Level Accuracy through RFID Tech

GreyOrange Inc. announces a breakthrough in retail inventory accuracy with its end-to-end store execution and omnichannel retail management solution, gStore.

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National Debt Dubbed Top Geopolitical Threat in 2024

The Conference Board

The U.S. fiscal outlook continues to deteriorate, with the deficit for FY2023 topping estimates at $1.7 trillion.

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Procurement Software

Commerce Platform with Native OMS to Supercharge Retailer Conversions

Native to the fabric commerce platform, fabric OMS unlocks commerce services like dropship, to streamline real-time inventory and order management.

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Predicted Stability for 2024 Freight Market

Motive, formerly KeepTruckin

According to the recent Motive Monthly Economic Report, after three years of impacts from the pandemic and major external forces disrupting the freight market, 2024 may be the first-time carriers will get a sense of what the new normal will look like.

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