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Supply Chain Discussion: Top Challenges Facing Today's Supply Chains

Jeremy Conradie.

Dec 12, 20231 min read

Supply Chain Discussion: Top Challenges Facing Today's Supply Chains

In this discussion, Robert J. Bowman from Supplychainbrain talks to David Salerno, the director of 4Flow . 4 flow is an American global...

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Lineage Logistics reported to be pursuing $30B-plus IPO

Jeremy Conradie.

Dec 7, 20231 min read

Lineage Logistics reported to be pursuing $30B-plus IPO

Temperature-controlled storage and logistics provider Lineage Logistics has been reported to be pursuing a more than $30 billion initial...

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Jeremy Conradie.

Dec 5, 20232 min read

Global logistics news roundup

Maersk hit by global sea freight market shrinkage The major shipping lines have reported a substantial year-on-year (YoY) decrease in Q3...

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Supply Chain Discussion: It's a Great Time to Be a Logistics Service Provider

Jeremy Conradie.

Dec 1, 20232 min read

Supply Chain Discussion: It's a Great Time to Be a Logistics Service Provider

In this discussion with Helen Atkinson from Supplychainbrain, Mike Riegler (senior vice president, global LSP market, at One Network...

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With Lean Inventory, Target is Able to Make More Profit From Less Sales

Jeremy Conradie.

Nov 23, 20232 min read

With Lean Inventory, Target is Able to Make More Profit From Less Sales

Giant US retailer Target was able through lean stock levels and a faster supply chain to help the retailer chase faster-moving goods and...

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Jeremy Conradie.

Nov 21, 20231 min read

Auto Export Demand Strong

Auto exports from Europe and Asia are surging as the U.S. and other countries continue to grant subsidies on electric vehicles and...

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Mastering Omnichannel Fulfillment: 3 Key Strategies for Retail Success

Jeremy Conradie.

Nov 17, 20232 min read

Mastering Omnichannel Fulfillment: 3 Key Strategies for Retail Success

According to Supplychainbrain contributor Frankie Mossman, in retail — as in many industries — omni-channel fulfillment is now a baseline...

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Supply chain tech roundup: Avery Denison, Cargill, Olam

Jeremy Conradie.

Nov 13, 20232 min read

Supply chain tech roundup: Avery Denison, Cargill, Olam

1) Food giants Cargill & Olam collaborate on supply chain platform Major food and agriculture companies have launched a platform to allow...

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Global Supply-Chain Pressure Hits Record Low

Jeremy Conradie.

Nov 9, 20231 min read

Global Supply-Chain Pressure Hits Record Low

Global logistics challenges are at their lowest level in 26 years as transportation costs keep declining, according to a gauge maintained...

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Transnet Starts South Africa Rail Reform With Key Unit Formed

Jeremy Conradie.

Nov 6, 20232 min read

Transnet Starts South Africa Rail Reform With Key Unit Formed

South African state-owned freight company Transnet SOC Ltd. established a unit that will manage and operate its rail network, a key step...

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Amazon’s fulfillment network shift exceeds expectations

Jeremy Conradie.

Nov 1, 20231 min read

Amazon’s fulfillment network shift exceeds expectations

Amazon’s shift to a regional fulfillment network exceeded the company’s expectations, making “ more impact than we optimistically...

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UPS to acquire Happy Returns from Paypal

Jeremy Conradie.

Oct 27, 20232 min read

UPS to acquire Happy Returns from Paypal

UPS plans to acquire Happy Returns from PayPal, bolstering its label-free returns, the company announced Wednesday. Happy Returns’...

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Elliott Considers Buyout of Supply-Chain Software Firm E2open

Jeremy Conradie.

Oct 25, 20232 min read

Elliott Considers Buyout of Supply-Chain Software Firm E2open

Elliott Investment Management is considering making a proposal to take supply-chain software company E2open Parent Holdings Inc. private,...

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Supply Chain Discussion: The Benefits of a Multi-Carrier Strategy for Parcel Shippers

Jeremy Conradie.

Oct 20, 20232 min read

Supply Chain Discussion: The Benefits of a Multi-Carrier Strategy for Parcel Shippers

These days, parcel shippers have more options than ever before in choosing the right carrier, says Rob Glover, vice president of sales...

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Jeremy Conradie.

Oct 17, 20232 min read

Uber introduces package returns service

Uber now offers package returns through its same-day delivery service Uber Connect in nearly 5,000 cities throughout the U.S., the...

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Parcel carriers’ on-time performance recovers to pre-COVID levels: Project44

Jeremy Conradie.

Oct 12, 20231 min read

Parcel carriers’ on-time performance recovers to pre-COVID levels: Project44

Last-mile carriers posted an on-time delivery rate of 85.1% in August, the best performance the industry has seen since the COVID-19...

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Supply Chain Discussion: Automation's Effect on Labor: Reduction Not Elimination

Jeremy Conradie.

Oct 9, 20232 min read

Supply Chain Discussion: Automation's Effect on Labor: Reduction Not Elimination

Conversation at Parcel Forum 23 in Nashville Tennessee. Contrary to popular belief, automation doesn't spell an end to the presence of...

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FedEx Testing AI-powered, Trailer-loading Robots

Jeremy Conradie.

Oct 5, 20232 min read

FedEx Testing AI-powered, Trailer-loading Robots

FedEx is testing the use of AI-powered robots to more efficiently load its Ground unit’s trailers through a collaboration with robotics...

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Toyota Broke Its Global Sales Record in August

Jeremy Conradie.

Oct 3, 20231 min read

Toyota Broke Its Global Sales Record in August

Toyota Motor Corp. saw its sales reach a record high of 923,180 units in August, a 9% year-over-year increase, thanks to improved supply...

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Saudi Cargo Firm SAL’s $678 Million IPO Sells Out in Hours

Jeremy Conradie.

Sep 26, 20232 min read

Saudi Cargo Firm SAL’s $678 Million IPO Sells Out in Hours

Cargo firm SAL Saudi Logistics Services Co. received orders for all shares in its Riyadh initial public offering hours after books opened...

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