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Friendshoring, is the trend to partner with nations considered friendly to the United States and its allies. For decades now, the supply chain has operated...Continue reading→

Conventional wisdom holds that to reduce risk, supply chains should also reduce supply chain complexity. Yet a new study out of Penn State is claiming...Continue reading→

Global supply chain attacks are on the rise and hackers are growing ever more sophisticated, and a recent software supply chain attack likely originating in...Continue reading→

A new technology using gravity-based battery systems could provide a simple solution to a complex problem. As the world gears up to use alternative energy...Continue reading→

OPSdesign Consulting is excited to announce the launch of its new website, www.OPSdesign.com, designed to provide an enhanced user experience and highlight the company’s innovative...Continue reading→

Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) is on the rise. The more complex the supply chain, the higher the risk to organizations. Challenges ranging from natural...Continue reading→

Small parcel carriers—which are in high demand these days—have yet to develop a method for adjusting shipping rates according to supply and demand even as...Continue reading→

While everyone is fascinated by how artificial intelligence (AI) might enhance the workplace in the near future, that fascination is also accompanied by fear. It...Continue reading→

Manufacturing processes are at the heart of the supply chain. The pandemic’s many disruptions proved that global supply chains were not ready for prime time....Continue reading→

Is Hydrogen the solution to a clean and efficient supply chain? The U.S. Infrastructure Act is investing heavily in the development of hydrogen hubs, and...Continue reading→

Back in December, eCommerce giant Amazon made a big announcement about drone delivery—officially launching it in California and Texas, following years of development. However, when...Continue reading→

The interest in electric trucks is there, but barriers remain before they can become widespread. Range concerns and a lack of infrastructure on the nation’s...Continue reading→

The rails are an essential part of the intermodal logistics equation. Companies depend on them for affordable cargo transportation, and the railroads have responded with...Continue reading→

Having attended Promat 2023 in Chicago last week, it was apparent that the theme of “supply chain technology and automation” continues to be of central...Continue reading→

A new report out of Cornell University is highlighting several unfair supply chain practices that arose during the pandemic and continue to this day. They...Continue reading→

He might seem like the unlikeliest logistics consultant, but in his mission-driven work to provide meals at disaster sites, Chef Jose Andres has a pretty...Continue reading→

As demand for advanced energy solutions grows in every segment of the supply chain, the Material Handling Industry (MHI) announced the formation of a new...Continue reading→

The pandemic has put a spotlight on the shortcomings of long supply chains, as consumer demand well outstripped the ability to get products to customers...Continue reading→

Stories abound about the nation’s truck-driver shortage–currently estimated at about 80,000 drivers—along with solutions to the problem. The industry desperately needs to recruit and retain...Continue reading→

Not a day goes by that supply chain executives aren’t reminded of the importance of technology in today’s supply chain. The need for tech is...Continue reading→

As climate change and sustainability become bigger priorities for companies, there’s a trend change in how to measure and manage related targets. The model of...Continue reading→

For several years now, software as a service (SaaS) has been a popular way for companies to keep technology costs down. Robotics as a service...Continue reading→

As mobile robotics proliferate around the warehousing industry, businesses are reaping the rewards. They lead to greater productivity, enhance your existing labor force, and deliver...Continue reading→

Rare is the day that both parties of Congress, as well as trade organizations, can all line up behind a bill. But with the introduction...Continue reading→