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The Rise of The Machines
You can go back to George Orwell’s “1984” if you want to find some of the earliest predictions about the rise of the machines and […]
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Autonomous Trucks Facing Legislative Headwinds
Are Autonomous Trucks the future backbone of the supply chain? With a continuing truck driver shortage, many supply chain professionals yearn for the day when […]
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Drought Conditions in Panama Canal Disrupting the Supply Chain
Traffic in the Panama Canal is being impacted by severe drought conditions in Central America. Climate change continues to serve as a disruptive factor in […]
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Transportation Management Systems for Small Business
You make think that affordable Transportation Management Systems for small business are a unicorn that doesn’t really exist. In the overall picture of supply chain […]
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The Healthcare Supply Chain: Maintaining Continuity
When the pandemic began in March 2020, the first logistics system to reveal its cracks was healthcare supply chain. Essential personal protective equipment, such as […]
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Putting Blockchain Technology to Work in the Supply Chain
Blockchain technology continues to make its imprint on supply chain management. As it evolves in capabilities and as the supply chain adopts it, blockchain is […]
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IPEF – Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Agreement
The United States has been working to reduce reliance on China in the past few years, and at the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) meetings held […]
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Retailer Debt Hangover from the Pandemic Could Spell Trouble
The pandemic created quite a bit of retailer debt and the effects have yet to be fully felt. It’s been a rough and tumble several […]
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Determining the Optimal Inventory Levels for Your Supply Chain
Determining the optimal inventory levels in a warehouse, distribution, or fulfillment operation involves finding a balance between meeting customer demand, minimizing stockouts, and minimizing holding […]
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When to Engage a Supply Chain Consultant
When should you call a supply chain consultant in to assist your internal team? While focusing on supply chain management has always held value for […]
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Extreme Weather Events: Protecting the Supply Chain
Are you taking steps to mitigate supply chain disruptions due to weather events? While no one can predict when tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, or wildfires will […]
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Automated Unloading Systems are Making Life Easier
The use of automated unloading systems (UAS) is on the rise. These systems are essentially robots that can unload or load a truck and they […]
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Productivity Quotas Being Banned by States
States have started banning productivity quotas with 5 already banning or considering a ban on productivity quotas. The labor shortage is woven into the fabric […]
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Freight Fraud is Growing: How to protect yourself
Incidents of freight fraud are ramping up. How can you protect yourself? Supply chains are inherently dependent on shipping and for years, freight brokers have […]
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What is Friendshoring and How Does It Impact the Supply Chain?
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 […]
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Supply Chain Complexity Can Be a Good Thing
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 […]
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Global Supply Chain Attacks are on the Rise
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 […]
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Gravity-Based Battery Systems
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 […]
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OPSdesign Consulting Launches New Website Highlighting Innovative Supply Chain Consulting Solutions
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 […]
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TPRM: Third Party Risk Management on the Rise
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 […]
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Small Parcel Shipping: What Dynamic Pricing May Mean for Shippers
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 […]
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Adding New Technology or Automation Without Disrupting Operations
It can be one of the hardest tasks to accomplish: adding new technology or automation without disrupting the flow of your operations. The implementation should […]
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The Dark Side of AI
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 […]
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Can Improving Manufacturing Processes Fix the Supply Chain?
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. […]
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The Hydrogen Solution
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 […]
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Where Does Drone Delivery Stand
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 […]
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Wireless Charging For EV Trucks
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 […]
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A Look At Train Derailments
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 […]
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PROMAT 2023 – Driving Forklifts Remotely
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 […]
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Unfair Practices Surged During The Pandemic
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 […]
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