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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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Logistics Advice From Chef Jose Andres
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 […]
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How AI Can Help With Demand Planning
The supply chain may be settling out after the myriad pandemic-related disruptions, but that doesn’t mean forecasting and demand don’t continue to be important. In […]
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MHI Forms AEC Group
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 […]
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Can AI Assist In The Last Mile
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 […]
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Managing The Social Commerce Supply Chain
Whether you’re in the retail industry or not, your supply chain is likely feeling some impact from the effect of social media—most specifically social commerce. […]
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Focus On The Last Mile
As ecommerce continues to accelerate at a rapid pace, so too is the growth in last-mile delivery. Compound annual growth rate in this sector should […]
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The Modern-Day Truck Driver
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 […]
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Supply Chain Execs Disappointed In Tech Investments
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 […]
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Changing Sustainability Measurements
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 […]
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The Latest Iteration of “As A Service”
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 […]
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