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Supply Chain Management

When Supply Chains Go Wrong

Supply chains should be resilient. The reality, however, is that many can be sent into a dangerous tailspin at the slightest provocation. A tailspin that can be difficult to recover. We’ve seen examples of both resilience and tailspins throughout history, caused by natural disasters, wars, trade policies and politics, pandemics, and even former late-night TV

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Supply Chain Management

5 Ways to Make Your Supply Chain More Resilient in 2021

The world we live in today is very different from what it was a year ago. We’ve been forced to find new ways to safely work and interact with other people and within our environments. Many companies have had to alter the way they do business to remain effective and still be safe. When it

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Supply Chain Management

Harnessing Big Data Delivers Greater Supply Chain Value

By Carolyn Mathas Historically, supply chain pros maintained top goals surrounding efficiency and cost cutting. Today, it is increasingly understood that, while cost reduction is important, it should not be the overriding goal of an organization. Professionals are now looking to tap into the vast amount of data already at their fingertips to ensure their

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Supply Chain Management

11 Disruptive Logistics Start-Ups Shaking Up Supply Chain

Yes, every new business is a startup, but when we refer to startups today we typically mean that the company shows a lot of promise and could potentially bring with it a significant amount of money, innovation, and unique or disruptive concepts. Let’s take a look at the startups making moves in the logistics space

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Industry Insights

What is a Logistics Manager?

According to the Department of Labor, a logistics manager is responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of a product, including how it is acquired, allocated, and delivered. A logistics manager oversees purchasing and distribution in a supply chain and while their role is critical to operations, they are often forgotten. Logistics managers must supervise employees,

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