With the holidays shopping season approaching, Black Friday is becoming a pivotal event for retailers worldwide. This shopping phenomenon originated in the United States, traditionally takes place after Thanksgiving, and…
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Supply Chain Efficiency: Best Practices for Waste & Sustainability
Organizations navigating increasingly complex global networks have discovered that integrating sustainable practices has multiple key benefits. Sustainability can drastically slash waste, streamline operational efficiency, and even improve employee engagement. As…
Imagine a bustling port, filled with cargo containers waiting to be loaded and shipped across the world. But instead of swift, efficient movement, operations have slowed to a crawl. Why?…
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Red Sea Route Under Siege: Escalating Conflicts Disrupting Global Logistics
The Red Sea, through which the Suez Canal connects Asia to Europe, has long been a crucial artery for global shipping. However, escalating conflicts and rising security risks have turned…
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Harnessing Remote Sensing to Secure Global Food
With the global population expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, as projected by the United Nations, and climate change threatening agricultural productivity, securing the global food supply chain…
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The amazing supply chain of Walmart
Walmart is, with nearly $611.298 billion in fiscal year 2023, the biggest grocery chain in the United States. With over 10.400 stores worldwide, including 5.300 in the U.S. alone, Walmart…
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, supply chains have faced geopolitical tensions, environmental challenges and significant disruptions, like the bridge accident in Baltimore. Despite some recovery, the Red Sea remains a concern…
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Sustainable Practices in Transport: Reducing Carbon Footprint in the Supply Chain
Governments worldwide have taken notice of the effect of global warming on the planet. Businesses worldwide rely on supply chains every single day for importing and exporting. Estimates show that…
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Navigating the Challenges of Supply Chain Disruptions in Global Manufacturing
In October 2021, roughly 90% of manufacturers reported that supply disturbances were slowing down business activity, but fortunately, this figure went down to 43% in May 2024 according to the…
As a supply chain manager, you understand the importance of reliability. Your clients need to know that when they enlist your organization’s services, they’re partnering with a business that will…