According to EventWatchAI, 2024 saw a 38% increase in global supply chain disruptions compared to 2023, with labor protests and factory fires among the leading disruptions. Business sales, mergers, and …
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Riding the Waves: How Tsunamis Upend Supply Chains
On July 29, a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Kamchatka (Russia), set off tsunami alerts from Japan, all the way to Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. Ports shut down, ships …
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Where Oil Moves and Markets Watch: The Strait of Hormuz
Imagine a place barely a stone’s throw across by boat, but also so important that the world’s biggest economies hold their breath every time something moves there. That is the …
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Revolutionizing Supply Chains: The Role of 3D Printing in Building Resilience
For many businesses in customer fulfillment or consumer goods, maintaining smooth operations in today’s global climate has become increasingly challenging. In addition to the instability created by the Trump administration’s …
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Rare Earth Rage: China’s Magnet Grip is the Supply Chain Nightmare We Ignored
by Kai Keppnerby Kai KeppnerLet’s be honest: we knew this was coming. For years, supply chain experts, trade analysts, and the occasional armchair geopolitical strategist have warned about one glaring vulnerability: China’s monopoly on …
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The Role of Custom Chemical Manufacturing in Driving Industry Innovation
Industries are evolving, and so is the demand for chemicals that do more than just meet the basics. Generic solutions no longer cut it. Today, custom chemical manufacturing is at …
In 2025, supply chains are undergoing a fundamental transformation to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. The convergence of technological advancements, environmental imperatives, and lessons from global disruptions …
Today, businesses are constantly navigating a dynamic landscape filled with unforeseen challenges. Disruptions like natural disasters, labor shortages, and global pandemics can wreak havoc on even the most meticulously planned …
On 27th-28th April 2022 I had the opportunity to attend Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE, an event hosted by BizClick Media Group. I attended the 2-day conference online, watching the …
Warehouse space has become some of the most competitive real estate in the world over the past couple of years. National vacancy rates are at historic lows and sales for …
