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Last Mile
Ready for Takeoff: World’s Largest Cargo Plane
Currently in development by U.S. aerospace company Radia, the WindRunner is set to claim some heavy-lifting records, including greatest cargo volume. Here’s what’s on the manifest:
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Cargo Ships Get Wind of Traditional Power Source
A millennia-old concept—wind propulsion for cargo ships—is catching on with some gusty tech innovations.
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Driver Shortage? Japan Conveys a Solution
The Asian country envisions a 310-mile conveyor belt network that can carry the freight of 25,000 trucks a day.
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Taking a Shine to Lab-Grown Diamonds
Marketed as an eco-friendly alternative to mined diamonds and offering more transparency, lab-grown diamonds are disrupting gemstone supply chains. Here’s some clarity:
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Ready, Set Up, Go for Logistics Gold
How do you tackle logistics of Olympic proportions? Official logistics partner CMA CGM Group is preparing to go the distance.
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Avoiding Social Media FOMO
Generating speed-of-light word of mouth, social media can trigger demand surges and trip up supply chain strategies for ecommerce retailers. Here are some approaches that work, even if you aren’t ready to livestream shoppable content just yet:
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Behind the AI Hype
Industry insiders agree: The impact of artificial intelligence on supply chain management will be transformative. But how soon are we talking and who will be most affected? Wrap your mind around these projections:
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Stop Thief! Cargo Theft Terms and Tricks
From freight trains and trucks, from warehouses to parking lots to consumers’ porches, the conveyances and touchpoints of the supply chain present opportunities for thieves to pilfer and plunder cargo. Here’s what to watch out for:
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Happy New Year!
For your planning pleasure, this handy calendar highlights holidays, potential promotions, seasonal swings, and logistics appreciation days for the coming year.
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Holiday Songs for Your Playlist
’Tis the season to be jolly…and avoid supply chain folly. Add these songs to your queue for some holiday cheer as well as unexpected insights.
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