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The Supply Chain Benefits of AI-Powered Decision Making
Leaders from eight countries and a range of industries were asked about the challenges and opportunities of AI-powered decision making. Here are the top takeaways.
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Manufacturing CEOs Accelerating Investments in AI, Automation & Robotics
Manufacturing CEOs are making big plans for 2024, including accelerating investments in artificial intelligence, automation and robotics. Plus, other news shaping the global supply chain.
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Top 5 Aerospace Supply Chain Disruptions & Other Aerospace News
What are the key disruptions threatening the aerospace industry?
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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
Origify from Bosch lets manufacturers give sneakers and other high-value products a digital fingerprint as early as the production or packaging phase. The authentication solution photographs each product and converts the image into a binary and non-manipulable data record of a few kilobytes, which is stored in a cloud.
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Future Focus: 2024’s Top 3 Supply Chain Trends
Three key supply chain trends to watch in 2024.
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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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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
The MULTILIFT Ultima 28Z from Hiab, part of Cargotec, is a heavy-duty hooklift designed to help companies complete demanding materials handling tasks with fewer hauls. The hooklift provides a low loading angle for handling fragile goods and navigating height-limited environments.
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VERTICAL FOCUS: Luxury/High-Value Products
The world’s most expensive fountain pen, Fulgor Nocturnus by Tibaldi, was sold for $8 million at an auction in Shanghai in 2010. The pen includes 945 black diamonds and 123 rubies. It has 16 clips above the small button on the cap and a golden nib for durability. Only one exists in the entire world.
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NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
DHL Express, Kalitta Air, and Kalitta Motorsports united efforts in the “Race to End Hunger,” an initiative that provides hunger relief for families in need. After completing six racing events, the program raised the money to provide one million meals.
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COVID Hangover, Port Funding and More News
U.S. Ports: Let’s Have Some Funds The U.S. Department of Transportation selected 41 projects to receive $653 million in grant funding under the Port Infrastructure Development Program, part of approximately $17 billion included in a 2021 infrastructure spending bill for ports and waterways. The program was designed to improve U.S. port capacity and efficiency and, in turn, help […]
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Technology, Sustainable Growth, and Collaboration Drive Success for Polaris Transportation Group
Brand Promise: To provide industry-best cross border supply chain solutions and customer experiences through innovation and technological development while focusing on our people, customers and communities.
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Top Maritime CEOs Go All-In on Decarbonization Efforts
Top executives from major global shipping lines have come together in a united move, urging the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to set an end date for fossil fuel-only newbuilds. A collaboration of global shipping leaders presented a joint declaration last week at COP28 (taking place in Dubai through December 12) aiming to accelerate the adoption […]
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President Biden Launches Council on Supply Chain Resilience
President Biden and his administration have introduced an ambitious array of strategies, acknowledging the vital role that strong supply chains play in stabilizing the economy.
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Transportation Leaders Continue to Worry About Cyber Risk; Other Logistics News
As cyberattacks continue to increase in frequency and cargo theft remains prevalent, transportation leaders are working to better prepare their supply chains and safeguard their goods. Plus, a look at data-driven decision-making, the rise of eBLs, and nearshoring takeaways.
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Port of Savannah Boosts On-Port Rail Capacity and More News
Products • The new Movu Robotics line offers a range of products, including atlas pallet shuttles, escala bin shuttles, and ifollow autonomous mobile robots for pallets and roll cages that work either stand-alone or as collaborative robots. Movu Robotics provides automation solutions for warehouse applications such as storing, conveying, picking, and handling. • Storopack’s new […]
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VERTICAL FOCUS: Electric Vehicles
Is the transition to an EV fleet right for your firm? Plus, the ABCs of electric vehicle batteries and delivery companies embrace EVs.
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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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CEVA Logistics Sends Formula One Cargo by Rail Intermodal
CEVA Logistics engineered a rail transport solution in North America for Scuderia Ferrari’s F1 racing team.
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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
From sustainable shipping containers to upgraded global logistics centers and new air freight routes, these products, services, and solutions are generating buzz in the supply chain.
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Lynden Supports Hawaii Relief Efforts and Other Supply Chain News
From major philanthropic efforts to fulfillment partnerships, these new and notable industry developments are shaping supply chains today.
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