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Forward Integration: Strategies, Advantages, And Risks

Forward Integration: Strategies, Advantages, And Risks

Forward integration is a key strategy for businesses to strengthen their market position and control over their supply chain. This approach involves companies taking charge of distribution or supply activities further down the value chain.  This article examines the various strategies, benefits, and risks of forward integration, offering insights for businesses to effectively implement this […]

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COVID Hangover, Port Funding and More News

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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3PLs  Keep IT Together

3PLs Keep IT Together

Serving as the glue that holds everything together in the supply chain, third-party logistics providers inject technology tools, advanced capabilities, and exacting attention to detail into the services they provide shippers. Here’s how they seal the deal.

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