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Procurement’s Critical Role in Maximizing Reverse Logistics Efficiency
Building reverse logistics capabilities was a big focus for tech companies in the early days of the pandemic, as they saw a chance to...

Jeremy Conradie.
Jan 18, 20242 min read


Importers Face Surging Shipping Costs, Delays as Red Sea Diversions Pile Up
Western importers are reporting a steep increase in ocean-shipping rates and significant delays as carriers divert ships from the Red Sea...

Jeremy Conradie.
Jan 16, 20243 min read


For Supply Chains, Resilience Isn’t Enough. You Need to Be Antifragile
Most corporate survival strategies are crafted to help businesses withstand any number of unanticipated supply chain disruptions. But how...

Jeremy Conradie.
Jan 11, 20243 min read


Chinese Miner Overtakes Glencore in Cobalt as Output Jumps 170%
China’s CMOC Group boosted its cobalt output by more than 170% in 2023, with surging production at a new mine in the Democratic Republic...

Jeremy Conradie.
Jan 8, 20241 min read


Global logistics news roundup: Maersk, Lean Solutions Group
Maersk seals Yokohama methanol production agreement Maersk has entered an agreement for the development of green methanol bunkering...

Jeremy Conradie.
Jan 5, 20242 min read


The year in review
2023 has been a turbulent year. That being said, it has been a far less turbulent year than the few preceding it. Here's a brief look...

Jeremy Conradie.
Dec 26, 20231 min read


Supply Chain 2024: Why the pace of change will accelerate
John Santagate, VP of Robotics at Körber Supply Chain Software explains why the pace of change will only increase in the future. What is...

Jeremy Conradie.
Dec 22, 20232 min read


Supply chain tech roundup: Wipro, Marelli, Dun & Bradstreet
Dun & Bradstreet teams with Watsonx on procurement solution Data and analytics multinational Dun & Bradstreet and IBM have announced a...

Jeremy Conradie.
Dec 19, 20232 min read


Africa poised to become a global supply chain powerhouse
Africa is on the cusp of a new era of prosperity as a manufacturing centre for high-tech industries and a key link in global supply...

Jeremy Conradie.
Dec 14, 20232 min read


Supply Chain Discussion: Top Challenges Facing Today's Supply Chains
In this discussion, Robert J. Bowman from Supplychainbrain talks to David Salerno, the director of 4Flow . 4 flow is an American global...

Jeremy Conradie.
Dec 12, 20231 min read


Lineage Logistics reported to be pursuing $30B-plus IPO
Temperature-controlled storage and logistics provider Lineage Logistics has been reported to be pursuing a more than $30 billion initial...

Jeremy Conradie.
Dec 7, 20231 min read


Global logistics news roundup
Maersk hit by global sea freight market shrinkage The major shipping lines have reported a substantial year-on-year (YoY) decrease in Q3...

Jeremy Conradie.
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Supply Chain Discussion: It's a Great Time to Be a Logistics Service Provider
In this discussion with Helen Atkinson from Supplychainbrain, Mike Riegler (senior vice president, global LSP market, at One Network...

Jeremy Conradie.
Dec 1, 20232 min read


With Lean Inventory, Target is Able to Make More Profit From Less Sales
Giant US retailer Target was able through lean stock levels and a faster supply chain to help the retailer chase faster-moving goods and...

Jeremy Conradie.
Nov 23, 20232 min read


Auto Export Demand Strong
Auto exports from Europe and Asia are surging as the U.S. and other countries continue to grant subsidies on electric vehicles and...

Jeremy Conradie.
Nov 21, 20231 min read


Mastering Omnichannel Fulfillment: 3 Key Strategies for Retail Success
According to Supplychainbrain contributor Frankie Mossman, in retail — as in many industries — omni-channel fulfillment is now a baseline...

Jeremy Conradie.
Nov 17, 20232 min read


Supply chain tech roundup: Avery Denison, Cargill, Olam
1) Food giants Cargill & Olam collaborate on supply chain platform Major food and agriculture companies have launched a platform to allow...

Jeremy Conradie.
Nov 13, 20232 min read


Global Supply-Chain Pressure Hits Record Low
Global logistics challenges are at their lowest level in 26 years as transportation costs keep declining, according to a gauge maintained...

Jeremy Conradie.
Nov 9, 20231 min read


Transnet Starts South Africa Rail Reform With Key Unit Formed
South African state-owned freight company Transnet SOC Ltd. established a unit that will manage and operate its rail network, a key step...

Jeremy Conradie.
Nov 6, 20232 min read


Amazon’s fulfillment network shift exceeds expectations
Amazon’s shift to a regional fulfillment network exceeded the company’s expectations, making “ more impact than we optimistically...

Jeremy Conradie.
Nov 1, 20231 min read
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