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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
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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
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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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UPS to acquire Happy Returns from Paypal
UPS plans to acquire Happy Returns from PayPal, bolstering its label-free returns, the company announced Wednesday. Happy Returns’...

Jeremy Conradie.
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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Elliott Considers Buyout of Supply-Chain Software Firm E2open
Elliott Investment Management is considering making a proposal to take supply-chain software company E2open Parent Holdings Inc. private,...

Jeremy Conradie.
Oct 25, 20232 min read
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Supply Chain Discussion: The Benefits of a Multi-Carrier Strategy for Parcel Shippers
These days, parcel shippers have more options than ever before in choosing the right carrier, says Rob Glover, vice president of sales...

Jeremy Conradie.
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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Uber introduces package returns service
Uber now offers package returns through its same-day delivery service Uber Connect in nearly 5,000 cities throughout the U.S., the...

Jeremy Conradie.
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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Parcel carriers’ on-time performance recovers to pre-COVID levels: Project44
Last-mile carriers posted an on-time delivery rate of 85.1% in August, the best performance the industry has seen since the COVID-19...

Jeremy Conradie.
Oct 12, 20231 min read
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Supply Chain Discussion: Automation's Effect on Labor: Reduction Not Elimination
Conversation at Parcel Forum 23 in Nashville Tennessee. Contrary to popular belief, automation doesn't spell an end to the presence of...

Jeremy Conradie.
Oct 9, 20232 min read
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FedEx Testing AI-powered, Trailer-loading Robots
FedEx is testing the use of AI-powered robots to more efficiently load its Ground unit’s trailers through a collaboration with robotics...

Jeremy Conradie.
Oct 5, 20232 min read
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Toyota Broke Its Global Sales Record in August
Toyota Motor Corp. saw its sales reach a record high of 923,180 units in August, a 9% year-over-year increase, thanks to improved supply...

Jeremy Conradie.
Oct 3, 20231 min read
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Saudi Cargo Firm SAL’s $678 Million IPO Sells Out in Hours
Cargo firm SAL Saudi Logistics Services Co. received orders for all shares in its Riyadh initial public offering hours after books opened...

Jeremy Conradie.
Sep 26, 20232 min read
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Global Logistics News Roundup
1) CH Robinson opens new Mexico-border facility US logistics giant CH Robinson has opened a new facility that speeds up trade across the...

Jeremy Conradie.
Sep 21, 20232 min read
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New End-to-End Supply Chain Product a Likely Home-Run for Amazon
Amazon’s end-to-end supply chain package, revealed this week, could be a huge success, judging from initial reactions, as the benefits...

Jeremy Conradie.
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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Supply Chain Discussion: Big & Bulky Home Delivery Needs a Major Overhaul
Shobhit Elhance is the vice president of business development at LogiNext . They are a global technology firm that offers a SaaS-based...

Jeremy Conradie.
Sep 14, 20232 min read
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Supply Chain Technology News Roundup
Below is a list of three of the biggest and most recent supply chain technology news developments: 1) Alibaba.com upgrades its' B2B...

Jeremy Conradie.
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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The Need and Demand for Critical Minerals Supply Chains in Africa
The United States of America wants to support mineral-producing countries in Africa to build the environment for investment, throughout...

Jeremy Conradie.
Sep 8, 20231 min read
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Supply Chain Discussion: Value Chain Leadership for the Supply Chain Executive
Elsy Ocejo, is vice president of supply chain at Illes Foods . In this discussion with Helen Atkinson at Supply Chain Brain she speaks...

Jeremy Conradie.
Sep 5, 20232 min read
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AI Won't Be Taking Over Procurement Yet
Although chatbots and automation can help streamline operations, suppliers still need human interaction for negotiating and...

Jeremy Conradie.
Sep 1, 20232 min read
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Key Findings from GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index for July
GEP Global Supply Chain Index July 2023 The GEP Supply Chain Volatility is a leading indicator for procurement and supply chain...

Jeremy Conradie.
Aug 23, 20232 min read
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