NCR Achieves Full Landed Cost Visibility in Supply Chain

NCR Achieves Full Landed Cost Visibility in Supply Chain

NCR successfully built a comprehensive landed cost analysis capability through a three-phase implementation strategy, achieving data integration, enhanced in-transit visibility, and cost optimization. This resulted in significant business improvements, including cost reduction, inventory optimization, exception management, and improved decision support. Register for the webinar to learn more about how NCR optimized its supply chain and reduced landed costs.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Biden Administration Urges Shippers to Ease Supply Chain Crisis

Biden Administration Urges Shippers to Ease Supply Chain Crisis

The US supply chain continues to face challenges. The Biden administration has launched a Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force and invited shippers to offer solutions. This article analyzes the characteristics of the current supply chain crisis, emphasizing the role of data analytics in optimizing demand forecasting, supply chain visibility, and risk early warning. It calls for collaborative efforts to build a more resilient and sustainable supply chain system.

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Fourkites Expert Highlights Key Supply Chain Trends for Businesses

Fourkites Expert Highlights Key Supply Chain Trends for Businesses

FourKites experts highlight the importance of supply chain visibility in helping businesses navigate logistics challenges, optimize transportation, enhance customer experience, and support sustainability. Lane Connect fosters collaborative partnerships and mutual success within the logistics ecosystem. By providing real-time insights and proactive alerts, FourKites empowers companies to make data-driven decisions, improve efficiency, and build more resilient and agile supply chains. Ultimately, this leads to reduced costs, improved service levels, and a stronger competitive advantage in today's dynamic market.

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US Manufacturing Growth Slows on Supply Chain Inflation Pressures

US Manufacturing Growth Slows on Supply Chain Inflation Pressures

The US Manufacturing PMI in April declined to 55.4 from March, but still marked the 23rd consecutive month of expansion, albeit at a slower pace. New orders and production indexes slightly decreased, while the employment index fell significantly. Supply chain bottlenecks and inflationary pressures persist, and businesses face labor shortages. Experts suggest this slowdown might be temporary, and the overall manufacturing sector remains robust. Going forward, it's crucial to address challenges and seize opportunities to maintain growth.

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Dole Diageo Lead Food Beverage Supply Chain Innovation Talks

Dole Diageo Lead Food Beverage Supply Chain Innovation Talks

The 2025 Next Generation Supply Chain Conference will focus on the food and beverage industry, bringing together leading companies like Dole and Diageo to discuss topics such as navigating regulatory changes, driving innovation and growth, and optimizing last-mile strategies. The conference will also cover consumer goods, life sciences, and logistics, providing companies with an excellent opportunity to understand industry trends, learn best practices, build networks, and discover innovative solutions. It's a must-attend event for professionals seeking to enhance their supply chain strategies.

01/28/2026 Logistics
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Shipping Industry Faces Supply Chain Crisis Urges Risk Reviews

Shipping Industry Faces Supply Chain Crisis Urges Risk Reviews

The Rickmers Maritime debt crisis and Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy highlight the inherent risks in the shipping industry. Supply chain managers should immediately assess the financial health of each link in their logistics chain, diversify risk, review contract terms, monitor operations in real-time, develop alternative plans, and leverage digital technologies to enhance supply chain resilience. These measures are crucial to ensure the safe and timely delivery of goods and mitigate potential disruptions caused by financial instability within the shipping sector.

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Supply Chain Audits Fail to Ensure Human Rights Protections

Supply Chain Audits Fail to Ensure Human Rights Protections

Current supply chain audits are often ineffective in improving human rights due to limited scope, flawed processes, lack of binding results, and absent standards and regulations. To enhance audit effectiveness, it's crucial to broaden the scope, reform the audit process, strengthen enforcement, foster international cooperation, empower local law enforcement, leverage technological advancements, and raise consumer awareness. These combined efforts are essential to building a fair and equitable global supply chain system that prioritizes human rights and corporate accountability.

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Atlanta I85 Collapse Disrupts Supply Chain Sparks Resilience Debate

Atlanta I85 Collapse Disrupts Supply Chain Sparks Resilience Debate

The collapse of the I-85 overpass in Atlanta caused significant traffic disruptions and is expected to result in logistics delays for several months. While the government is expediting repairs, the incident highlights the critical importance of infrastructure maintenance. Businesses need to strengthen supply chain risk management and establish diversified transportation networks to mitigate the impact of similar unforeseen events and ensure logistics stability. This event serves as a reminder of the fragility of infrastructure and the need for proactive planning to minimize disruptions.

01/28/2026 Logistics
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Big Data Aims to Transform Global Supply Chain Efficiency

Big Data Aims to Transform Global Supply Chain Efficiency

This paper explores the application of big data in supply chain management, emphasizing its characteristics of volume, velocity, and variety. By leveraging data collection, processing, and insights, the efficiency of the supply chain can be significantly improved. Big data analytics enables better decision-making, optimized resource allocation, and enhanced visibility across the entire supply chain. Ultimately, this leads to reduced costs, improved customer satisfaction, and a more resilient and responsive supply chain.

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Big Data Boosts Supply Chain Efficiency in Digital Shift

Big Data Boosts Supply Chain Efficiency in Digital Shift

Advanced data analytics is crucial for large supply chains, helping businesses interpret information, predict demand, and optimize operations. However, companies must assess their scale, expertise, data foundation, and resources. Define goals, evaluate data, choose the right tools, cultivate talent, and implement incrementally. Cases like Walmart demonstrate that data analysis can optimize inventory, logistics, and marketing, enabling businesses to gain a competitive edge in the digital age. Successful implementation requires a strategic approach and careful consideration of internal capabilities and external resources to maximize the benefits of data-driven decision-making.

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