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  5 years of supply chain disruptions and the lessons learned

  Hindsight has the virtue of revealing opportunities we may have missed.

  UPDATED: Sept. 15, 2021 at 11:12 a.m.

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  Coronavirus: A lesson in supply chain risk management

  Companies are finding workarounds as COVID-19 cases and heightened e-commerce demand continue to disrupt supply chains.

  UPDATED: Aug. 23, 2021 at 10:02 a.m.

  Freight

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  Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads

  This dashboard shows the average speed, dwell time and cars online for all of the Class I railroads operating in the United States.

  UPDATED: Aug. 27, 2021 at 5:01 p.m.

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  Facing shortages? Here's 5 ways to build a resilient procurement strategy.

  Procurement teams can turn supply constraints into an opportunity to rebuild with sourcing in mind.

  Procurement

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  FMC announces 2 initiatives related to detention, demurrage and compliance

  This is the latest action from the Federal Maritime Commission to address issues in the ocean shipping industry, as the pandemic brought forward a series of complaints.

  Regulation

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  Maersk buys omnichannel tech startup, furthering end-to-end ambitions

  The ocean carrier invested in Huub back in 2019, and is now acquiring the cloud-based logistics startup with hopes of scaling it.

  Freight

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  Canadian National clears way for KCS, CP deal

  Canadian National said it would not pursue an acquisition with Kansas City Southern "any further" after the U.S. railroad said it preferred to be acquired by Canadian Pacific.

  UPDATED: Sept. 15, 2021 at 10:08 a.m.

  Regulation

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  Amazon pushes average hourly pay above $18 to lure 125K new fulfillment, transportation employees

  Amid a labor shortage and the upcoming peak season, Amazon pushes to hire 125,000 fulfillment and transportation employees. 

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  Vaccine mandate adds another wrinkle to warehouse, distribution hiring crunch

  The mandate's "aim is good, but there will likely be short-term pain for long-term gain," said Raj Patel, senior director of 3PL global industry strategy at Blue Yonder, in an email.

  Coronavirus

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  Shutdowns in Asia sting Toyota, automakers and exacerbate chip shortage

  Toyota will temporarily close nine plants this month, including those responsible for the Corolla and Camry sedans, according to an SEC filing.

  Coronavirus

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  Tight capacity, high rates leave Joann looking for cargo space

  The crafts company is among retailers paying higher prices to guarantee space on ocean vessels. 

  Freight

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  Kellogg investing $45M to revamp North American supply chain

  The cereal giant is shifting production to more efficient facilities as it looks to combat capacity constraints.

  Logistics

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  Inventory levels jump as manufacturers hold onto work-in-progress products

  Manufacturers of transportation equipment, computers and electronics need chips, which are in short supply, and some products are being held until critical components arrive.

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  Vietnam closures push retailers to shift tactics, suppliers ahead of the holidays

  Big Lots expects $60 million in lost sales due to lockdowns in Vietnam, which may last until the end of the month.

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  UPS wades into same-day delivery with Roadie acquisition

  The deal puts UPS ahead of FedEx when it comes to same-day delivery, according to one consultant.

  Logistics

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  Long Beach port offers drivers traffic alerts via text to fight congestion

  The free Truck Alert system aims to assuage some frustrations resulting from a deluge of imports.

  Freight

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  FMC picks 24 shippers to advise it on container issues

  With Daniel Maffei as chairman, the agency will seek advice from importers and exporters while also looking to modernize the Shipping Act.

  UPDATED: Sept. 10, 2021 at 8:37 a.m.

  Regulation

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  Chewy plans 3 automated fulfillment centers to ease supply chain challenges

  More automated facilities will reduce Chewy's exposure to employee shortages, which can slow fulfillment times.

  Operations

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  Biden to require large employers mandate vaccines

  The ruling will especially impact warehouse workers, as many large companies had avoided requiring vaccines for frontline staff amid an acute labor shortage.

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  Make HUB suppliers a key part of your domestic-oriented supply chain

  Don't treat a HUB sourcing strategy as a burden. Here are 5 ways to incorporate historically underutilized businesses into critical spend and operations.

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  Kraft Heinz fined $62M after SEC says procurement team misled finance

  Employees allegedly negotiated almost 60 transactions with suppliers that were presented to the company’s controller group in misleading ways.

  Procurement

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  Deep Dive

  Aircraft emissions present a roadblock to supply chain sustainability goals

  FedEx's Chief Sustainability Officer says true aviation sustainability "is an intractable problem." Will environmentally conscious shippers move away from airfreight?

  Freight

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  LA, Long Beach port congestion could disrupt $90B in trade: Russell

  Solutions for a congested freight environment include shippers booking in advance even it means paying extra, carriers doubling orders for container ships and 3PLs adding drayage surcharges.

  Freight

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  RFID and sensor tech get cheaper, faster and more pervasive

  Advancements in identification technology help retail supply chains track inventory and shrink. Are visioning robots the next evolution?

  Operations

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  Supply chain managers ramp up hiring, raise wages ahead of peak

  A survey found nearly half of supply chain managers plan to increase pay as companies continue to report lost sales and productivity due to labor shortages.

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