The benefits of blockchain include transparency and access to supply chain data, the ability to rapidly troubleshoot when inefficiencies and waste are…
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Will 5G Mean Greater Supply Chain Risk?
by adminby adminThe beefing up of security for the 5G products supply chain has sparked an investigation by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS). Spurred by concerns over such companies as ZTE and Huawei spying on U.S. telecommunications networks, ATIS seems to be one of several entities taking on the task. Last year, for example, President Trump signed the national Defense Authorization Act that prevents U.S. government agencies from buying technology from the two companies, or products and services based on their technologies.
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Women Still Hit the Glass Ceiling in Supply Chain Management
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyWomen in supply chain management still tend to hit the glass ceiling and are under-represented at executive levels in their organizations. While…
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Automotive Logistics Market Worth US$370 Billion by 2027: Report
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyMore partnerships between automobile manufacturers and logistics firms means automobile and component manufacturers have better control of both inbound and outbound transportation…
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Researchers Predict Wide Supply Chain Adoption of Blockchain Technology
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyAlthough it’s been around as a concept since 1991, blockchain wasn’t really developed for use in Bitcoin transactions till 2009. A decade…
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New Non-dexterous, End-effector for Automated Production Lines Can Grasp Multiple Shapes
Automated production lines rely on robots for holding the manufactured parts firmly. But there needs to be multiple shapes and sizes for…
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Nearly 90% of U.S. Electronics Manufacturers Feeling the Effects of Tariffs, New Report Reveals
Earlier this month, Bloomberg reported that Fitbit and Tile were both looking for alternatives to China for manufacturing as a result of…
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Global 3PL Market Worth US$1.2 Trillion by 2025: Report
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyIncreased globalization, new Asia Pacific markets, and tech innovation are all factors driving unprecedented growth in the 3PL market. A recent report…
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This Shipping Company Won’t Use Northern Sea Route as Shortcut
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyMSC Mediterranean Shipping Company recently signed the Arctic Corporate Shipping Pledge and will not use the Arctic route as a new shortcut…
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Honeywell Robotics to Create Warehouse and Distribution Centers of the Future
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyNorth Carolina-based Honeywell has recently announced the creation of an advanced technology center of excellence in Pittsburgh to focus on innovating and…
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One of the most recent blockchain announcements presents exciting news for supply chains. Designed to provide an unchangeable transaction record between entities,…