Are Semiconductors Still in Short Supply? Current Status and Outlook
With the growing role of semiconductor chips in our society, the shortages that piled up during the pandemic created a lot of headaches.
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- Sep 22
- 5 min
The Aluminum Shortage: Trends and Predictions for Future Supply and Demand
Two major factors that have contributed to the aluminum shortage are China’s COVID-19 lockdowns and Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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clnworldwide
- Sep 7
- 5 min
Kearney Study: How Procurement Leaders are “Powering Through a Crisis Economy”
With procurement challenges abounding, it’s more difficult than ever for companies to remain competitive.
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clnworldwide
- Aug 24
- 5 min
Report: U.S. D&D Charges Highest in the World. What the FMC is Doing About it
Here, we’ll provide an overview of the findings of this year’s report and recent moves by the FMC.
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clnworldwide
- Aug 10
- 6 min
CSCMP’s 2022 State of Logistics Report: Resilience and Agility Key Within a “No Normal” Context
The 2022 State of Logistics report found that U.S.-based supply chains have been—and continue to be—"out of sync.”
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clnworldwide
- Aug 3
- 6 min
The Rail Quagmire: Port Congestion, An Ongoing Labor Dispute, and Efforts to Avoid a Strike
In early July, rail congestion at some of the West Coast ports was so bad it was described as “reaching an inflection point.”
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clnworldwide
- Jul 20
- 6 min
Chassis Shortage: Is there an end in sight?
Another factor adding to supply chain constraints: a shortage of chassis to move all those containers.
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clnworldwide
- Jul 7
- 6 min
“Liberating” Supply Chain Data with the Supply Chain Information Highway
The ongoing supply chain crisis has underscored the need for deeper and more accurate supply chain visibility.
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clnworldwide
- Jun 24
- 7 min
Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Will FLOW Make a Difference?
FLOW—aka Freight Logistics Optimization Works—is a new initiative aimed at improving “digital infrastructure to connect the supply chain.”
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clnworldwide
- May 26
- 5 min
Adding to the Supply Chain Crunch: A Shortage of Industrial Warehousing Space
Port congestion was a major contributor to these well-publicized shipping delays.
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- May 9
- 6 min
Is Fourth-Party Risk Being Managed in Your Company’s Supply Chain?
Is the risk of indirectly doing business with these fourth-party companies also being assessed and managed?
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clnworldwide
- Mar 24
- 5 min
How Supply Chain Disruptions Are Altering Hiring Practices Across Industries
Supply chain disruptions are also disrupting the ability for companies across industries to hire the employees they need to reach goals.
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clnworldwide
- Mar 17
- 7 min
Reciprocal Switching and the STB Public Hearing
Reciprocal shipping rules could end up making a big impact for both proponents and opponents across the rail-shipping landscape.
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clnworldwide
- Feb 17
- 6 min
The Role of Inland Ports to Tackle Supply Chain Congestion
Inland ports were viewed as part of a key strategy to help reduce congestion and the capacity crunch at coastal ports.
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clnworldwide
- Feb 2
- 5 min
Transport Intelligence Report: Technology Trends 2022
Stakeholders across the supply chain are crossing their fingers that things will be better this year than last.
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- Jan 19
- 4 min
Pop-up Container Yards: Temporary Fix or Permanent Solution?
The overflow of shipping containers clogging up ports has been a primary culprit behind the long lines of cargo ships waiting to unload.
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- Jan 5
- 5 min
What Role Will LTL Play in the New Year?
2022 could bring more good fortune for carriers operating in the LTL segment.
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clnworldwide
- Dec 22, 2021
- 4 min
Beyond the sea: How liners are looking to the air
According to October 2021 data from the International Air Transport Association, global air cargo demand was up 9.4% compared to 2019.
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clnworldwide
- Dec 1, 2021
- 5 min
Supply Chain Congestion: Are We Making Progress?
A look at a few of the recent changes and collaborative efforts being applied to help make a dent in persistent supply chain congestion.
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clnworldwide
- Nov 24, 2021
- 4 min
What’s driving record container ship orders?
With the long lines of container ships waiting to gain access to ports around the world, some experts worry there won't be enough.
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