Chocolate: A Bittersweet Supply Chain
One of the best indulgences of humans is celebrated on July 7. Whether you prefer it dark and bitter or smooth and sweet, let us take a bite of the cacao bean, which is the reason for the rich flavor we know and love so well. It has been transplanted into the U.S. and some […]
Canada Day!
Relationship between Canada and the UAE is a prosperous one. As per sources, UAE is Canada’s largest export market in the Middle East and North Africa, and one of the largest foreign investor in Canada. Fortunately, both our nations share a broad and deep relationship. There is a great regional and global security, contributing to […]
Cost control
Every business’s number one priority is reducing logistics cost. There are various methods that can help improve supply chain processes and in turn safeguard businesses cost control. Methods of cutting logistic costs can range from optimizing inventory levels, recharting better shipping networks, creating better processes, improving supplier/third party relationships and so on. Organizations have to […]
Future Procurement Trends
Despite the COVID pandemic that has been looming for over two and half years, the outlook for the procurement industry still remains strong. The whole world shifted back to normal and procurement professionals were still looking for ways to fill their procurement requirements without sacrificing too much on quality supplies and a hard-earned budget. There […]
German Docker Strikes
Continued discussions between German United Service Union (ver.di) and the Central Association of German Seaport Companies (ZDS) have been causing delays across, not only in Germany but entire ports of Europe. German dockers are holding their ground in the negotiations with the ZDS, and ver.di called on several thousands of employees in various seaports to […]
Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Intelligence
The goals of both artificial intelligence and augmented intelligence are the same but have different approaches. When we talk in connection to logistics, Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) applications range from regular tasks, for instance; optimizing freight route-mapping, to a bit more experimental ones like robots with learning technology, designed for use in picking and packing in […]
China Lockdowns
China’s largest city and the world’s largest cargo port, Shanghai is lifting stringent COVID-19 lockdowns in future weeks, fears over crippling consequences on the world’s economy have been on the rise. More disruptionsReopening the city would instigate more disruptions across, as per the experts. Global supply chains are already vulnerable. Thousands of cargo vessels sailing […]
Blockchain Explained!
Satoshi Nakamoto came up with blockchain in the year 2008. It’s usage started for transactions of the cryptocurrency. This network can be accessed by multiple partners but cannot be altered by any single individual. It gives a living transaction warehouse that shows facts to which only the algorithm itself can make changes. Transparency and security […]
Different types of PLs
Whether it is supplying goods to a store or shipping products across the globe – it is essential that the firms determine the best way to distribute their products. Due to innovations of complex supply chains across the globe, the process of shipping and distributing items has become swift. Due to the growth of different […]
Crowdsource Delivery
There is a continuous growth in customer demand for speedy shipping and retailers along with their logistics partners have been pushed to meet this demand. The volume of parcel shipments have skyrocketed due to the steady rise of e-commerce. What is crowdsourced delivery? Crowdsourced delivery basically is an emerging method of fulfillment that holds networks […]