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Aggregators at the forefront of Africa's e-commerce supply chains: What insights can we gain?
African consumers purchase over 70% of their food, beverages, and personal care products from approximately 2.5 million small, independent retailers, often called "mom-and-pop" stores. These shops, kn
Read MoreInbound shipping: Frequently overlooked potential
The article discusses the often-overlooked importance of inbound freight management in supply chain operations, emphasizing that it plays a crucial role in connecting companies with their suppliers. M
Read MoreHandling inbound freight: How has it evolved over the past twenty years?
In 1997, Jack Ampuja joined the editorial advisory panel of Supply Chain Management Review, where he was encouraged by founding editor Frank Quinn to write an article. Eventually, Ampuja collaborated
Read MoreBalanced Supply Chain Management Part 4: The Essential Element—Moving Beyond Isolated Departments
In previous articles, we explored the challenges faced by modern supply chain leaders, leading to a crucial question: how can balanced supply chain management be implemented? The answer is both simple
Read MoreThe ISM reports that the services sector experienced growth in October.
In October, the services sector continued to grow for the fourth straight month, as indicated by the Services ISM Report. The Services PMI rose to 57.2, up 1.1% from September’s 54.9, which had also s
Read MoreCargojet's revenue for the third quarter increased by 15%.
Cargojet, a Canadian cargo carrier, reported a 15% revenue increase to $245.6 million in Q3 2024, up from $214 million in Q3 2023. Domestic network and charter revenue rose 16% to $205.4 million. Net
Read MoreSpeedX's founder has purchased AGS with the goal of building a $1 billion supply chain empire.
Chris Zheng, CEO of SpeedX, has acquired Accelerated Global Solutions (AGS), a logistics firm based in New York City, with the goal of establishing a $1 billion supply chain infrastructure within 18 m
Read MoreManufacturing output declines prior to the presidential election: PMI
The Institute for Supply Management's Purchasing Managers' Index dropped to 46.5% in October, the lowest this year, mainly due to a 3.6 percentage point decline in production. While demand slightly in
Read MoreAmazon is revamping its inbound fulfillment process.
Amazon is revamping its inbound fulfillment processes to enhance inventory management within its logistics network, as stated by CEO Andy Jassy. The company has implemented numerous changes across its
Read MoreLevi Strauss aims for a supply chain with reduced carbon emissions.
Levi Strauss & Co. has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its supply chain by 2050, as outlined in its first climate transition plan released on October 16. The company aims for a 90% re
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