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From Green to Black Ink

May 1, 2013

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Multi-tier supply chain sustainability is the only way to reduce overall environmental impact.

Infrastructure Can Slow Emerging Markets

April 1, 2013

By Dan McCue

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Economic development and growth in emerging markets depends on supply chain infrastructure that includes roads, ports, services, technology and workforce.

Industry Update: Reverse Logistics

Dealing with Zombie Inventory

Returns often feel like inventory that just won’t die. But, with efficient processes and procedures it can have a new life.

March 1, 2013

By Dan McCue

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No doubt they are among the worst nightmares a retailer or a warehouse manager can have: products going unsold on store shelves.

The Uncertain Impact of Mega Ships

Supply chain managers will select ports on their landside capacity to handle mega ships.

February 1, 2013

By Dan McCue

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Mega ships may or may not be a game changer, but they will make some ports winners and others into niche players.

High Flying Supply Chain Visibility

Creative solutions and collaborative approaches help push first-mile supply chain visibility to match the last mile capability.

January 4, 2013

By Dan McCue

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From the aerospace industry to electronics, gaining first-mile supply chain visibility in emerging markets is challenging.

Ocean

As 2012 draws to a close, ocean shipping is plagued by overcapacity driven by the ongoing step-change in vessel size at a time when demand is still lagging on the world’s major trade lanes, according to industry analysts.

Picking Up the Pace On Warehouse Automation

November 1, 2012

By Dan McCue

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Technology changes faster than warehouse processes; but need is driving automation solutions.

Technology and Sustainability: When Lean and Green Converge

October 9, 2012

By Dan McCue

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If recent experience teaches us anything, it is that what sustains the supply chain also benefits the environment.

Operating in the Zone

August 30, 2012

By Dan McCue

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There’s value in operating within a foreign trade zone, and entry just got easier.

Rediscovering “New” Markets

June 28, 2012

By Dan McCue

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When looking at trendy emerging markets, some familiar names reappear regularly while fresh prospects continue to advance.

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Supply chain visibility is an appealing yet elusive capability for most companies. While most recognize the significant benefits that would accrue from comprehensive visibility, few have made it a reality across their global operations. Part of the problem companies seem to have in embracing and implementing visibility is the lack of a comprehensive definition or firm understanding of the transformational potential. In this podcast, World Trade and GT Nexus will discuss the definitions and opportunities as well as how new cloud technology platforms are driving significant value to major companies today.

Speaker: Greg Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer & Co-Founder of GT Nexus

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