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Insourcing vs Outsourcing: Definitions, Advantages, Differences
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Insourcing vs Outsourcing: Definitions, Advantages, Differences

As businesses seek to gain a competitive edge while controlling costs, understanding the nuances between insourcing and outsourcing is essential for their success. Throughout this blog post, we will dive into the definitions of both insourcing and outsourcing practices. Then, we’ll explore their advantages and potential drawbacks in various scenarios. Furthermore, we will provide insight […]

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Shipper Owned Container (SOC): What It Is, Types, and Benefits
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Shipper Owned Container (SOC): What It Is, Types, and Benefits

Shipper owned containers (SOCs) offer businesses more control over their shipping needs and flexibility compared to carrier owned containers (COCs). These shipping containers are purchased or leased by businesses, allowing them to manage container ownership without relying solely on shipping lines. In recent years, the use of SOCs has grown significantly, with businesses increasingly looking […]

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What Supply Chain Term Will Be Top of Mind in 2025?
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What Supply Chain Term Will Be Top of Mind in 2025?

Convergence because we can’t afford to have planning and operations working in their separate silos where plans can’t be executed or if they can they are very expensive to execute. Good companies plan. Great companies execute. –Tom Moore Founder & CEO ProvisionAi Optimization. 2025 will be a year of optimization as companies look to offset […]

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AI Power Drives Supply Chain Gymnastics
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AI Power Drives Supply Chain Gymnastics

If you’re reading Inbound Logistics, you already drank the supply chain Kool-Aid. But many others in our audience are tasting the inbound logistics brew for the first time. “Inbound logistics makes sense,” they say as they sip. “But it’s a lot more complicated than just letting my vendors and logistics partners control my inbound flow.  I just don’t think I can handle that.” It tastes great, […]

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9 Types of Containerized Cargo Compared and Explained
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9 Types of Containerized Cargo Compared and Explained

In commercial shipping and logistics, containerized cargo plays a pivotal role in facilitating the efficient transportation of goods across international borders. This method of shipping has revolutionized the industry by providing a standardized way to handle various types of cargo, making it easier to load, transport, and unload goods quickly and safely.  As global trade […]

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2024 Summer Reading Guide
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2024 Summer Reading Guide

Cool down with some hot insights into logistics and supply chain management this summer. Whether you’re lounging on the beach or killing time while traveling, our handpicked book list will keep you informed and entertained.

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Team Up to Deter Supplier Fraud
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Team Up to Deter Supplier Fraud

Despite their best technology and efforts, finance leaders continue to battle the ever-evolving tactics of fraudsters. A key reason is that finance’s fraud management strategies are seldom considered in the context of supplier information. Their peers in procurement, meanwhile, manage supplier information daily but the processes they use aren’t designed to prevent fraud.

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