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Common supply chain pitfalls: everything you need to know

Nowadays, there are many types of supply chain pitfalls since risks and dangers can come from various sources. These include strikes, labor conflicts, natural disasters, inaccurate forecasts, problems with capacity, and so on. That is why supply chain risk management has become the main focus in procurement. Supply chain risk management presents a process of…

3 disruptions that affected supply chain in 2021

This year was very uncertain and unpredictable in many fields. Specific events were disruptions that affected supply chain in 2021. That represents a long-term danger for businesses, especially in our highly globalized age, when organizations often have big and complex chains. In order to have resilient supply chains, companies need to focus on preparing for…

The basics of bulky goods logistics

Nowadays, there’s a huge demand for shipping heavy and bulky items such as vehicles, for example. This demand is a product of e-commerce expansion year over year, especially since the pandemic. Shipping and logistics companies have a lot of work to do. However, bulky items are not easily transportable from one place to another. There’s…

Supply chain lessons learned during the pandemic

The time has come to reflect and learn from the repercussions of Covid-19. Many jump at the opportunity to blame panic buying for half-empty stores and less variety of products. However, the issue runs much deeper. The inability of the supply chain staff to meet the rising demand and constant inspections and strict limitations slowing…

Automotive logistics solutions in 2022

Looking for solutions? If you ever used services from one of the shipping and logistics companies, you know how amazing it can be to load up a vehicle and have it wait for you on the other side of the world. Those services can be affordable, quick, and lucrative. But if you are unlucky or…

Ways to close supply chain gaps

Let’s face it, it is not easy to keep the balance between demand, production, and supply. While you are trying to manage your business successfully, you will need to find a way to deal with the supply chain gaps that could occur. There are so many reasons why a gap in your supply chain can…

4 types of risks in supply chain

Risks are everywhere in the supply chain, waiting to cause the next million-dollar disturbance. It is important that supply chain managers remain ready at all times. Procurement is placing a high priority on supply chain risk management because disruptions to the supply chain are extremely costly. Logistics professionals are responsible because disaster can strike at…

What to expect from cold chain delivery in 2022?

The experts are having different opinions about the normalization of the supply chain. The most optimistic ones are expecting it in the first quarter of 2022. However, many of them disagree. They are foreseeing supply chain normalization only in the second part of 2022. Expectations for the cold chain delivery in 2022 are the same.…

How is oversized cargo transported

Oversized cargo transportation is something that shipping and logistics companies do every day. Even though it is difficult to transport from point A to point B, these are skilled professionals. Because of that, they will transport it in the safest way possible. This type of cargo often causes trouble and companies charge additional fees for…

The benefits of multimodal transportation

If your business is not possible without freight and transportation services, there is no better place to be right now. Whether you have experience with transporting your goods or planning to start your job yet, just keep reading. Our experts from one of the finest logistics companies in the Middle East today will discuss the…