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Supply Chain Dive | March 02, 2020

Increased IMO 2020-compliant fuel costs, overcapacity exacerbated by the novel coronavirus and ongoing trade challenges could drive up costs for ocean shippers in 2020, according to AlixPartners' 2020 Global Container Shipping Report. Shippers should be aware that carriers' ability to survive current market conditions will depend on whether they can successfully pass on price increases, the report found. The uncertain market conditions grant shippers leverage to push for improved price t...

Software and Technology

prnewswire | May 18, 2023

Exiger, the SaaS company revolutionizing the way corporations, government agencies and banks manage supply chains, today announced that it has acquired Ion Channel, a best-in-class software supply chain risk management platform. The acquisition marks a major milestone for supply chain risk management (SCRM) as Exiger becomes the first and only technology company to illuminate every dimension of the supply chain, including corporate relationships, physical products, manufacturing processes, raw m...

Software and Technology,Supply Chain

Pivotree Inc., | January 12, 2023

Pivotree Inc., a leading frictionless commerce solutions company, recently announced its partnership with Newmine, a retail technology leader and developer of Chief Returns Officer® solution, to improve supply chain agility and resiliency with a new merchandise returns reduction joint offering. Newmine lets retailers and consumer brands rethink product returns. The synergies created with Newmine's Chief Returns Officer® solution and Pivotree's supply chain portfo...

DHL | May 14, 2020

An increase in e-commerce orders over the past five weeks has pushed DHL's parcel volume to peak season levels, according to a press release issued Wednesday. Domestic volume has increased by 36% and cross-border numbers increased by 28% compared to daily averages seen in February.The fastest-growing product categories include nutraceuticals (dietary supplements), health and beauty items, apparel, pharmaceuticals and home office supplies, according to the carrier. These categories are ...