CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2024 | VOL. 44 | NO. 2
GOOD QUESTION Have companies made progress toward supply chain resiliency?
38 PORTS UPDATE: NEW STRATEGIES FOR A NEW AGE In the post-pandemic era, U.S. ports are steering new courses toward sustainability, collaboration, infrastructure, and more. 42 With cargo theft surging—bolstered by sophisticated new tech-based methods— it has never been more important for shippers and their partners to emphasize security best practices. 46 5 WAYS TO BOOST CARGO SECURITY
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INSIGHT 4 CHECKING IN Bringing automation to food production 6 GOOD QUESTION Have companies made progress toward supply chain resiliency since the pandemic? 8 10 TIPS Building brand reputation through the supply chain 26 VIEWPOINT The independent contractors rule raises more questions than answers 28 IT MATTERS What tech trends should you prioritize? 30 SMART MOVES The power of diversity in transport tech 56 LAST MILE Cargo theft terms and tricks to watch out for INFO 50 SUPPLY CHAIN INSIGHTS 54 CALENDAR 55 RESOURCE CENTER INPRACTICE 10 LEADERSHIP: DAVE BOZEMAN STAYS CLOSE TO THE WORK As a leader in today’s trying business environment, the CEO of C.H. Robinson embraces lean principles, gains insights from his people, and makes decisions based on firsthand experience.
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13 TOP BENEFITS OF AUTOMATING YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN
SUPPLY CHAIN CAREER HACKS
From attracting talent to boosting visibility, companies are gaining key advantages by automating some or all of their supply chains.
Supply chain management professors and practitioners share advice and strategies to boost your skills set and supercharge your career trajectory.
CONTENT PARTNERS 20 The Power of Unstructured Data Offered by DDC FPO 22 How to Future-Proof Your Supply Chain from Freight Embargoes Offered by SMC 3 24 Leveraging Predictive Analytics to Gain a Competitive Edge Offered by Argus Logistics 25 Fulfillment Automation: What’s Driving Adoption and How It’s Changing Operations Offered by VARGO
INFOCUS 1 INFO SNACKS 12 VERTICAL FOCUS: HAZMAT/DANGEROUS GOODS 14 NOTED 16 TAKEAWAYS 52 IN BRIEF
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