FourKites Unveils Supply Chain Training Platform to Help Customers Maximise Value and Increase ROI

Leading supply chain visibility provider FourKites today announces the availability of FourKites Academy, a comprehensive training platform designed to help supply chain professionals advance in their careers and business goals with high-quality, industry-recognised training resources. In addition to offering a Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)-accredited course, the Academy helps FourKites customers and their […]

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VIDEO Maritime Enters A Mediocre Growth Period With Lower Spending

The condition of the maritime sector can be seen as a mirror to where the whole global economy is going. Would we see a crazy boom during the upcoming Peak Season? How are retailers getting ready and what are their expectations? We spoke to Glenn Koepke, VP & GM Network Collaboration, at FourKites, about how […]

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Manufacturers Suffer Due To West Coast Ports Delays

FourKites Data: Commentary from Tom Gregorchik, Vice President of Industry Strategy at FourKites Will the work stoppage at the port(s) have an impact on consumers? What about manufacturers? The work stoppage at the ports will impact manufacturer’s production schedules, distribution, and ultimately fulfilling orders to end consumers. Those in the electronics and apparel industries in […]

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US – Mexico Trade: Long-Term Investment Approach Continuous

Commentary from Glenn Koepke, GM Network Collaboration FourKites: What are you seeing/hearing from customers regarding their manufacturing/production in Mexico and cross-border shippers? Companies are continuing to invest in nearshoring and taking a long-term investment approach to it, as moving thousands of global suppliers into Mexico isn’t feasible in the short term. When deciding whether to […]

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VIDEO DP World: Supporting SMEs Ecosystem To Digitise & Go Green

The supply chain is an ecosystem that needs care. Large organisations have a very important role to play in supporting SMEs in their journey to digital and carbon neutral supply chains. We spoke to Mike Bhaskaran, COO of Digital Technology & Logistics at DP World, about different projects DP World is working on, how they […]

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FourKites Appoints New President Rocky Subramanian to Accelerate Global Expansion 

Leading supply chain visibility company FourKites today announces the appointment of Rocky Subramanian as President, effective immediately. Widely respected as a trusted advisor to leaders executing complex digital transformation at organisations of all sizes, Subramanian will work alongside CEO Mathew Elenjickal to drive the company’s strategy, growth and customer success globally.  “As our new President, […]

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VIDEO Cargo Theft: Understand Your Environment To Counter the Risks

Cargo theft is a serious problem for all parts of the supply chain and billions are lost each year. Companies risk exposing themselves by not following procedures and not educating their employees enough. We spoke to Barry Conlon, CEO of Overhaul, about different ways organisations can protect their cargo, what to look for, and how […]

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US March Port/Rail Index: Lack of an ILWU and PMA Agreement is Cause for Concern as West Coast Bookings Impacted

 ITS Logistics, today released the March forecast for the ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index.  This month the index forecasts that the lack of an agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) is still cause for concern within the industry as West Coast ocean bookings are being impacted. “The ILWU has […]

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