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Jan 14 2025BUSINESS

Overhaul's Big Funding Boost

Overhaul, a supply chain visibility company based in Austin, Texas, has secured a whopping $55 million in funding. Leading the charge was Springcoast Partners, with existing investors Edison Partners and Americo also chipping in. This new cash influx aims to turbocharge Overhaul’s development in AI

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Jan 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chipmakers Move Orders Away From China Ahead of Trump Tariffs

As Donald Trump prepares to take office, semiconductor companies are in a rush to shift their production orders out of China. This is due to the expected harsh tariffs and regulations from the new administration. UMC, a major semiconductor company, is leading the charge by moving orders for mature p

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Jan 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Space Defense: NATO’s Cybersecurity Dilemma

NATO leans heavily on space technology for its missions, but a big worry is cyber threats. Why? The supply chain isn't well-managed, and old systems are easy targets. Experts agree that better rules and management are a must. Early threat detection and safeguarding crucial data should be at the top

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Jan 06 2025BUSINESS

Trucking Market Shifts: Holiday Season Brings Changes

The holiday season saw a rise in truckload carriers turning down shippers' requests. This is shown by the Outbound Tender Reject Index (OTRI) hitting over 10% for the first time since April 2022. Spot rates also jumped nearly 10% compared to 2023. While this is a sign that trucking capacity is tight

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Dec 30 2024BUSINESS

Outlook Therapeutics: Navigating Risks in Supply Chain Dependence

Outlook Therapeutics, known by its ticker OTLK, has recently highlighted a new set of challenges. The company relies heavily on external manufacturers, primarily FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, for making and supplying their drug candidates like ONS-5010/LYTENAVA. This outsourcing isn't without i

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Dec 27 2024BUSINESS

Green Tech Innovation: A Supply Chain Challenge

Green technology innovation (GTI) is turning the tide by helping us break free from the endless cycle of economic growth leading to environmental pollution. Past research has focused on understanding GTI decisions in the supply chain as isolated strategies, overlooking the impact of random factors.

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Dec 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

Blockchain: A New Approach to Secure Pharma Supply Chains

Managing pharmaceutical supply chains isn't easy. Old methods struggle with transparency and trust. So, let's talk about a new solution: blockchain. It's like a digital ledger that keeps everyone honest. It promises to solve security issues like authentication and data tracking. First, all involved

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Dec 20 2024BUSINESS

Why Shared Truckloads Are Easing Freight Headaches

The tough times in freight shipping are finally over. But don't celebrate just yet! As the market changes, costs are on the rise. Companies need to get smart about their shipping strategies to stay ahead. For mid-size and big companies, adding a Shared Truckload plan to their 2025 goals could be a

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Nov 24 2024BUSINESS

The Impact of a New Sales Channel

Imagine you're a manufacturer with two sales channels: a platform reselling channel and a retailer channel on an online platform. Things get interesting when you decide to introduce a third channel, known as the agency channel. This move, called channel encroachment, shakes things up in the supply c

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Nov 18 2024RELIGION

Struggles and Solutions: Ensuring Halal Meat Stays Halal

Religion plays a big role in what people like to eat. For Muslims, following halal guidelines is super important, especially when it comes to meat. But making sure halal standards are followed throughout the whole meat supply chain can be tough. There are issues like incorrect slaughter methods, wro

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