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Biden to Meet With Retail Leaders on Supply Chain Snags
November 29, 2021

President Joe Biden is meeting on Monday (Nov. 29) with the CEOs of Walmart, CVS and other large retailers in the latest move to overcome ongoing supply chain snafus and inflation ahead of the holiday gift-giving season, according to a Bloomberg report. Get the Full...

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Supply Chain Woes Keep Coming as Average Wait Time Nears 17 Days
November 14, 2021

Container ships are still having a difficult time reaching ports in a timely manner, with the average wait time at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California now sitting at almost 17 days, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Growing Concerns About Inflation, Supply Chains Garner ‘All Hands on Deck’ Response
November 10, 2021

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Near-Record Imports Likely to Continue Clogging Container Ports Through Holidays
November 08, 2021

The imports at strained container ports are likely to remain at almost record levels through the end of the year as retailers brace for holiday shopping, according to a press release from the National Retail Federation (NRF). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Chip Shortage Causes a 6% Drop in Global Smartphone Shipments
November 01, 2021

A chip shortage has already seen ripple effects as fewer smartphones have been shipped around the world in the third quarter this year, The Straits Times reported, citing data from Canalys. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Why Focusing on the Supplier Experience Pays Off
October 26, 2021

What will payments look like in 2022 and beyond? In “The Way Payments Are Now Done,” Matt Clark, president and chief operating officer of Corcentric, joins 32 other payment executives to discuss what payments’ “new normal” looks like. Clark shares the essential focal points of...

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Uber Freight Partners With Marqeta, Branch to Boost Logistics, Transportation
October 25, 2021

Marqeta’s card issuing platform, along with Branch’s digital wallet, will be partnered with Uber Freight to bolster payments for the logistics and transportation industries, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Amazon Unveils Strategy to Ensure Timely Holiday Delivery
October 25, 2021

Continued investment in transportation capabilities, as well as nearly a year of planning, has prepared Amazon to tackle the holiday delivery season, according to a Monday (Oct. 25) company blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Mastercard Helps Businesses Unlock Working Capital With New Supply Chain Finance Offering
October 21, 2021

In the ongoing drive to help businesses access new sources of capital, Mastercard has launched today (Oct. 21) a new B2B supply chain finance offering as part of its Track Business Payment Service. Mastercard’s Senior Vice President of Commercial and B2B Solutions David Trecker told...