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How Air Jordans Became the Greatest Shoes of All Time!

Supply Chain Game Changer

When Michael Jordan first signed with Nike in 1984, the star-endorsed shoes were expected to produce $4 million in sales annually – they did $100 million in the first 9 months. Backed by an up-and-coming all-star and a rock-solid marketing strategy, Nike’s Air Jordans quickly became the most sought-after shoe in the world.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter Earnings 2013. NAFTA Trade in August 2013 than in August 2012. JDA is targeting Grocery, Hardline, and Fashion/Apparel retailers with this solution, which will be generally available December 26, 2013. Robinson and XPO Logistics both announced Q3 2013 financial results this week.

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Revisiting Some Great Advice for Supply Chain Young Professionals

Talking Logistics

We originially shared these brief video excerpts in 2013 and 2014, but we’ve compiled them here again in case you missed them the first time. Jordan Kass : Make a personal development plan and identify the skills you need to reach your goals. LEARN is an acronym for me: Listen, Educate, Articulate, Research, Network.

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Social Networking, TMS, and Mega Trends: My CSCMP Conference Agenda

Talking Logistics

Jordan Kass, C.H. Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 3:00 PM. Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 8:00 AM. Included will be insights on today’s fragmented technology marketplace, the complexities of international transportation, and what to look for in a global TMS. Sessions Room: Room 109. Adrian Gonzalez, Adelante SCM Corp.

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10 Must-Watch Negotiation Movies: Master the Art of Persuasion with These Gripping Films

SCMDOJO

A Hijacking (2013) The plot revolves around the hijacking and subsequent attempted release of a Danish cargo vessel and its crew. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) In “The Wolf of Wall Street,” the narrative is based on the true events of stockbroker Jordan Belfort, who amasses money and success by dishonest and criminal means.

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The Supply Chain Impact of Europe’s Refugee Crisis

Kinaxis

With a network of seven distribution centers (in Copenhagen, Jordan, Dubai, Nairobi, Tanzania, Cameroon, and Ghana), UNHCR can ship core relief items from these stockpiles to assist up to 600,000 people within 72 hours, if needed. The UPS Foundation funded these flights as part of its UPS Humanitarian Relief and Resilience program.

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Google Express, Its Supply Chain & Viability

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

Aaron Kaplan, Eunice Cho, Jordan Sugar, Poornima Nookala, Shoaib Bharmal, Vishal Vibhandik, and Felipe Caro. In 2013, Google launched Google Express, its rendition of an online shopping and delivery service.