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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Last night, I took my 13-year-old son to see the movie Air, which tells the story of how Nike pursued basketball rookie Michael Jordan in 1984 to sign with the company. That move, and Michael Jordan’s incredible talent and business acumen, has turned the Jordan brand into a multi-billion-dollar business.

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Three Ways Government Can Champion IoT-Wired Supply Chains

TMC

Combat cargo theft. IoT technology can be a boon for cargo thieves who use it to locate and target loads. Governments should enforce strict penalties for cargo theft, and give law enforcement units the resources they need to combat cargo criminals. This post is credited to Jordan Kass.

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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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How E-Commerce Is Reinventing the Humble Warehouse

MIT Supply Chain

The trucks transport products to proximate areas, where lighter, more nimble vehicles such as cargo bikes complete the final deliveries. We essentially turned them into mini-warehouses to fulfill our increased digital demand,” said Bill Jordan, chief growth officer for the chain’s parent company, Designer Brands, in an interview for the book.

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

Talking Logistics

Here are some details from the press release: Opened on July 1st, the new distribution center in JAFZA serves a region encompassing a 2000-mile radius around Dubai, including countries in the midst of building their technology and communication infrastructures such as Pakistan, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.

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30 Supply Chain Leaders Under 30—Class of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Jordan Haller, ExxonMobil. Content Summary: Jordan Haller, age 28, is a procurement supervisor with ExxonMobil. Content Summary: Lauren Sylvester, age 29, is manager, cargo air acquisitions, with the U.S. Content Summary: Chelsey Graham, age 27, is a commodity manager with United States Steel Corp. Printer-friendly version.

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Supply Chain IoT Unlocks Efficiency and Transparency

TMC

A key application area I described in my last IoT post was the use of sensors on trucks to track the status of perishable cargos. Last week, Jordan Kass discussed the future of “smart logistics” platforms creating a new era of supply chain control, visibility, and responsiveness. billion of the industry’s investments.