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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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The Changing Landscape of Direct-to-Consumer Sales

Enterra Insights

Manufacturers aren’t blind to this trend and some of them have developed direct-to-consumer (DTC/D2C) strategies. DTC strategies allow manufacturers to sell products directly to customers, bypassing third-party retailers, wholesalers, or any other middlemen. In fact, every year the percentage of purchases made online increases.

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Supply Chain Risk Management Highlighted by a Tiny Computer Chip

Enterra Insights

Singer suggests that Chinese-made microchips embedded in our appliances, devices, satellites, fighter jets, war ships, and tanks could turn against us.”[1] Jordan Robertson and Michael Riley explain what happened next.[2]. 2] Jordan Robertson and Michael Riley, “ The Big Hack: How China Used a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate U.S.

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Supply chain & logistics webinar

Proxima

At our recent webinar, held with Supply Chain and Logistics consultancy Hatmill, Proxima’s Simon Geale welcomed Joe Metcalf, Johnathan Foster, Neil Jordan, and Simon Dixon to discuss their advice on the tools needed now to achieve supply chain and logistics success across: warehousing, automation, freight, and reverse logistics.

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COVID-19 accelerates four trends and changes within global supply chains

Proxima

Brick-and-mortar retailers across the country, and the carriers that support them, are feeling the struggle to adapt to e-commerce as foot traffic has slowed and the need to adapt their business strategies to drive traffic digitally or in alternative ways continues to increase. What is the right strategy? •

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

SCMDOJO

So, grab some popcorn and get ready to explore these cinematic treasures, as each one aims to shed light on various aspects of negotiation by showcasing individuals who best represent the best talents and strategies. Successful negotiators must be adaptable and able to change their strategy as necessary to get favorable results.

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Revealed: The Sectors Cutting Product Lead Times Fastest

Unleashed

One reason is that manufacturers and logistics firms stepped up their digital strategies during this time in response to the crisis. Food (fruit and veg, prepared meals etc) 56.14% Electronics, telecommunication 54.90% Health, medical supplies and equipment 53.69% Office equipment and supplies 51.73% Clothing, footwear and accessories 49.86%.