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How to Harness the Economic Power of Logistics Clusters

MIT Supply Chain

In 2001 the government of Aragón in northern Spain realized that its economy had become overly reliant on a small group of industries, notably auto manufacturing. There is also the part-time Master de Logistica (MdL) master’s program taught in Spanish that has become an important source of talent for the local cluster.

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Spire and Gravity Supply Chain solutions helping restore flow of goods

Gravity Supply Chain

The pinnacle of this development was the formalizing of diplomatic relations between China and the United States in 1979, which laid the groundwork for China’s joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001. From product concept, sourcing, and ordering to delivery, Gravity helps its clients stay informed every step of the way.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ Interview Excerpts: Lessons Learned by Global Leaders

Supply Chain Game Changer

Mistakes & set-backs are the great source for development opportunity. In reality, a few abrupt moves and getting laid off in 2001 by Dell drove a sharp left-hand turn in my career in 2002 that evolved to where I am today. Fedex prevailed as a trend setter and grew as a result of moving into bulk freight.

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The Ultimate Guide to Beer Profit Margins & More

Unleashed

Euroboozer, a UK importer of craft brewed beers, states that for a London pub or bar gross profit has to be around 70% in order to be sustainable. Brewery software will capture all the costs of production, from raw materials to freight costs. It was popular in the 1970s but sales gradually dropped, until it hit a low in 2001.