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This Week in Logistics News (June 23-27, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Another example of the wrinkles in our lives , and how we respond to them. April 2014 North American Freight Numbers. Several reports have been published in recent years underscoring the growing importance of supply chain risk management. It lasted 10 days and cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars.

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Ready For the Next Port Crisis?

Talking Logistics

“This dispute has left a damaging effect on our industry—causing extreme delays and millions in lost sales,” the American Apparel & Footwear Association said, as reported in the WSJ. “If If our ports aren’t open, we can’t trade. We cannot let this happen again. The bottom line for all U.S.

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

Supply Chain Game Changer

” Here is a summary of how these Global Supply Chain and Business Leaders responded and shared their lessons learned: Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods. 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.

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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

SCMDOJO

Logistics was first applied and recognised in military operations, its most significant impact is felt through the functions of production, distribution and consumption (Rodrigue and Slack, 2002). Also, traditional logistics focuses its attention on activities such as procurement , distribution, maintenance, and inventory management.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

Numerous chokepoints are located close to politically unsteady nations, raising the possibility that access to and usage of them could be compromised, for example through piracy. The Suez Canal Company's shares were purchased by Great Britain in 1874, making it the sole owner. Gibraltar and Suez during World War II).

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This Week in Logistics News (February 27 – March 3, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Boston startup raises $10M for retail software that predicts inventory needs (Boston Business Journal). Freightos unveils beta launch of international freight price index (American Shipper). 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Trump administration re-evaluating self-driving car guidance (Reuters). Guess what?

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The Ultimate Guide to Beer Profit Margins & More

Unleashed

Stats NZ has reported the volume of high-strength beer (more than 5% ABV) available for consumption has increased by 21% in five years. The Society of Independent Brewers’s 2020 craft beer report showed that in 2019, their members reported acquiring 47 pub sites; 30% of them now have a taproom, and 35% of them have a shop.