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

Supply Chain Game Changer

As such we have focussed on curating a wide range of content and resources that will have relevance to anyone at anytime no matter what their needs may be. Mistakes & set-backs are the great source for development opportunity. Fedex prevailed as a trend setter and grew as a result of moving into bulk freight.

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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). However, topics such as logistics, logistics, physical sourcing and supply chain management are not included in these courses.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

Since bulks are the most trafficked commodities, maritime routes for bulks are influenced by the location of strategic mineral and oil resources. This is due in part to the chokepoints they cause in the flow of global freight as well as the fact that they give people access to resources and commercial activity more effectively.

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Supply Chain Predictions for 2020 (Who knew I’d still be writing this blog 18 years later!)

NC State SCRC

The first one, I believe, was in January, 2002, just two years after I founded the SCRC. On top of that, the increase of Uber Freight, food delivery services, and a plethora of other services is causing congestion to rise rapidly. However, I also came to realize that I’ve been writing this blog now for more than a decade!