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10 Books Logistics And Supply Chain Experts Need To Read

Freightos

All those books would weigh 49,000 kilograms – half the cargo mass of a Boeing 747-200F. Why this book rocks: Whether you focus on ocean, air, truck, barge or rail freight, it’s probably a steam engine that’s making it all work. Why this book rocks: In 2013, China exported $2.2 Stacked, those books would be as tall as 10.7

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Applying History’s Lessons to New Resiliency Plans

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Additionally, it takes about 30 days for an ocean vessel from China to deliver to Europe or the United States. Additionally, the United States and China were in the midst of a trade war, which further complicated the flow of goods through the world’s supply chains. New disruptions, old lessons.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

Bed Bath & Beyond @BedBathBeyond Bed Bath & Beyond has discovered a way to save millions of dollars on freight over the next few years, thanks to a new 755,000 square-foot distribution facility slated to open in the fall of 2019. The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S.