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Supply Chain Movement 19 – Software & Leaders

Supply Chain Movement

It’s remarkable that there aren’t many more companies consolidating their transport operations. In 2006, with an export value of EUR1.5 billion, the Netherlands ranked fourth in the world. I can’t understand why they’re not doing it yet.” Those are the words of Patrick Van De Vyver, EMEA Logistics Operations Manager at 3M.

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Driver Shortage in Trucking: Time for Plan B

Talking Logistics

As reported in the New York Times : Factoring in June’s increase and upward revisions for estimated hiring in April and May, employers added an average of 231,000 workers a month in the first half of 2014, the best six-month run since the spring of 2006. What is the Future of Truckload Transportation?

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How Can We Heal the Global Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. The combination of technology along with the advancements in transportation made it possible. Today, I unpacked my bags. Operating Margin.