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Mexico Transportation Risk with Mark Vickers

The Logistics of Logistics

Mark expanded MacroPoint’s visibility technology into Mexico and got MacroPoint into shipper markets which enabled its acquisition by Descartes in 2017 for $107 Million. In 2017, Mark recognized a need for logistics service providers to have better access to cost effective All-Risk Shipper’s Interest Cargo Insurance with focus on Mexico.

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Welcome 2019

Supply Chain Shaman

The teams in these seats did not experience the down market in 2007 or the start of the market run in 2009. Machine learning will redefine master data management. Telematics and outside-in data redefines transportation. ISO-8000 standards for B2B master data for company, location, and item will grow in importance.

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'Brexit Is Scaring Businesses to Death': Two Experts Debate the Data

Supply Chain Brain

David Blanchflower , professor of economics at Dartmouth College and member of the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee from June 2006 to May 2009: The fallout from the disastrous Brexit vote and the even more calamitous negotiations are scaring businesses to death, and continuing apace. between £20bn and £40bn. GDP growth was 0.1

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8 of the Best Cryptocurrencies for Investing!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Bitcoin dominates our top list of the best cryptocurrency, just as how it dominates the market since 2009. It was initially launched in 2017. It has a reputation system that ensures precise data and binding smart contracts. Start by finding the best cryptocurrencies for investing. Check them out below! Bitcoin Cash.

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A time of transition: 3 key trends for oil & gas in 2018

DELMIA Quintiq

Capacity Additions, Retirements, and Changes by Energy Source, 2009 (US Energy Information Administration). New projects and partnerships are expected to lead to increased efficiency of operations. ” CONCLUSION. Sources: Information from presentations IP Week (International Petroleum 2018).

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Reasons For Logistics Pros to Be Thankful this Season

Supply Chain Collaborator

Here are some of the positive indicators supporting our exuberance during Thanksgiving 2017. According to the US Bureau of Transportation Statistics, “For-hire freight shipments in August 2017 were 38.0 percent higher than the low in April 2009 during the recession.” Freight Volumes Up and Rising. per mile.

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And I thought last year’s Top 25 Supply Chain was a surprise

Kinaxis

All data aside, this new category was primarily to remove Apple and P&G, so the words “we have a new #1” could be stated. Amazon had been spending a ton on assets, both data center and distribution, which killed their pre-2016 ROA ranking. Early Prediction for 2017. Congrats to Annette Clayton and her team. Bill Clinton.

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