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Industry Transformation: Advanced Manufacturing and Digitalisation of Supply Chain-Logistics

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

International Airports and Ports almost came to a standstill as the worlds international airline fleets were grounded and maritime shipping disrupted and stalled. SHIPPING ,TRADE CONNECTIVITY AND SUPPLY CHAIN DIGITALISATION.

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What are Dark Stores, and How do they Work? [+ case studies]

Unleashed

Shutdowns and shipping disruptions could suspend production on the other side of the world, leading to supply shortages. After placing an order online they can either pick it up or have it shipped. In early 2020, Tesco announced they were set to open 25 urban fulfilment centres over the following three years.

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Who said supply chains are boring?: Shipping my stuff one more time.

Supply Chains Rock

Thursday, February 05, 2009. Shipping my stuff one more time. After failing to ship my Mini Cooper over two years ago Im at it again, but this time with much lighter cargo. So working with Planes International, the same 3PL I tried to use for shipping my car, I am shipping my desk, a carpet, my bike and some framed wall art.

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Who said supply chains are boring?: How would you ship 500 trees.

Supply Chains Rock

Monday, January 05, 2009. How would you ship 500 trees to Iraq? Basically, her organization worked with a nursery and collected 400 trees from Long Island, New York and 100 from California and had them shipped via DHL to the US troops in Iraq. MIT Supply Chain 2020. Public Policy & Sustainability Blog. SCM Lowdown.

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Snapshot of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Part Four

Supply Chain Matters

Carriers and providers experienced windfall profit levels in their ability to leverage the constant disruptions and ship deployment imbalances into skyrocketing spot rates, added services fees, surcharges or demurrage penalties. The rate was further 80 percent below the peak spot rate of $10,377 reached in September 2021. Parcel Segment.

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Who said supply chains are boring?: UPS to the Rescue

Supply Chains Rock

Thursday, April 16, 2009. I received several emails and even another blogger posted commentary on the challenges for US retailers to ship overseas. For example when I wrote a general statement that "retailers dont get shipping abroad." They ship to about 15 countries including Switzerland. MIT Supply Chain 2020.

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What Should Supply Chain Management Teams Anticipate in 2023 and Beyond- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

In our previous published Part One commentary , we summarized the challenges and action taken by industry and global supply chain during the years 2020-2022, along with the key learning. That will have a direct impact on the dynamics of global container shipping, airfreight and logistics networks. Overall Themes for the Year 2023.