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2012 Supply Chain Predictions: Is the End of the World Nigh?

Supply Chain Network

But 2012 is an extra-special year; it carries heavy historical baggage chock full of dire predictions. Nostradamus painted a bleak picture of massive destruction and mayhem brought about by a comet in 2012. In the tradition of David Letterman, (in no particular order) let’s hit the Top 10 Supply Chain Predictions for 2012.

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Molex Prizes Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

By 2012 they had implemented this multi-enterprise supply chain network (MSCN) solution. The planners could choose to switch cargo from a slow-moving ship to air, for example. Because of capacity issues, Molex is working with more logistics partners. Molex ended up selecting a product from Infor Nexus – GT Nexus at the time.

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August 9, 2023 Update

Freightos

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis August General Rate Increases (GRI) pushed ex-Asia ocean rates up sharply to start the month on a combination of demand rebounds and stricter capacity reductions by carriers. kg and 44% lower than last August.

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10 Must-Watch Negotiation Movies: Master the Art of Persuasion with These Gripping Films

SCMDOJO

Django Unchained (2012) In “Django Unchained,” the compelling story of Django, a former slave who became a bounty hunter, is explored. A Hijacking (2013) The plot revolves around the hijacking and subsequent attempted release of a Danish cargo vessel and its crew.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 25-29, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Those carriers are just no longer able to handle all of our capacity that we need at peak.”. Robinson announced that it opened “a new state of the art certified cargo screening facility (CCSF) in Carson, CA.” The new facility is the second for the company, which opened its first CCSF on April 18, 2012, in Chicago, IL.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 6-10, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Freight Rates Push Lower as Truck Capacity Outweighs Demand (WSJ – sub. Of course, Amazon has been using robots for years in its distribution centers, since its acquisition of Kiva Systems in 2012. April 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). May Van, Reefer Freight up 19% on Spot Market: DAT Freight Index.

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When the Climate Changes, Can Business Carry on as Usual?

EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work

Whereas just 4 year later in 2012, the River was at its lowest level in two decades, 30 feet lower than the previous year. To cope with each drop in the water level of one foot, barges were forced to offload 200 tonnes of cargo, severely reducing the cost effectiveness and volume of supply transport.