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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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Identity Theft, Trucking Style

Talking Logistics

One of the fastest growing forms of cargo theft is deceptive pick-ups (aka fictitious pick-ups). According to a September 2013 white paper published by CargoNet and the Cargo Security Alliance , 8 percent of cargo thefts in 2013 (as of August 31, 2013) were due to fictitious pick-ups, up from 5 percent in 2011.

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

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Pantry & Fresh Food Distribution Centers (DCs): Estimated number: While Amazon doesn’t disclose the exact number, they have a growing network of Pantry and Fresh Food DCs globally. Whole Foods Retail Integration: Estimated number: Over 570 physical Whole Foods Market stores globally (as of April 2024).

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

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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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Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking: Seeking Sustainability on.

Global Trade Management

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. Global warming, food and product recalls, energy costs and consumer demand for fair trade practices are driving global importers to actively manage the sourcing of their products, requiring closer scrutiny and control. arviem real-time cargo monitoring. ► 2012. (1).

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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. Ninety Percent of Everything: Inside Shipping, the Invisible Industry That Puts Clothes on Your Back, Gas in Your Car, and Food on Your Plate by Rose George ( Link ). Amazon has 31,817 books about supply chain and 24,934 about logistics.

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Uber Freight: Another “Uber-for-Trucking”?

Freightos

Cargo Chief. Acquiring an autonomous trucking company was another clear indicator, as was the 2015 Uber Cargo test runs in Hong Kong. There’s a huge potential for vastly lower-priced (and more efficient) autonomous trucks, as well as autonomous cargo planes. Established. 10-4 Systems. Cargomatic. DAT Solutions.

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