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Contracts, Cancellations, and Closures: Persistent Trends Leave a Pre-Peak Season Logistics Industry on Edge

Intelligent Audit

With peak shipping season just around the corner, the logistics industry is looking forward to a smoother supply chain than previous years have provided. However, transportation management experts caution logistics providers not to get too excited. Experts Weigh-In on Peak Season 2022. container imports are near record-setting.

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How to Learn About Supply Chain Research From Around the World in a Few Hours

MIT Supply Chain

On January 22, 2014, some 120 master’s students representing about 30 countries will gather at the MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, USA to present 70 to 80 supply chain thesis research projects. World view. Research Expo displays 70 to 80 supply chain research projects from multiple countries. Obtain more information and register here.

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Join Thousands of Students in MIT’s Digital Supply Chain Classroom

MIT Supply Chain

On September 30, 2014, supply chain education will take a major step into the digital age with the start of SCx, an on-line educational program developed by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) for thousands of professionals across the globe. SC1x – Supply Chain and Logistics Fundamentals (fall 2014).

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Chipotle: The Latest Example of Why Supply Chain Risk Management Matters

Talking Logistics

Compared to Q4 2014: Revenue decreased 6.8% coli outbreaks that sickened 60 customers, along with norovirus incidents in California and Massachusetts that led to more sick customers and restaurant closings. million — the first decline in quarterly revenue since the company went public in 2006!

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2021 Trends in Supply Chain Sustainability

Vanguard Software

A great example would be when the hospitality industry initiated towel reuse programs back in 2014 and the subsequent savings on water and energy. And the World Economic Forum cites that many reports find a direct correlation between sustainable practices, share prices, and business performance.

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2021 Trends in Supply Chain Sustainability

Vanguard Software

A great example would be when the hospitality industry initiated towel reuse programs back in 2014 and the subsequent savings on water and energy. And the World Economic Forum cites that many reports find a direct correlation between sustainable practices, share prices, and business performance.

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Cargo Flight Launches a Vital Link in the Ebola Response Effort

MIT Supply Chain

The delivery was organized by the Academic Consortium to Combat Ebola in Liberia (ACCEL), a network of academic centers with technical expertise in emergency medicine and logistics systems. The Lab is part of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. million grant from Paul G. Airlink has received a grant from the Paul G.

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