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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In addition, we have taken several steps in the past few years to affect industry change, such as being an active member of the Clean Cargo Group and joining the Sustainable Air Freight Alliance (SAFA). LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – September 2021. Synopsis: GeTS Webinar 9th Sept 2021. Photo Credit: United Airlines.

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Globalization is not dead!!

Cathy Roberson

I write for publications such as the Journal of Commerce and Air Cargo World. ” In its latest forecast for 2021 which was published on March 31, the WTO expects the world merchandise trade volume to increase by 8.0% in 2021 after falling 5.3% Welcome to Rethinking Supply Chains by me, Cathy Roberson.

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

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Source Amazon Product Range One of the key drivers of Amazon’s success in logistics is the sheer breadth of its product range. 2021: 1,608,000 Amazon Employees New hires: However, in 2022, they employed over 1.5 Amazon likely relies on a combination of its own facilities and partnerships with existing cargo hubs at airports.

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What the Stamps.com acquisition could mean for e-commerce shippers

Cathy Roberson

Going Global Stamps.com outlined its 2021 strategy in its annual report. I believe it’s because of their 2021 strategy that it agreed to be acquired - The money that Thoma Bravo will invest into Stamps.com will help it scale quicker than if Stamps.com opted to do it on its own. Metapack - Acquired in 2018.

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Competing in a diverse parcel market

Cathy Roberson

Photo 114433559 | Fedex Freight © Oksanaphoto | Dreamstime.com However, UPS sold its LTL carrier, UPS Freight, in 2021 to TFI International. ” UPS is also evaluating the possible sale of its truck brokerage service, Coyote Logistics, which it acquired in 2015. Its Freight division is considered the largest LTL provider.

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Logistics Bureau Supply Chain and Logistics News Roundup, July 2022

Logistics Bureau

Supply challenges arising from the war will hit many industries, with electronics being a prime example, since Russia and Ukraine are both sources of materials such as palladium and neon , vital for the manufacture of semiconductors. In 2015, it stood at around $5.40. From Fuel to Fertiliser, Supply Shortages Start to Bite.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

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In April 2021 the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced the country will be establishing eight new freeports – and there are high expectations for the positive impact these will have on areas where they are located. Freeports are big news right now. Read more: What is a Bonded Warehouse?