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The Biggest Supply Chain Blunders of 2017

AFFLINK

As 2017 reaches its final weeks, we reflect back on this year's blunders in supply chain planning. Indeed, 2017 was plagued by problems within international supply chains, ranging from logistical to unethical. Indeed, 2017 was plagued by problems within international supply chains, ranging from logistical to unethical.

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Types of Risks Impacting Supply Chains in 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

In 2017 losses incurred from catastrophes such as hurricanes, wildfires, and earthquakes could make it one of the costliest years in history for the property insurance industry, Savitsky noted. Hurricane Maria, which slammed into Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017, is a prime example of a catastrophe that reverberates through supply chains.

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Capacity Crunch Factors: What Causes a Capacity Crunch?

GlobalTranz

In April 2017, William B. Sudden growth in the stock market means increases in manufacturing and commerce across the country, and as a result, shippers will have more product to move. Unbelievably, the capacity crunch is back the shipping headlines. Increased Market Stamina Contributes to Capacity Crunch Factors.

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Examining LogiPharma 2019 – Top 3 symptoms you caught the life sciences supply chain bug

Kinaxis

Coordinating regulatory approvals with the ability to manufacture could make or break capturing market share. Early approvals could cause a struggle to ramp up manufacturing capabilities. Late approvals may give you more time to prepare manufacturing but could leave you with high capital resources sitting idle.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

In a 2017 survey by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI), 65 percent of respondents had experienced at least one supply chain disruption in the last year, with 44 percent of the disruptions occurring at Tier 1. Case Studies. Hurricane Maria Disrupts the Pharma Industry.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

In a 2017 survey by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI), 65 percent of respondents had experienced at least one supply chain disruption in the last year, with 44 percent of the disruptions occurring at Tier 1. Case Studies. Hurricane Maria Disrupts the Pharma Industry.

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The Tesla Semi Truck Will Change Freight

Freightos

Diverting resources to fix Model 3 bottlenecks & increase battery production for Puerto Rico & other affected areas. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 6, 2017. Many major truck manufacturers are now investing in electric rigs, with one projection having them reaching a 25% market share by 2025.

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