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Building a Global Logistics Juggernaut with Nourhan Beyrouti

The Logistics of Logistics

A significant milestone in Beyrouti’s career was his role as the Senior Director of Delivery Solutions, a pivotal position where he led the revenue operations in marketing, strategy, and sales events from 2021 to 2023. As the first management hire, he was instrumental in guiding the company toward its acquisition by UPS in May of 2022.

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Top 5 Logistics Challenges and Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. And moving materials and products was made difficult, especially at the start of the pandemic, due to closed borders, limited air freight, and driver shortages. According to U.S.

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Supply Chain Scope: New Study Shows Rise in US Inventories; California Estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030

Arkieva

Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. The Sustainable Freight Action plan released by California governor Jerry Brown outlines a long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transportation system. Supply Chain News.

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FedEx’s Network 2.0, UPS Extends Pilot Contracts, Amazon Slows Warehouse Expansion & More

Intelligent Audit

While some are shaking off their COVID-19 strategies, others are adjusting COVID-prompted changes into new business plans to address the latest global disruptions. While this mutual agreement to continue work outside a union contract is rare, freight accounting professionals and logistic managers are relieved across the board.

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Freightos Baltic Index Global Container Freight Index shows the cost of shipping freight remains hugely elevated – more than double the price a year earlier. In fact, global freight rates have increased tenfold since the start of the pandemic. And this was before the Russian invasion of Ukraine began.

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Manufacturing ERP Plays a Key Role for Sustainability

QAD

As an example, look no further than Microsoft’s announcement to be carbon negative by 2030 and their commitment of $1 billion towards a climate innovation fund. Today, manufacturers view sustainability as a required corporate strategy for long-term business viability and success. How Does an ERP System Support Sustainability?

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Cutting Emissions Through Better Transportation Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Derek Gittoes, a vice president of supply chain management product strategy at Oracle, said “this is very much an estimate. Oracle has set a target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, and to halve their greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2030.