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This Week in Logistics News (November 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

FreshDirect is an established online grocery with a focus on fresh food delivery. Ahold Delhaize brands in the US include Hannaford, Stop & Shop, Giant, and Food Lion. The report states that Amazon has reached a deal with two companies, FACC Aerospace and Aernnova Aerospace, to supply components for Amazon’s delivery drones.

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Global Supply Chains: Bridging The Capability & Human Capital Gap From 2021 To 2023

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As companies look to reduce their reliance on a single supplier or transportation route, they are turning to more diverse and complex supply chains. MORE FROM THIS EDITION h6 Are Our Agri-Food Supply Chains In Crisis? He is based in Dubai, UAE.

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When We Don’t Have Answers, We Need to Work Quickly To Build Them

Supply Chain Shaman

Four industries–B2B Technology, Aerospace and Defense, Retail Apparel, and Food Manufacturing–grew inventory during the pandemic. We cannot effectively use market signals and adapt supply chain processes. Inventory Levels Over the Quarters of the Pandemic.

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Energy Crisis in Asia and Europe: The Supply Chain Impact

Resilinc

In agriculture, these wait times could result in less crops and less food. Analysts told Reuters , this glut will weigh on spot prices and premiums for transport and industrial fuel in Asia. Transportation & Logistics should expect longer lead times, increased shipping costs, and increased labor costs.

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Cyber Threats Loom Large

Resilinc

The March 2018 attack on computers and networks in Atlanta—a major national transportation hub—was the largest successful ransomware cyber attack on a U.S. In the private sector, aerospace, hi-tech, life sciences, metals, mining and natural resources companies experienced cyber attacks in 2018.

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When We Don’t Have Answers, We Need to Work Quickly To Build Them

Supply Chain Shaman

Four industries–B2B Technology, Aerospace and Defense, Retail Apparel, and Food Manufacturing–grew inventory during the pandemic. We cannot effectively use market signals and adapt supply chain processes. Inventory Levels Over the Quarters of the Pandemic.

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When We Don’t Have Answers, We Need to Work Quickly To Build Them

Supply Chain Shaman

Four industries–B2B Technology, Aerospace and Defense, Retail Apparel, and Food Manufacturing–grew inventory during the pandemic. We cannot effectively use market signals and adapt supply chain processes. Inventory Levels Over the Quarters of the Pandemic.