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Out of Africa

Supply Chain Shaman

Most global multinational companies have a solid base now in South America and Asia, but the race is on for Africa. I spent this week at SAPICS in South Africa. South Africa is uniquely positioned to gain benefit in the race for supply chain modernization of Africa. For example, Africa is constructing new infrastructure.

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, a robust supply chain may have backup power generators, firewalls, security systems, and emergency plans to prevent or mitigate the effects of disruptions. For example, an agile supply chain may have real-time data, advanced analytics, decision support tools, and cross-functional teams to monitor, diagnose, and solve problems.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

We are seeing it now in terms of truck drivers and warehouse workers, and Walmart is an example of a company that has been trying to get ahead of these shortages by offering higher wages and on-the-job perks. Wingcopter to deploy 12,000 drones across Africa. Uber Eats pilots autonomous delivery with Serve Robotics, Motional.

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Logistics’ New Tomorrow: Eye on London

BlueYonder

During a recent “Logistics New Tomorrow” Blue Yonder Live, I spoke with Roy Bridgland, Senior Industry Strategy Director, and Brad Revell, VP of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) Industry for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Technical innovation is a key aspect to this. Bringing on new business is a big focus.

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Is Google the most innovative supply chain company in the world?

Freightos

The secret behind the innovation is Google X , a lab whose boss has the job title “Captain of Moonshot”, focused on looking at what everyone thinks is impossible and flipping it on its head. For example, it has already taken hold in online B2C transactions – placing orders and tracking delivery among other things.

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The Green Corridor: Cures from the Sky! Healthcare Distribution is Driving Itself Into a More Environmentally Friendly Direction

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As a result Zipline’s business and reach in Africa is expanding. Singapore for example has allowed for delivery to ships in its waters. Additionally, regulations created for airplanes and helicopters are still often creating barriers to advancing investment and innovation in drone delivery services.

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The Critical Intersection of Humanitarian Logistics and Food Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

However, as the world becomes increasingly interconnected and complex, humanitarian logistics and food supply chains are facing new challenges that require innovative solutions to ensure their resilience and effectiveness. In the UAE, there have been multiple initiatives taken to strengthen food security.