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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

From January 28 to February 4, a Chinese-operated high-altitude balloon was seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States. China’s government has so far not commented on the new sanctions or on the news of the flying object, nor responded to questions. On February 4, the U.S.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

Logistics Viewpoints

These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. But climate change and droughts can certainly hinder production.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

Logistics Viewpoints

These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. But climate change and droughts can certainly hinder production.

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China Restricts Exports on Two Chip Metals, Raising Supply Chain Concerns

Exiger Perspectives

Defense Logistics Agency, for example, has stockpiled germanium and undertaken recycling initiatives to minimize negative impacts. has substantial zinc deposits in Alaska, Tennessee, and Washington. This client alert was compiled by Adam Wren of Exiger Government Solutions. And about half of the U.S.

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Package Theft Season is Here

Logistics Viewpoints

The median value of stolen merchandise was $50, with state-specific averages varying from $30 (Arizona) to $80 (Alaska). Fighting Package Theft There is a collective effort from consumers, retailers, carriers, and the government to help prevent package theft. In all, porch pirates stole 260 million packages estimated at $19.5

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The Importance of Transparency in Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

”[1] They add, “The reasons for this increased interest are clear: Companies are under pressure from governments, consumers, NGOs, and other stakeholders to divulge more information about their supply chains, and the reputational cost of failing to meet these demands can be high.” ”[3]. ”[3].

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This Week in Logistics News (September 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Faced by growing protests from local people as well as city authorities, President Emmanuel Macron’s government has decreed that dark stores be classified as warehouses , rather than as shops – meaning that in Paris and other cities most will probably be forced to close.