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This Week in Logistics News (June 24 – 30)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Starting next week, Amazon will start actively recruiting existing small businesses in 23 states including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, and Washington.

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20 Years of Outsourcing Come Back to Haunt Boeing

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Alaska Airlines Door Blows Out in Flight For 20 years, Boeing has engaged in collaborative product development with a significant number of suppliers. Boeing is now a case study in how not to outsource a supply chain. The post 20 Years of Outsourcing Come Back to Haunt Boeing appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Van Horne Institute Considers Alaska Transport Route, and Weighs Trump’s Plans for Keystone XL

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He discussed the need for consideration of public policy in any strategic logistics decision. This program is a manifestation of the opportunity to understand supply chain, logistics, and transportation. The goal would be to create a logistics channel capable of exporting 1M to 1.5 The study is online at the Van Horne Institute.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

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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

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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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This Week in Logistics News (June 5 – 11)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Intel turns to reverse logistics to create “circular economy”. According to Intel Supply Chain Manager Greg Skrovan, the new focus is transforming the company’s reverse logistics supply chain, making it a “circular economy.” But then again, who doesn’t love a good chocolate sample?

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Advanced analytics meets social good: how Angel Flight West optimizes flight routes for families in need

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They provide travel assistance with small planes at the regional level and work with commercial partners to arrange travel for patients in Hawaii and Alaska. Donate today and download our case study to learn about this inspiring AIMMS use case. . AFW works in 13 of the Western United States. Preparing for Champ Camp.