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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. A big story earlier this month was the reported Chinese spy balloon. On February 4, the U.S. Air Force shot down the balloon over U.S. Retailers in the U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

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

AIMMS

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. I’m currently training the coordinators at Angel Flight West and other groups. AFW works in 13 of the Western United States. Preparing for Champ Camp.

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

AB&R

New technology and processes will likely need to be implemented, and what’s more, your staff will need to be on board and fully trained with these new changes. When implementing supply chain compliance in your organization, it’s important to make sure you do it right. Fields marked with a * are required. First Name *. Last Name *. California.

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Supply Chain Talk: The Secret to Standardization – Imagine Wearing a Standard Shoe Design on Both Feet

Arkieva

The cost per seat mile for the value-based airlines like Alaska and Spirit is as much as 25% less than most full-service airlines. They operate only one kind of aircraft which reduces training, maintenance parts, and increases flexibility in assignment of planes to routes because every aircraft has the same capability.

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Cyberattacks: The Ever-Present Threat to Transportation Management Software

GTG Technology Group

In the Maersk attack, ships off the coast of Anchorage, Alaska were unable to deliver necessary goods like milk and groceries. Ongoing development programs for managing software lifecycles and training employees to avoid risks. Transportation disruptions affect security, the economy, and public health.

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Math4Good – From Idea to a Growing Solution Store (First Aid Kit) for Non-Profits

AIMMS

We provide travel assistance with small planes at the regional level and work with commercial partners to arrange travel for patients in Hawaii and Alaska. I’m currently training the coordinators at Angel Flight West and other groups. AFW works in 13 of the Western United States. Preparing for Champ Camp.

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