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When the Heavy Hand of Government is Not a Burden

MIT Supply Chain

Responding to large-scale crises such as the Ebola outbreak requires government resources. One manifestation of this problem is that multiple ports on the east coast are deepening their approach channels in order to attract bigger cargo ships. Manufacturers have responded to these efforts by stepping up the production of PPE.

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Questions Companies with U.S.-Mexico Trade Should be Asking

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Specifically discussing how the internet of things will impact supply chains, he said: The internet of things provides companies the ability to source parts and inputs, and sell, globally. Environmental Protection Agency holds up a shipment at the port of Baltimore because they are understaffed, it impacts supply chains across the nation.

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