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Panama Canal Drought: Lower Water Levels, Higher Supply Chain Risk

Resilinc

Due to the drought, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) updated booking conditions for ships for the Panamax locks (the older locks of the Panama Canal used by smaller ships). Under Condition 3, the total number of booking slots is limited to 14. Some ships were delayed by as much as 21 days. As of this week, the bottleneck has lessened.

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Episode 90 – Digital Supply Networks with Dr. Ednilson Bernardes

Freight Plus

And He is also one of the authors of the recently released book, Digital Supply Networks. Traditionally, supply chains have been conceived and managed as a discrete sequence of activities, from design, plan, and source to make, deliver, and return. In the book there is a whole chapter of dynamic fulfillment. online here.

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Episode 90 – Digital Supply Networks with Dr. Ednilson Bernardes

Freight Plus

And He is also one of the authors of the recently released book, Digital Supply Networks. Traditionally, supply chains have been conceived and managed as a discrete sequence of activities, from design, plan, and source to make, deliver, and return. In the book there is a whole chapter of dynamic fulfillment. online here.

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How to Establish Your Brand in Food Importing and Exporting!

Supply Chain Game Changer

For low-priced products, focus on low-cost food producers like Brazil, China and India. Vendor Sourcing. Preferably, book a physical appointment. Hire a global end-to-end freight forwarding partner to serve as a transport agent and move your cargo. Identify where your competitors are going wrong.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Strategies include sourcing more items directly from manufacturers to improve margins, SKU rationalization and space reduction, “show more carry less” and assisted-store ordering.

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How to be Productive during the Global Lockdown: The ThroughPut Playbook to Maintain your Output Levels

ThroughPut

As of right now, top lines have been essentially wiped out for industries like air transportation, freight, gastronomy, tourism, travel, and many more. The CDC website is the most accurate source of information on COVID-19. Stay healthy & informed. Please visit it and take the appropriate measures accordingly.

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The supply chain crisis and US ports: ‘Disruption on top of disruption’

Ware2Go

The US is facing a shortage of warehouse space and truck drivers , and shifting to 24/7 operation will require enormous co-ordination between the publicly operated ports and private sector groups, including large retailers and freight companies. The strength of the American consumer is on display here every single day,” Seroka said.