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Takeaways from the 2018 Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference

Kinaxis

While observing that US and Israel are lagging several other countries such as Singapore and South Korea in standardized tests, he attributed the innovation of US and Israel to the high self-esteem of the students, fostering entrepreneurial spirit. Digital process prototypes.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

Chokepoints (or bottlenecks) are a term used to describe the most crucial strategic marine routes because they: Capacity limitations. Chokepoints commonly have shallow, constricting depths, which hinder navigation and place restrictions on ship capacity. In 1956, Israel, France, and Britain invaded Egypt as a result.

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Q3 Economic Indicators and Statistics

American Global Logistics

They refer to factors such as weaker business and slowing construction activity. This was due in part to an increase in workforce numbers, as companies sought to increase capacity. The rate of expansion has slowed for Warehousing Capacity. Warehousing capacity is increasing but at a slower rate than in previous months.

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Red Sea Shipping Disruption- Developments and Indicators

Supply Chain Matters

Since our original commentary indicating that the Houthis terrorist attacks on ships, believed to be linked to the ongoing Israel and Hamas conflict, the situation remains very active and troubling, but confusing at the same time. That is in the light of expected excess shipping vessel capacity available in 2024.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

While there is evidence of both Friday and the number 13 being considered unlucky, there is no record of the two items being referred to as especially unlucky in conjunction before the 19th century. The two main planks of the GSA would seek to tackle non-market excess capacity and carbon emissions.