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This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon has launched a new fulfillment center in Riyadh doubling its total storage capacity in Saudi Arabia and increasing selling opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. million cubic feet capacity can store more than 9 million products, according to a statement. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Pandemic Underscores Necessity of TMS and Other Supply Chain Tech Tools

Supply Chain Collaborator

For some shippers it is collapsing demand and leaving unprecedented idle capacity. The best illustration prompted by the current situation comes from a Reuters report today. “A The Novel Coronavirus pandemic is absolutely playing havoc on supply chains globally and for numerous reasons.

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Optimizing Last-Mile Fulfillment for FMCG Businesses in the Middle East

Locus

predicted that the retail industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is on the verge of a pivotal shift. “E-commerce A recent report predicts that by 2030 , the share of smartphone connections in the Middle East and North African (MENA) regions will reach 92 percent from 76 percent in 2022. In 2019, Bain & Co.

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The OilFields Market Guide to Oil Field Services!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The world’s top producers of oil—the United States, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Canada, and China—rely heavily on it for their economies. The same bbl and mcf units are used by E&P businesses to report the amount of oil and natural gas that is still in the ground. With an estimated $3.3 Energy Service Providers. production.

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

SCMDOJO

Services Matias Offer on SCMDOJO Logistics Consulting Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Logistics Technology Sourcing Executive Mentoring Guide: Matias, our supply chain consultant, has also created Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Guide , which is available from SCMDOJO Academy.

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Boeing Lands Significant 787 Dreamliner Aircraft Deal

Supply Chain Matters

The Government of Saudi Arabia is funding an order to acquire 78 Boeing 787 wide body Dreamliners. The new international air carrier is to be named Riyadh Air, which is reportedly procuring 39 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with an option for 33 more. Reportedly, production of wide aisle aircraft was sold out through 2025.

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10 questions about the benefits of S&OP for your organisation

Supply Chain Movement

S&OP is an integral process, which means the active involvement of Finance, Sales, Product Management, Production, Purchasing, etc. However, there must be consensus within the organisation about definitions and the right source of information for important reports. Saudi Arabia. Anticipate. Involvement. Saint Helena.

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