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The Green Corridor: Digitise Wisely to Reduce Emissions

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

It allows for better tracking of cargo and people in airports, enhanced security, and enhanced safety – just to name a few. These applications translate ultimately to less down time, less distance travelled, less misrouted cargo, less idle time at the airport, and less flight time circling over the airports, waiting in line to land.

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Company Seeks Creative Solutions from Logistics Partner in BR Williams

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

Executive Summary In need of creative solutions from a logistics partner, one of the top American chemical companies approached BR Williams. Despite a narrow scope of requirements, BR Williams presented definitive data to demonstrate the success of the solution and alleviate the company’s concerns.

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A Chilling Problem: Temperature Controlled Logistics

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

Executive Summary In need of creative solutions from a logistics partner, one of the top American chemical companies approached BR Williams. Despite a narrow scope of requirements, BR Williams presented definitive data to demonstrate the success of the solution and alleviate the company’s concerns.

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The Green Corridor – My Visit to Energy Observer – A Tour into the Future of Ocean Travel

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

You can find out on the ship, which are outfitted with three types of solar panels at present. The team behind Energy Observer wants to gain better information for commercial cargo vessels by vastly increasing the size of the ship. Partner companies are using Energy Observer as a real-life test vessel.

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Supply Chain Design Crosses the Chasm

Logistics Viewpoints

Some companies have taken extreme measures such as chartering private cargo ships to sail around port delays. For those who are building their careers in the discipline of Supply Chain Design and Modeling, the current disruptions present an opportunity to showcase the difference they can make and rise to the occasion.

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Doing Business in Italy

QAD

Typical manufacturing products made in Italy include fabricated metal products; machinery and equipment; food, drink and tobacco; rubber and plastics; chemicals; ceramics; non-metallic mineral products; clothing and textiles; leather goods; footwear; and motor vehicles and transportation equipment. annually as of 2017. Italy imported $432.9

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Three Months after Tianjin, the Area is Still Reeling.

Elementum

Analysts emphasized the management risks that such events present for manufacturers, their insurers and their overall supply chain. Tianjin is considered the fourth largest global port in terms of cargo throughput. Cargo import and export also took a hit with transportation disruption expected to last for several months.