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This Week in Logistics News (October 7 – 13)

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But one source mentioned the unlucky nature of the number “13” is a Norse myth about 12 gods having a dinner party in Valhalla. The holdup makes it exceedingly difficult for businesses to manage supply chains, it said. Daily market prices to move cargo from Asia to the U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 5 – 11)

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Total spending on food, drinks, apparel, decorations, and other purchases for the day is expected to reach $14.6 The alternative meat supply chain and market has been growing by leaps and bounds over the last few years. This year, 90 million people are planning to throw or attend a party, up from 62.8 billion in eight months.

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New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS

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When the expanded Panama Canal opened this June, a new set of routes became available for shippers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs). Cargo can enter the country via East coast or West coast ports depending on variables such as the type of product being shipped. Is your supply chain make-to-order, make-to-stock, or both?

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Overcoming Automotive Logistics Challenges – Part II

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Supply Chain Nation recently sat down with Automotive Logistics Group Publisher, Louis Yiakoumi, about the hot topics in this industry. Before, they might say to purchasing, “You guys have done a brilliant job; you’ve reduced your costs by a million dollars because you’re buying everything from India.