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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

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Last night, I took my 13-year-old son to see the movie Air, which tells the story of how Nike pursued basketball rookie Michael Jordan in 1984 to sign with the company. That move, and Michael Jordan’s incredible talent and business acumen, has turned the Jordan brand into a multi-billion-dollar business.

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Three Ways Government Can Champion IoT-Wired Supply Chains

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-based companies that are impacting cutting-edge innovations, operate under a tax code designed for manufacturing in the 1980s. Combat cargo theft. IoT technology can be a boon for cargo thieves who use it to locate and target loads. This post is credited to Jordan Kass. Engage in megacity logistics.

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10 Must-Watch Negotiation Movies: Master the Art of Persuasion with These Gripping Films

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A Hijacking (2013) The plot revolves around the hijacking and subsequent attempted release of a Danish cargo vessel and its crew. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) In “The Wolf of Wall Street,” the narrative is based on the true events of stockbroker Jordan Belfort, who amasses money and success by dishonest and criminal means.