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FedEx’s Sudden Financial Miss- What Are the Implications?

Supply Chain Matters

The Asia shortfall was attributed to the recent manufacturing disruptions as a result of electrical power restrictions across China’s major manufacturing regions, and especially ongoing strict Covid-19 lockdowns that continue to be initiated by the government. Added Perspectives.

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

Hurricane Ida struck the Gulf of Mexico in August 2021, destroying industrial installations for pharmaceuticals and plastics. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring green and sustainable raw materials. Sustainable warehousing.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. FedEx also plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery, partnering with Elroy Air. Walgreens to offer Wing drone delivery in suburban Dallas. Mexican factories gain in supply chain revamps.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up September 1 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Southern Atlantic Ocean Region Unusually warm sea temperature levels spanning the tropical Atlantic , Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico regions are rapidly fueling devastating storms. Thus far hundreds of flights in the region have been cancelled, stranding passengers and air cargo.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

In addition to cutting the need for outsourced manufacturing, this move could give the company a leg up on the competition by making it possible to get products in the hands of consumers faster. Additionally, the company’s manufacturing expertise will enable the reduction of production costs. manufacturing facility in 2014.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart will begin the deliveries at select stores in New Mexico, Texas, and Arkansas in the next few weeks, and then expand to other markets across the country before the end of the year. The company is currently using three of these ships to transport manufacturing materials. Coca-Cola has taken a different approach.