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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The overarching rule that all actions taken are meant to meet the needs of the present society without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs, is a key driver. From just being environmentally friendly, it has become a holistic framework that encompasses the environment, social and corporate governance.

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse- A Reminder of Supply Chain Risk

Supply Chain Matters

Coast Guard authorities are assured that the bridge debris and/or underwater obstacles are sufficiently cleared for cargo ship navigation. According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal , this refinery currently has six to eight weeks of stockpiled raw sugar at the present time. refineries and warehouses.

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Multimodal 2015 – Advanced Supply Chain Management and Logistics for Cargo Owners

Supply Chain Movement

Exhibitors at Multimodal represent every logistics sector – road, rail, aviation, maritime, warehousing, storage services. Events Clarion Events distribution managers event freight transport logistics Multimodal NEC Birmingham procurement directors shipping managers Supply Chain Directors traffic managers' Who attends?

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The Impending Ocean Carrier War on Last Mile Fulfillment

Freightos

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift. One goal, two different motivations.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

The list is presented in the order the responses were received in: 1) Andreas Wieland , Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School Successful supply chain management means that organizations are well-orchestrated in an end-to-end value network. Keep it Simple : It’s important to not over complicate things. . But, it can be overdone.

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

Locus

Decarbonization, which means reducing the amount of carbon in greenhouse gas emissions, can help in improving our present condition. 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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10 Freight Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Logistics Bureau

You must evaluate the option in detail to know if it presents more pros than cons or vice versa. Back then, a company wishing to exploit the benefits of the software would have to procure a system, install, implement, and maintain it, making the cost prohibitive for many.