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This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

“When letter carriers deliver mail in our communities, dogs that are not secured or leashed can become a nemesis and unpredictable and attack,” said Leeann Theriault, USPS employee safety and health awareness manager. Help us deliver your mail safely by keeping your dog secure and out of the way before your carrier arrives.”

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4 Global Supply chain management strategies to avoid bottlenecks in operations

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u can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once the cargo has shipped, there is no “backsies.” This is why supply chain managers are always stressing over demand forecasts — something that tops the list of most critical inventory and warehouse management practices. Supply chain flow has a lot of one-way check valves.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

What is a warehouse? And what is a warehouse management system? ” Back in February 2010, I wrote a report highlighting how the MENA region is a growth opportunity for companies across many vertical industries, with countries such as United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt leading the way. I wonder if the U.S.

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Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations

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You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain. And in countries like Saudi Arabia, every container must go through inspection. By Ali Hasan Raza. In 2017, the U.S.

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Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations

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You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain. And in countries like Saudi Arabia, every container must go through inspection. In the current political climate, U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

Robots are everywhere these days, from warehouses to stores to even restaurants. Walmart to offer secure 24/7 contactless delivery to Florida customers. US cargo airlines up in arms over Saudia flying rights request. Amy, Ella, Will, and Josh are robot servers at Robotazia, a restaurant in Milton Keynes, UK.