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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, a robust supply chain may have backup power generators, firewalls, security systems, and emergency plans to prevent or mitigate the effects of disruptions. For example, an agile supply chain may have real-time data, advanced analytics, decision support tools, and cross-functional teams to monitor, diagnose, and solve problems.

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A Real World Humanitarian Logistics Model

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Floods in Colombia caused widespread damage. A humanitarian logistics model developed by the Center for Latin American Logistics Innovation (CLI) improves the efficiency of response efforts by taking a holistic view of these operations. In Colombia, for example, FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) is such a group.

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Transportation in the Americas: A Cross-Country Comparison

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Let me give you an example,” says Mendonça. The TTPI rates countries based on five main categories: driver labor market and training, procurement practices and market structure, transportation cost structure (variable vs. fixed), innovation in trucking practices, and public policy toward developing national transportation systems.

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A True Supply Chain Transformation Requires the Proper Talent

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In Belcorp’s case they have four factories located in Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador. For example, go to the Walmart, turn right, and it is the third house on the left. This was not only an ambitious Innovation shift, but also a severe supply chain challenge. Logistics can be a challenge. Rather, directions are used.

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How to Learn About Supply Chain Research From Around the World in a Few Hours

MIT Supply Chain

These are: the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (Cambridge, USA), the Zaragoza Logistics Center (Zaragoza, Spain), the Center for Latin-American Logistics Innovation (Bogotá, Colombia), and the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (Shah Alam, Malaysia). Here are some examples.

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Earth Day spotlight: What it means to be a Benefit Corporation in CPG

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Often viewed as more innovative and ethical than traditional businesses, B Corps are attractive to consumers and investors seeking businesses that make a positive impact in the world. These projects for instance include supporting schools in Nicaragua, leading reforestation efforts in Colombia and supporting communities of women in Rwanda.

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Top Trends in Luxury Brands That Will Influence the Future of Your Supply Chain

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For example, European consumers prefer to buy in their region (75%), then abroad (19%) or at the airport (6%). How do the major luxury brands remain agile while meeting the demand for innovation, hyper customization and permanent immediacy? Additionally, geography plays a large role in the luxury brand market.