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

Logistics Viewpoints

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore being struck by the Dali and collapsing is an unpredictable disruption to the supply chains of several industries including automobiles, coal, and agricultural machinery. Coal industry: The Port of Baltimore is the largest coal port in the country, handling about 20 million tons of coal per year.

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3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

Robert Cadena is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lean Staffing Solutions, which provides operational, marketing, sales, and technology services to the logistics and transportation industry. based companies set up satellite offices in Colombia. Lean can deliver on this promise because they are the pioneers in helping U.S.

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Selling in Tough Times with Nick Strober and Melanie Flores

The Logistics of Logistics

With this exponential success, Lean has expanded its footprint into almost every major city throughout Colombia. LSG helps its clients set up and establish satellite offices in beautiful countries like Colombia, Guatemala, and the Philippines. 500 Fastest Growing U.S. Companies for three years in a row.

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REPOST: 3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

Robert Cadena is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lean Solutions Group , which provides operational, marketing, sales, and technology services to the logistics and transportation industry. based companies set up satellite offices in Colombia. Lean can deliver on this promise because they are the pioneers in helping U.S.

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The Competitive Advantage with David Bell and Peter Rentschler

The Logistics of Logistics

David Bell has been a leader in the transportation industry for over 25 years, beginning his industry career in 1993. Peter Rentschler is the CEO of Metafora , an industry-leading management consulting and software development firm. About David Bell . About Peter Rentschler. Peter leads client service and engagement delivery.

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Why Is Blockchain Not Hotter?

Supply Chain Shaman

I was sitting with a representative from the United Nations on my way back from Colombia. For example, receivables and payables steadily increased in the chemical industry. As we took off from Bogota, we discussed the potential of blockchain to help her with feeding children in the highlands of the Colombian-Venezuelan border.

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How Fraco Used the QAD/Quistem Restart Checklist to Return to Operations

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The coronavirus pandemic caused major disruption globally and across industries in 2020. The company, based in Bogotá, Colombia, is a global manufacturer and distributor of gaskets and retainers for gasoline and diesel motors, with operations and customers worldwide. . They strive to make the manufacturing industry better.”.