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This Week in Logistics News (April 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Colombian drug smugglers are disguising cocaine as “fake coal” within major bulk consignments to try to dupe port surveillance operations, according to a new report. This means the company won’t need to purchase additional aircraft, but will bring additional pilots on board to handle the volume boost, according to Tomé.

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What You Can’t See Can Hurt You – Is Your Supply Chain Really Transparent?

Logility

Increasing scrutiny of labor practices requires supply chain technology that proves accountability and compliance. Consumers are demanding greater transparency and want more information about worker treatment in the supply chain. . Key Takeaways. Lack of transparency also carries a huge reputational risk.

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It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without Logistics

Enterra Insights

Seldom do people wonder how those tokens of affection made it to store shelves for purchase. Cupid gets the credit for the holiday, but really Valentine’s Day is the work of logistics and supply chain.” The Flower Supply Chain. ” The Candy Supply Chain. ” Summary.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 6-10, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Anyway, I’m on borrowed time again this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Kewill and LeanLogistics Rebrand as BluJay Solutions, Unveil World’s First Global Trade Network. Maersk and IBM Unveil First Industry-Wide Cross-Border Supply Chain Solution on Blockchain.

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Revenues Sagging? Here's How to Thrive in 2016

Demand Solutions

Think Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia. A strong dollar means other nations won’t have as much buying power when they purchase U.S. The article notes that Morgan Stanley and Bank of America are planning on reducing headcount costs too, by laying people off or moving jobs to cheaper cities.

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Revenues Sagging? Here's How to Thrive in 2016

Demand Solutions

Think Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia. A strong dollar means other nations won’t have as much buying power when they purchase U.S. The article notes that Morgan Stanley and Bank of America are planning on reducing headcount costs too, by laying people off or moving jobs to cheaper cities.

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

DynaSys

Sales in mainland China have grown by 18% in 2017 after a two-year crisis that spread doubt in the market (figures reported by Claudia d’Arpizio, partner at Bain). Today, e-commerce represents an annual growth of 20%, and is a preferred method of purchase for consumers. and are more demanding about their commitments.