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This Week in Logistics News (February 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

Until this week’s announcement, much of the responsibility for training workers fell to state and local governments as well as the companies themselves. Major shipping companies are warning that the security situation in the Red Sea is continuing to deteriorate, despite efforts by the west to limit attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

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Tectonic shifts

Supply Chain Movement

Whether because of government sanctions or voluntary business decisions by high-profile multinationals, Russia has been almost entirely ostracized as a sales market for companies in the West. The scenario for the game was that the Russian army had crossed the border into the Baltic state of Estonia to help extinguish a huge forest fire there.

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Delivery is the Product: Takeaways from Transplace’s Shipper Symposium 2018

Talking Logistics

It’s the reason why a growing number of companies are starting to view logistics as a competitive weapon instead of just a cost center. He pointed to Estonia as an example: Estonia is a great example of what can happen with a concept like blockchain if you’re able to start with a clean sheet of paper.

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Trends 2021: Grocery Industry

Enterra Insights

“The kiosks, which are manufactured by Estonia-based Cleveron, hold products in two temperature zones — regular and deep freeze. Dietitian Cara Rosenbloom ( @CaraRosenbloom ) asserts, “Companies are putting innovation on the back burner to focus on supply chain issues. It will take modernization to get you there.”

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This Week in Logistics News (April 18-22, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Germany, Belgium, Estonia and the U.S., Whether it’s a truck on the road, a guy on a bicycle, a drone in the sky, or a droid on the sidewalk, finding the right formula and environment for profitable last-mile delivery remains the biggest challenge for companies. with more than 50,000 miles planned this year.

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A True West Coast Company

Freightera

Their products feature high-grade woods, such as Western Red Cedar from British Columbia, and Scandinavian Thermowood from Estonia which meets Freightera’s standards of excellence. The post A True West Coast Company appeared first on Freightera Blog. That’s why we decided to feature Backcountry Recreation.

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Final GAP Presentations Fill Strategic Needs - UCLA Anderson.

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

Times Money and Company. The 2013 UCLA Anderson Global Access Program had a strong finish, with 50 companies from seven countries attending the students’ final presentations on Saturday, Dec. Students used the skills and knowledge developed in the classroom to solve a real-world challenge for each company. Riordan Programs Blog.