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This Week in Logistics News (February 5-9, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Our guinea pig Cow died this morning. What do you do with a deceased guinea pig? Kuebix Tops 5000 Companies Using its Transportation Management System. This year, a cascade of online purchases the weekend after Thanksgiving swamped delivery companies,” reported The New York Times in December. Packages were delayed.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 21-25, 2014)

Talking Logistics

I hurried downstairs to the kitchen, and after a mild panic attack witnessed only by our guinea pig, I called the airline and was able to get booked on a different flight, and I made it to my client’s meeting on time. That was my wake-up call Thursday morning. The airline sent me a text too, in case I dismissed the call as a bad dream.

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China Restricts Exports on Two Chip Metals, Raising Supply Chain Concerns

Exiger Perspectives

The New Trade Controls Will Likely Prompt Companies to Identify Alternative Sourcing Methods China’s move to restrict exports of two metals used in chipmaking and other goods poses a new threat to global supply chains, and makers of consumer electronics, solar cells, and semiconductors could see disruptions soon.

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FMCG 3PLP Outsource Tendering in CEE - Top 7 Hazards

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Get an idea for which companies are likely to be interested in and capable of being your 3PLP. Contact these companies with a questionnaire asking them to outline their capabilities, pedigree and reputation and follow this up with a face to face meeting where you can get a better feel for competence and commitment. Qualification.

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How the Suez Canal blockage proves technology has the power to transform the shipping industry

Gravity Supply Chain

These new routes can add around 3,500 nautical miles and between five and 12 extra days to their journey, along with security issues for vessels passing through the Port of Aden or The Gulf of Guinea, both well-known for their risk of piracy. ” Gravity’s shipment tracking technology helps mitigate risks.

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Is Your Halloween Candy Responsibly Sourced?

SupplyShift

Cocoa beans grow best in hot and rainy regions hugging the equator, places like Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Peru and Papua New Guinea. Other brand-name chocolate companies that partner with Source Trust include Ferrero, Hershey, Fazer and Meiji.

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The IoT Reality Check

C3 Solutions

Nobody wants to be the guinea pig," Intel's global logistics procurement director Greg Christensen told the authors of the 2019 State of Logistics Report. It's understandable that companies don't want to take the risk on technology that has yet to demonstrate solid ROI numbers. Where's the ROI?

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