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The Red Pill: The (Slow Yet Steady) Revolution in Global Freight Digitization

Freightos

But, of course, when dealing with systems that operate at such scale, exceptions happen. I can’t export maritime incident data from the US Coast Guard (which could use some tech) but based on this report there were 18 bridge allisions in the United States between 1960 and 2015. It’s the gritty reality of logistics.

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Food Security and National Security

Enterra Insights

”[2] According to McKinsey & Company analysts, there are six recognized world breadbaskets: Brazil/Argentina, United States/Canada, Northwestern Europe, Northern India, China/Southeast Asia, and Russia/Ukraine.[3] They are very important regions in the world because they greatly contribute to the global food supply.”[2]

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Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty

Freightos

Of course, the economic viability of these types of shipments is limited to specific commodities. Despite the higher initial sea freight cost to the United States, this combination can ultimately deliver overall savings of 34 cents per kilogram when compared to Dubai…and a two day reduction in transit time.

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Outside-in Process Q&A

Supply Chain Shaman

Over the next five weeks, seventy business/technology and consulting leaders will complete the course. Their goal is clear–stabilize the blood supply in the United States. The dialogue helps me to think more deeply to explain the concepts. Today, I am again teaching an open class on outside-in planning concept s.

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Silicon Valley in a Box with Mike Zayonc

The Logistics of Logistics

Plug and Play’s portfolio comprises companies such as Dropbox, Guardant Health, ApplyBoard, Course Hero, Einride, Honey, Blockdaemon, N26, PayPal, and Rappi. About Mike Zayonc Mike Zayonc is a Partner at Plug and Play where he founded the firm’s $25.5M

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Cinco de Mayo 2022

Enterra Insights

In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate all there is to love about Mexican food and culture — like tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tamales, quesadillas, margaritas, cerveza, and fiesta. Cinco de Mayo is a binational celebration of the deep ties between the United States and Mexico, as well as our shared values.”[1]

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Amazon Puts the Best Possible Spin on an Overbuilt Network

Logistics Viewpoints

Last September, they increased their average starting wage in the United States to more than $18 an hour. These increasing labor costs occurred while Amazon was nearly doubled the size of their workforce over the course of two years. It had been an average of around $17 since May of 2021. and Europe.