Talking Logistics
AUGUST 8, 2014
At the top of my family tree, the one planted here after my parents arrived from Cuba, youll find a small bodega nestled in the branches. The bodega and building as it appears today (source: Google Maps). The bodega is where my life story begins, a story I hope to write about someday.
Elementum
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Currently, Hurricane Irma is monitored north of Cuba, where mandatory evacuations were ordered, and is forecast to hit Florida. Additionally, the Cuban government has started the closure of its nickel industry as the hurricane nears the country’s coastal areas. Or worse, some may move its operations to other states/country.
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Talking Logistics
MAY 15, 2016
“Logistics in Motion” was the theme of Descartes’ Evolution 2016 Global User & Partner Conference , and it adequately describes the dynamic nature of the logistics industry as well as the company. Addressed customs initiatives in the United States, Canada, The Netherlands, Cuba and Paraguay.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 13, 2015
Transportation Department pushes tough oil train standards – sources (Reuters). Who knows, maybe we’ll see TMC open a Control Tower in Cuba in the not too distant future, in which case I’ll promptly invite myself over for a tour. Chainalytics Introduces FMIQ Monthly Benchmarking Index. billion of freight under management.”
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2014
Being the son of Cuban immigrants, people have been asking me what I think abou t the move by President Obama to normalize relations with Cuba. When I visited Cuba with my father in 2004, we drove several hours from Cienfuegos to Camaguey to visit my aunt Z and her family. Cuba relations. I really don’t know what to think.
Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The Supply Chain Matters blog features a commentary on the aftermath of Hurricane Ian that impacted the United States and the impacts for industry supply chains. The industry supply chain implications reflect on a number of dimensions. Federal Emergency Response Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved.
Elementum
OCTOBER 27, 2021
A Source of Inspiration In the constant chaos that is supply chains these days, it’s often difficult to find good news. One consistent source of inspiration over the last few years has been the humanitarian work being done by José Andrés. In the supply chain industry, we like to say we can’t predict the next black swan event.
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