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This Week in Logistics News (March 21-25, 2016)

Talking Logistics

With today being a holiday for many, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: FedEx Introduces Global E-Commerce Solutions Under FedEx CrossBorder. One of my predictions for 2016 was that cross-border e-commerce would become the next frontier for shipping and logistics growth.

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Blockchain for Supply Chain: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses

SCMDOJO

One such technology that has had a significant impact on the financial industry is blockchain, which is the underlying technology of digital currency or cryptocurrency. They collaborated to trace a bundle of sliced mangoes back to its source, with traditional paper documents taking nearly seven days to complete the task.

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How international shipping can be improved in today’s global automotive supply chain

The Network Effect

The problem isn’t just the global logistics themselves, but the coordination of the assets being moved as part of the larger inbound supply picture. As with the inbound logistics requirements discussed earlier, these requirements are detailed and precise with significant negative ramifications when not executed properly.

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5 New Year’s Resolutions for Supply Chain & Logistics Executives

Talking Logistics

If you’re a supply chain or logistics executive and you’re looking for ways to improve as a leader this year, here are my five recommendations: 1. For a long time, C-level executives viewed supply chain management, especially the logistics function, as a cost center. But what about resolutions to help us improve at work? more often.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 1-5, 2015)

Talking Logistics

I’m on limited time this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: enVista Launches New Business Entity, Enspire Commerce®. The post This Week in Logistics News (June 1-5, 2015) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The 6 Greatest Challenges to your Supply Chain

DynaSys

To recover from this pandemic have documented plans in place for the following: Headcount ramp up Workplace safety to prevent COVID-19 spread Outbreak readiness. Then document how you developed these plans. Logistics issues reduced service levels, which slowed payments. And retain this for future crises and disruptions.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target. The Case for Competing on Logistics Talent. Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. What will happen in 2016?