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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Check out our definitive guide on which crops affect produce season transportation most in each of the lower 48 states. Part of the Mid-Atlantic, Virginia has a relatively long growing season and can produce an abundance of hay, soybeans, corn, tobacco, cotton, wheat, apples, and tomatoes. West Virginia. Predominant Crop: Hay.

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The Best States to Buy a Car In!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The population of well-off elders definitely accounts for a large part of the used car market. Other states where you might find a cheaper car than average would be Indiana (which is 11% lower than the national average), followed by Ohio, Connecticut, Virginia, and Kentucky. – Virginia: $991/yr average.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

In the next 40 years, the answer is (most likely) a definitive no. The two new prototypes are both based on the Hummingbird, which Wing says can carry about 2 pounds and has made hundreds of thousands of deliveries in Dallas suburbs, Virginia, Australia, and Finland. But are the Jetsons just a few centuries before their time?

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Episode 90 – Digital Supply Networks with Dr. Ednilson Bernardes

Freight Plus

Dr. Bernardes is a professor and coordinator of the Global Supply Chain Management program at West Virginia University. His first academic job was in Georgia and he was then hired by West Virginia University in 2013 to start a global supply chain management program. . Culture is definitely one of them. Dr. Ednilson Bernardes.

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Freight Visibility and Control: Introducing the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX)

Freightos

In 1744 , the Virginia and Baltick [sic] coffee shop in London was the go-to place for traders to discuss maritime pricing. A definitive international container freight index is one way to provide transparency. Beyond functioning as a leading indicator, it’s emerged as one of the most common investment instruments.

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A New Red Wagon?

Supply Chain Shaman

I grew up in the mountains of West Virginia. Give examples, definitions and make it real. In my youth, my mom would frequently exclaim, “Be careful where you hook your red wagon.” ” The mountain expression is a warning. My mom wanted me to make smart choices and be careful on placing my bets for the future.

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Supply Chain: The True Game of Risk

Supply Chain Shaman

When I was a small child growing up in the mountains of West Virginia in the United States, on snowy days, my family would gather around the kitchen table and play board games. To ensure clarity, let’s start with a definition. When a disruption happens, there needs to be a clear definition of protocols, and responsibilities.