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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The industry which previously showed largely low levels of commitment to engage in the COP agenda, showed the world that it exists and can take a seat at the COP table to actively contribute to fight climate change – but the sector also expressed its need for support. We also indicate what each action may mean for the sector.

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Welcome to A Day at ProMat 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

The company is headquartered in India, has about 800 employees globally, and received a $154 million investment from majority owner Reliance Industries. I was informed of a recent customer case – an apparel retailer located in Denmark. Addverb Technologies recently entered my radar range.

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Tesla Hikes Wages for Nevada Gigafactory Workers

Supply Chain Matters

This influence includes the country’s very influential auto industry, including Volkswagen , Germany’s largest auto maker, who’s production workers are represented by IG Metall. The Bloomberg report indicated at the time that Tesla has refused to sign a wage agreement that is standard for German industry.

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Tesla Raises Pay Levels for California Production Workers

Supply Chain Matters

Reportedly, labor unions within Denmark , Norway and Finland , along with Sweden , rallied around the IF Metall labor union. Outlook for 2024 Within our research arm’s 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains , we have predicted that the increased labor activism that has occurred in 2023 will extend in 2024.

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Doing Business in Germany

QAD

km and borders the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and other countries including the Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Luxembourg and Switzerland. Industrial production is growing at about 3.3% Other Important Industries. Industry employs 24.2% Manufacturing in Germany. million people.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 3-7, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Denmark’s DSV eyes more big acquisitions in fragmented freight market (Reuters). Wal-Mart’s next move against Amazon: More warehouses, faster shipping (Reuters). There was a bit of a lull in M&A activity in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry in recent weeks, but maybe things are about to heat up again.

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The Smart Shipping Container Revolution

GTG Technology Group

Shipping containers are an integral part of the world’s supply chain. With smart sensors on the rise and connectivity increasing, there is a bright new future ahead for the shipping container. With smart sensors on the rise and connectivity increasing, there is a bright new future ahead for the shipping container.