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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

In the professional women’s division, Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya and Ababel Yeshaneh of Ethiopia dropped the majority of the pack during a record-setting 11-mile stretch from mile 6-16. And what a race it was. Just over half (53 percent) said that their company and its suppliers are equally responsible for the security of supply chains.

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Richard Markoff: “Don’t be too rigid in what we define”

Supply Chain Movement

To be a preferred supplier we have to understand what our partners want and in the different distribution channels the expectations are also different. Active cosmetics and professional are often distributed to small businesses and the emphasis is on high reliability. What is your responsibility regarding the supply chain?

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The Rise of China-Africa Trade: Why Transportation and Logistics Should be Front and Center

BlueYonder

For instance, main ports in Africa – such as Kenya, South Africa or Nigeria – can be identified as the primary points for embarkation and disembarkation. Then road feeder services supported by strategically chosen or built distribution centers, warehouses and regional air freight from these main ports to other destinations can be planned.

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Podcast: Rob O’Byrne on Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Diversification in Sourcing

Requis

People are still worried about having efficiencies in their warehouses, making sure they’re laid out properly, and having the right processes. You see that as well in the actual distribution centre networks. A lot of companies now will have regional hubs with just smaller satellite warehouses in each country.