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This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

The rule was aimed at reducing electronic waste and saving customers money by making one port compatible across an array of devices. Since launching the world’s first autonomous drone delivery system in Reykjavik, Iceland in 2017, Flytrex has been working closely with regulators to get drone delivery off the ground.

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Molex Prizes Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

But Molex, a global electronics and connectivity solutions company, has been investing in their intelligent digital supply chain strategy to improve their supply chain agility and customer experience. Those industries include data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics.

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Do We Really Need a New Smart Phone Every Two Years?

SCM Research

However, as brand companies make consumers believe they need a new smart phone every two years, today’s global supply chains are responsible for incredibly large amounts of electronic waste. kg), Switzerland, Iceland, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. The total amount of e-waste generated in 2014 is 41.8 Mt) and China (6.0

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Resilience and Agility in Supply Chains: Navigating Change in a Dynamic World

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Similarly, during the 2010 volcanic eruption in Iceland, which disrupted air travel across Europe, fashion retailer Zara showcased its agility by rapidly adjusting its distribution network to ensure timely delivery of products to customers. With a surge in remote working and online education, the demand for electronic devices skyrocketed.

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Mass Customisation: What It Is and How Companies Are Using It

Unleashed

Consumer electronics is one of the major sectors driving this push. As manufacturers in some sectors – like consumer electronics and fashion – provide this service, customers expect it more in other areas. In fact, it’s not just manufacturing – nearly every industry is being pushed towards a customer-centric service.

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Business growth through supply chain management

Supply Chain Movement

Analyst Michael Burkett mentioned Starbucks’ Frappuccino iced coffee as a good example; it was launched successfully despite the logistics problems resulting from the volcanic eruption in Iceland plus the huge demand for the product due to the heatwave in the US at that time.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 28 – September 1, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Iceland Gets On-Demand Drone Deliveries (BloombergTechnology). MacroPoint connects to trucks through integrations to on-board electronic logging devices (ELDs), transportation management systems, GPS-enabled smart phone applications and location-based mobile phone triangulation. Infor Expands the Power of the GT Nexus Commerce Network.