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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. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. That’s all for this week.

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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. Keys to Success.

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

Talking Logistics

August is usually a quiet month for supply chain and logistics news, but not this year, especially the past couple of weeks. Iceland Gets On-Demand Drone Deliveries (BloombergTechnology). UK government announces funding for truck platooning trials (Automotive Logistics). Infor Expands the Power of the GT Nexus Commerce Network.

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

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The scarcity of skilled professionals in areas such as logistics, procurement, and data analytics can hinder the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains. With a surge in remote working and online education, the demand for electronic devices skyrocketed. Another notable example is the technology sector.

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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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When Will the Drones Start Flying?

Supply Chain Brain

The Israeli company Flytrex has been testing the drone delivery concept in Reykjavik, Iceland since last August, in partnership with AHA , the country’s largest e-commerce website. The Icelandic drones are routed over a large bay, bypassing a bridge that can become congested during heavy drive times. overseen by FAA.

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