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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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The Price of a Big Mac in Denmark: Worth the wages?

Supply Chain View from the Field

Not to step into the match, but I write about warehouse and factory automation. Many companies today use certifications and labeling to argue that they’re charging a higher price for coffee or tee shirts to benefit workers in Ethiopia or Bangledesh. This is a compelling argument.

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Coffee Shipping 101: Costs, Challenges, & How-to Ship

ShipBob

Coffee is often harvested in countries such as Ethiopia, Colombia, and Peru. Whether you’re shipping coffee from your own warehouse or are looking for a reliable partner to fulfill your orders, ShipBob can help. Additionally, consider any import duties or taxes that may apply to your shipments and factor these costs into your pricing.

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Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

Sourcing from far-flung countries such as China is leading to growing uncertainty about the actual supply of purchase orders. Integration with warehouse mechanisation and production equipment guarantees that the optimal plan will be executed in practice. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. El Salvador.