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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2019

Talking Logistics

although some are in Europe, South America, and Asia. Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend? Highlights from 3Gtms Innovate 2018 User Conference.

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Out of Africa

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply chain talent is primarily coming from North America and Europe, but these are the continents that represent the lowest levels of growth for supply chain 2020 (see figure 1). Most global multinational companies have a solid base now in South America and Asia, but the race is on for Africa.

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Logistics Imperatives to Manage Uncertainty and Disruptions in 2022: Part 2

BlueYonder

For example, Traxion, Mexico’s largest logistics provider, brokers services and optimizes loads, capacity, freight and routes via an AI-enabled optimization engine that gathers real-time data and autonomously makes the best decision on the fly, without human intervention.

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The History of the Shipping Container

Freightos

Did You Know That … Early examples of intermodal containers include railroads from 1830s (various sized containers), and Pennsylvania Railroad regular container service (1929). Example of the massive decrease in dock workers as a result of containerisation. Innovating: The 2000s. Significance. 0 TEUs 0 meters long.

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The Sustainable Supply Chain – What is it and how to execute it

Unleashed

Free to exercise their rights – for example, joining a union, assembling peacefully, and negotiating pay increases. Creativity and innovation. Examples of sustainable supply chain management. Compensated fairly. Provided a work environment that is safe and free from safety risks and hazards. Cost savings. Test and monitor.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 9-13, 2015)

Talking Logistics

One example, as highlighted in a WSJ article this week, is the strain larger container ships will put on the ports: Their increasing size already is straining the unloading resources at some port facilities and—along with labor troubles—has contributed to major traffic snarls at the nation’s West Coast ports.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

Early examples of intermodal containers include railroads from 1830s (various sized containers), and Pennsylvania Railroad regular container service (1929). Example of the massive decrease in dock workers as a result of containerisation. Asia, South Africa, Australia/NZ, North America and South America are all largely containerized.

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