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Logistics and Supply Chain News (August 5th- 9th 2024)

Logistics Viewpoints

The influx of people and goods into France for the Olympics has placed significant pressure on ports, airports, and roads, leading to delays and disruptions in the movement of goods. The post Logistics and Supply Chain News (August 5th- 9th 2024) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

The reality is that the Smiley Company, which is celebrating its 50 th birthday this year, created smiley as a symbol for good news in the newspaper France Soir in 1972. And now on to this week’s logistics news. At the same time, the number of suppliers in China that received procurement bids declined by 9 percent in 2021.

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The Data Behind Amazon’s Logistics and Fulfillment Play

Freightos

In other words, last month’s announcement was a stay of execution, not a reprieve, and it’s only a matter of time before Amazon reveal plans for a comprehensive logistics network. Amazon is at the nexus of ecommerce, data, and logistics, with a drive to constantly improve their logistics network. Amazon’s logistics hiring plans.

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Freight Market Snapshot: Houthi Attacks in Red Sea and Suez Canal News Updates

Freightos

But with the escalation of hostilities – and now the broad impact on maritime flows – the US has announced the launch of Operation Prosperity Guardian which will work alongside CMF 153 to address the Houthi threat and will include support from the US, the United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain.

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Top 10 University Supply Chain Management Programs

Supply Chain Game Changer

The university’s supply chain program is part of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, which offers a Master of Engineering in Logistics degree. The program provides students with a broad understanding of supply chain management and focuses on developing skills in logistics, operations, and supply chain technology.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. The logistics business, is predominantly a network business driven by our employees. Keeping that in mind, CEVA Logistics aspires to ensure the protection and professional development of our employees.

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Schneider Electric’s Works with EcoVadis to Drive Supplier Emissions Engagment

Logistics Viewpoints

EcoVadis is a purpose driven, for profit corporation based in Paris, France. Schneider Electric and EcoVadis Christophe Quiquempoix, VP of Sustainable Procurement at Schneider Electric shared his insights during a panel discussion at EcoVadis Sustain Conference 2023.