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Enabling Supply Chain Flexibility: Two Important (But Often Overlooked) Factors

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And last month, we witnessed the havoc that winter storm Jonas unleashed along the east coast , dumping more than two feet of snow in Washington, DC, New York City, and other major cities, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and gridlock on the roads. That was the central question Matt Castle, Director of Air Freight Services at C.H.

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Peloton’s Supply Chain Strategy Turnabout

Supply Chain Matters

The attention of the company’s most senior management, as well as its investors became center stage. Containers of fitness equipment shipped from Asia were delayed by major port and inland logistics disruptions. The company was eventually forced to transport its bikes and equipment by more expensive air freight to avoid congested U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 27 – March 3, 2017)

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Freightos unveils beta launch of international freight price index (American Shipper). Trans-Soft Announces Strategic Investment in Supply Vision. DHL trials city hub trailer for bike delivery (Logistics Manager). 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Trump administration re-evaluating self-driving car guidance (Reuters).