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Supply chains on film

Supply Chain Movement

In the space of two minutes and 49 seconds, the title sequence of the film Lord of War (2005) presents a step-by-step insight into the supply chain of a bullet: from copper to customer. This opening scene presents the supply chain, in this case of a bullet, very effectively. Transport can be dangerous.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

Terrorism : The recent terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, coupled with the ongoing instability in Syria and Iraq and the spread of ISIS, have raised the risk for terrorism-related supply chain disruptions in 2016. Of course, what happens in the U.S. Take all of these factors, and toss in a U.S.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

When fully laden, ultra-large crude carriers (ULCC; tankers of more than 300,000 tons) cannot pass through the canal because of its present capacity of 240,000 tons. The Panamanian government decided to enlarge the Panama Canal in 2006. The Turkish government outlawed the usage of the crossing by massive tankers at night in 2002.

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Memorial Day 2022

Enterra Insights

Nicole (Fisher) Roberts ( @nic_fisher ), founder of Health & Human Rights Strategies, wrote, “While honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice during war, Memorial Day also presents an opportunity for Americans to reflect upon the loss of life because of war. … Combat medic in Kosovo and Iraq. ”[1]. .”[2]

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