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The Critical Intersection of Humanitarian Logistics and Food Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In such adverse situations, humanitarian logistics and food supply chains play a crucial role in aiding. Whether it is responding to natural disasters or addressing the impact of conflicts and pandemics, a well-functioning logistics system can significantly impact people’s lives.

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Consumer Goods, Ebola, Boku Haram, and African Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Logistics in Africa is tough. But add to that the Ebola plague, insurgent groups like Boku Haram, corruption, and instable government regimes, and you have what appears to be […].

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This Week In Supply Chain Management Tech April 4 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Our latest update features discernable supply chain consulting along with supply chain technology acquisition developments. Founded in 2007, Rotterdam based Flo Group specializes in Oracle focused logistics software support and deployment services capabilities. billion in Generative AI start-up Anthropic.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 23-27, 2014)

Talking Logistics

In other news… Supply Chain Risk Management Now a Priority for Most Businesses ( Accenture ). Several reports have been published in recent years underscoring the growing importance of supply chain risk management. Another example of the wrinkles in our lives , and how we respond to them.

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This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech May 8 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Descartes $61 Million Acquisition of Aerospace Software Development Supply chain logistics SaaS software provider Descartes Systems Group has announced the acquisition of Aerospace Software Development (ASD) , a provider of customs and regulatory compliance software for $61 million. All rights reserved.

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That Upstream Unconventuional Oil Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Ive had recent conversations with part of the ARC Advisory Group Oil & Gas team  Dave Lafferty, Paul Steinitz, Tim Shea, and Mark Sen Gupta – on the unconventional upstream oil & gas supply chain. Unconventional oil includes getting oil and natural gas out of shale by fracking (fracturing the shale rock).

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Supply Chain Matters Podcast Episode 25: Risk Megatrends For Supply Chain Management Teams in 2024

Supply Chain Matters

They are an adjunct to our research arm’s recently published research advisory, 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains , which can now be downloaded in our Research Center. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.