Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Our guinea pig Cow died this morning. What do you do with a deceased guinea pig? While I think this through, here are the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon to Launch Delivery Service That Would Vie With FedEx, UPS (WSJ – sub. and FedEx Corp.”
Gravity Supply Chain
MAY 11, 2021
It’s hardly surprising then that the ‘Evergiven Incident’ has not only exasperated an already critical situation but should also serve as a timely reminder of the ongoing battles global supply chains are facing. The damage done to the global supply chain will be significant.” PANIC STATIONS.
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Talking Logistics
JULY 25, 2014
I hurried downstairs to the kitchen, and after a mild panic attack witnessed only by our guinea pig, I called the airline and was able to get booked on a different flight, and I made it to my client’s meeting on time. Echo Global Logistics Reports Record Second Quarter 2014 Results. That was my wake-up call Thursday morning.
Exiger Perspectives
JULY 14, 2023
The New Trade Controls Will Likely Prompt Companies to Identify Alternative Sourcing Methods China’s move to restrict exports of two metals used in chipmaking and other goods poses a new threat to global supply chains, and makers of consumer electronics, solar cells, and semiconductors could see disruptions soon.
C3 Solutions
JULY 30, 2020
As with many new technologies the IoT has been the subject of much hype, lots of grand ideas and, inevitably, somewhat less return than initially promised. For an in-depth look at IoT and the "endless opportunities" it was offering a few years ago, see our Whitepaper, The Internet of Things and the Modern Supply Chain.
MIT Supply Chain
AUGUST 28, 2014
The supplies are needed by doctors in the fight against the deadly Ebola virus, and the holdup highlights a worrying gap in the humanitarian supply chain. UPS collected the pallets on August 18 for Air Freight Consolidated service. Flights to Guinea are continuing, with passengers screened for symptoms.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
Ensure you know your current costs for the entire service you are expecting the 3PLP to provide. Process Leadership If possible, appoint a leader from outside of the Supply Chain team, e.g. Finance. Either way you must treat people in the best way possible or your service levels will suffer as you make this difficult change.
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