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This Week in Logistics News (July 21-25, 2014)

Talking Logistics

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. I’m still on the road and heading to another meeting soon, so I’ll be brief and quick with this week’s news roundup.

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FMCG 3PLP Outsource Tendering in CEE - Top 7 Hazards

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Contact these companies with a questionnaire asking them to outline their capabilities, pedigree and reputation and follow this up with a face to face meeting where you can get a better feel for competence and commitment. Do not be surprised if your list is relatively small but you should aim for 8-10 contenders in this first sweep.

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How the Suez Canal blockage proves technology has the power to transform the shipping industry

Gravity Supply Chain

These new routes can add around 3,500 nautical miles and between five and 12 extra days to their journey, along with security issues for vessels passing through the Port of Aden or The Gulf of Guinea, both well-known for their risk of piracy.

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In Chains: How to Approach Human Trafficking in your Supply Chain

Elementum

Malaysia, North Korea, Papua New Guinea, and Thailand were among the worst countries for human trafficking violations, with Nepal, Indonesia and Iran mentioned as frequent violators as well. Avoiding countries that make no attempt to meet international standards is a good place to start.

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A Reflection on Supply Chain Digitization Trends in the Metal Industry

o9 Solutions

There is not a single day without the metals industry making the headlines: from the Guinea coup to price volatility, to the semiconductor crisis impacting the automotive industry and consequently reducing the demand for metal manufacturers. Moreover, modern supply chain planning solutions like o9’s can ingest external data in real-time (e.g.,

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20 Ways to Build a Successful Relationship with Your Warehouse

FLEXE

Primarily, your warehouse partner will not be sufficiently prepared to meet your needs, which can cause a variety of delays and errors. Don’t be the Guinea pig. Schedule regular meetings for each side to provide feedback. If you are a high touch business, you might consider scheduling these meetings monthly.

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

Equatorial Guinea. Guinea-bissau. Papua New Guinea. In a world with an increasing number of political disturbances and mounting pressure to create sustainability, companies in a global market have to design their logistics strategy to meet demand in a cost efficient, optimal way: Plan. El Salvador. Faroe Islands.