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Risk Management Can Be a Competitive Advantage, Part Two

Enterra Insights

”[6] Recent events in Hawaii and California should be evidence enough that climate change is having an impact. They need to analyze detailed information about the location of suppliers, customers and ship-to points. Kenney predicts, “Worsening conditions will increase the pressures felt on the supply chain.”

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Vakil: chip shortage expected to last into 2023

Resilinc

Hawaii Foreign Trade Zone’s Trade News Weekly reported last week that Chinese ports are experiencing congestion even more severe than U.S. When asked on Balance of Power whether accurate and updated supply chain information could help companies better manage disruptions, Vakil replied that this is Resilinc’s core mission.

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LTL Carrier Profile: Con-Way Freight

The Logistics of Logistics

Menlo provides supply chain solutions including: transportation management, warehouse management, and information technology. For additional information on Con-Way’s history, click here for Wikipedia’s summary. Con-Way Freight’s service area includes the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

AB&R

In addition, several agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) require unique device identifiers (UDI) usually in the form of barcodes to contain information such as manufactured date and lot number to provide traceability. Use the form below to send us your information! Schedule Now. Fields marked with a * are required.

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How Much Can We Learn from the Last Super El Niño?

Elementum

It also triggered a severe drought in Hawaii which damaged crops and depleted water supplies. It’s real-time information—and the ability to act on it—that will get you out of the storm. That storm was considered one of the more extreme events in North America, and it’s estimated that more than US $2.8B

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Leveling the Playing Field for Small Businesses

Elementum

However, opening one’s doors to technology also entails keeping information systems updated so that the company can continue to be competitive and remain in the playing field, together with larger competitors. Big names in the logistics industry spend about $1 billion each year upgrading their technology.

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Hurricane Florence: What We Know About the Year's First Major Storm

Elementum

Tropical storm Olivia has prompted storm warnings in Hawaii, with an expected 5-10 inches of flooding to affect the main islands. Recognize that there is a big gap in weather forecasts and actionable information — the ultimate best practice is to err on the side of caution, always. Operational Best Practices. Prepare for the worst.