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Harvey and Irma Delivered Some Harsh Planning Lessons

MIT Supply Chain

Our hearts go out to the citizens of Houston and Florida as they continue to dig out from […]. Devastating hurricanes such as Katrina, Sandy and now Harvey and Irma are forces of nature that can’t be stopped by us mere mortals. But we can at least stop intensifying their impact through a lack of foresight.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 28 – September 1, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Port Houston Container Terminals to Resume Operations Friday (WSJ – sub. The rains and winds of Tropical Storm Harvey are over, but the impact of the storm on the residents of Houston and the surrounding areas will continue for some time. The same is true for supply chains. Descartes Acquires MacroPoint.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2019

Talking Logistics

If you’re a transportation professional, for example, and all you know is transportation, your opportunities for advancement are limited compared to someone who has a broader supply chain perspective. TMW Systems : in.sight User Conference + Expo 2019 , September 15-18, Houston, TX. Industry Conferences (chronological order).

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2018

Talking Logistics

If you’re a transportation professional, for example, and all you know is transportation, your opportunities for advancement are limited compared to someone who has a broader supply chain perspective. TMW Systems : in.sight User Conference + Expo 2018 , September 9-12, Houston, TX. Industry Conferences (chronological order).

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 Energy Crisis Looms Globally and Nationally Threatening to Upend Economies, Businesses and Supply Chains

American Global Logistics

So, a tightening of supplies in the U.S. According to Ed Hirs, a University of Houston energy economics professor, the 25 days of supply would only be an issue if consumers panic. Combined, they result in a Perfect Storm that affects businesses and supply chains. would cause higher prices and reduce demand.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 11-15, 2013)

Talking Logistics

The service will begin in Los Angeles and New York on November 17, with plans to expand it to Dallas, New Orleans, Houston, Phoenix, and other cities next year. .” Also this week, news that Amazon and the United States Postal Service (USPS) have partnered to deliver packages to customers on Sundays. Be Sociable, Share!