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This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

Advocates of the bill, first introduced in January, argue that having more control over the removal of safety drivers from autonomous trucks would protect California road users and ensure job security for truck drivers. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has suspended bookings for super vessels through Sept.

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Trends 2023: Technology

Enterra Insights

… Through observation, automation and the latest developments in design, a robust digital immune system can significantly mitigate operational and security risks. ”[9] In a step towards achieving that goal, they report, “The world’s biggest carbon removal factory recently opened in Iceland.” ”[7].

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Resilience and Agility in Supply Chains: Navigating Change in a Dynamic World

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Similarly, during the 2010 volcanic eruption in Iceland, which disrupted air travel across Europe, fashion retailer Zara showcased its agility by rapidly adjusting its distribution network to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.

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When Will the Drones Start Flying?

Supply Chain Brain

Can they overcome barriers such as safe and secure access to homes and apartments, not to mention continuing uncertainties around regulatory treatment by the Federal Aviation Administration ? The Icelandic drones are routed over a large bay, bypassing a bridge that can become congested during heavy drive times. overseen by FAA.

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Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018

Supply Chain Movement

The Netherlands secured first place based on the results from the large-scale survey among logistics decision-makers within manufacturing and retail companies in Germany. Guadeloupe. Guinea-bissau. Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands. Holy See (Vatican City State). Iran, Islamic Republic of. Isle of Man. Kazakhstan.

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Mind Map for Order Management 2.0

Supply Chain Movement

Companies competing globally not only have to secure orders from customers but also have to fulfil them optimally. Guadeloupe. Guinea-bissau. Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands. Holy See (Vatican City State). Iran, Islamic Republic of. Isle of Man. Kazakhstan. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of. Supply chain challenges.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

IT departments are confronted with increasing demand from their business colleagues, being responsible for better security, the handling for a tremendous amount of data and remote accessibility around the clock. Guadeloupe. Guinea-bissau. Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands. Holy See (Vatican City State). Iran, Islamic Republic of. Isle of Man.