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This Week in Logistics News (June 17 – 23)

Logistics Viewpoints

The money comes in the form of roughly $400,000 being sent to every state and Puerto Rico through the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a program of the U.S. face mounting cybersecurity threats, executives in the sector say, spurring them to formalize how they share information with each other.

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Blockchain & Supply Chain Visibility: Will Blockchain Finally Eliminate Supply Chain Black Swans?

GlobalTranz

Supply chains struggled for months to return to operation, and in some areas, such as Port Aransas and Puerto Rico, recovery from the disastrous season is still on-going, eight-months after landfall, reports the Statesman. Creating a centralized source of information necessary to mitigate losses. WRITE IT DOWN!

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How the Supply Chain Can Thrive in the Face of Natural Disasters

Material Handling & Logistics

In a similar fashion, when Puerto Rico was struck by Hurricane Maria last year, the supply chain of two of the island’s most important industries—pharmaceuticals and medical devices—ground to a complete halt. How then can your business protect itself from the risks of such overwhelming supply chain disruptions? Taking Stock.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

Transport network disruption. Communicate with customers to keep them informed of any delays, changes, or other relevant information that impacts the brand experience. This inventory glut crowded warehouses, eventually forcing companies to cut back on their new orders to clear out their backed-up storage facilities.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

Transport network disruption. Communicate with customers to keep them informed of any delays, changes, or other relevant information that impacts the brand experience. This inventory glut crowded warehouses, eventually forcing companies to cut back on their new orders to clear out their backed-up storage facilities.

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

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The storm is expected to reach Puerto Rico on Friday morning with winds up to 73 mph. 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. Mitigate this as much as possible by moving at-risk inventory to strategic locations.

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Hurricane Florence: What You Need to Know About the Year's First Major Storm

Elementum

The storm is expected to reach Puerto Rico on Friday morning with winds up to 73 mph. 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. Mitigate this as much as possible by moving at-risk inventory to strategic locations.