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This Week in Logistics News (June 4 – 10)

Logistics Viewpoints

In Pakistan, the mango crop is expected to be at least 50 per cent what it usually is thanks to similar soaring temperatures and water shortages. Target expects squeezed profits from aggressive plan to get rid of unwanted inventory. billion of inventory as of April 30, the end of the fiscal first quarter.

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What If Your Supply Chain Had A Control Tower?

Freightos

The following article was contributed by Batool Iqbal, from Damco Pakistan – a subsidiary of Ap-Moller Maersk Group. The idea of a supply chain control tower emerged in 1990’s, triggered by the need to view and control the movement of goods in factories, distribution centers and pipeline inventories. Take control!

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Dr. Muddassir Ahmed!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Originally from Pakistan/UK, I currently live in Dubai, where I serves as Founder and CEO of SCMDOJO. Before that I worked as Planning and Operations Manager for Bridgestone , Middle East, Africa, Pakistan & Afghanistan for 4 years. All of this meant better customer service performance, with less inventory and quicker lead time.

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Climate Change: Yet Another Source of Global Supply Chain Risk and Disruption

BlueYonder

to the recent devastating floods in Pakistan , we’re witnessing a series of natural and humanitarian crises unfold as a result of global warming. Companies in every industry are focusing on operating more sustainably and embracing environmental stewardship — and with good reason. From raging wildfires in the Western U.S.

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As Inventories and Capacity Expansion Grew Too Quickly in 2022, Customers are Forcing Suppliers to Bear the Brunt of Optimistic Forecasts

NC State SCRC

However, I’ve been hearing more and more stories about how the rapid over-expansion of many brands and retailers in 2021 has proven to result in all kinds of problems, specifically around additional inventory, excess capacity, and over-expansion of the workforce. If they did not agree, their business relationship would be terminated.

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Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations

ThroughPut

Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations. You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” By Ali Hasan Raza.

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Your Supply Chain to Increase Efficiency and Sustainability

ThroughPut

Storage and shipping costs can quickly cut into profit margins. Plus, sharing sales and inventory data and shipment information erases stoppages and uncertainty, which equals a more efficient supply chain. This results in less machine runtime, fewer emissions, and less waste. Standardize output with smart contracts. Ali Hasan R.