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This Week in Logistics News (April 27 – May 1, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Moving on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… XPO Logistics to Acquire Norbert Dentressangle SA. Fetch Robotics Unveils Robotics System for Logistics Industry. US Navy to accompany US-flagged ships in Persian Gulf after Iran seizes vessel (Fox News). You deserve it.

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Sustainable Supply Chain Management.

ModusLink Corporation

Four fundamental practices: Based on (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016) research, Chinese and Iranian governments have focused their fight for SSCM based on four fundamental practices: sustainable procurement, sustainable production along with sustainable distribution , and reverse logistics. reverse logistics in a circular economy. CHAPPELOW, J.

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The Top 4 Trends That Will Dominate Supply Chain in 2019

Elementum

In the 21st century, customer expectations have pushed supply chain and logistics to evolve at unprecedented speed. Businesses will thus continue iterating on their last-mile logistics strategies to boost the customer experience. Read more about the future of traceability here. And the ongoing trade disputes between China and the U.S.

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The introduction of E-Procurement.

ModusLink Corporation

According to (Namulo, 2017), “E-Procurement is the acquisition of goods, services or works from an external source. E-procurement, which is known as ‘electronic procurement’ or ‘supplier exchange’, is changing the way companies are sourcing their goods and services. Tehran, Iran: IEEE. Namulo, 2017). 2020, July 01).

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Supply Chain Ripple Effects of Russia’s War in Ukraine

Alloy

Logistics – Maersk has begun the process to divest its 30.75% stake in Russian port operator Global Ports Investments, United Parcel Service Inc has halted overflights in Russia. Automakers – Volvo, Toyota, Volkswagen and many other automakers have suspended exports to Russia or are ceasing manufacturing operations in the country.

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Freight In The Year Of The Monkey

Freightos

So we’ve mapped out five changing Chinese trends that will echo throughout global logistics this year, carving out opportunities for ambitious logistics experts to realize serious gains. Which is impeccable timing, as the lifting of Iran’s sanctions may open the door for new trade opportunities. The good news?

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This Week in Logistics News (November 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

The US Men’s National Team is in Group B with England, Iran, and Wales, and will play its first game on November 21 against Wales. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Logistics companies are reversing their hiring binge. Companies are coping with rising costs to source and produce goods in China and other Asian locales.