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Iran, North Korea and cybercriminal syndicates are adopting similar tactics, using logistics as an entry point to destabilize commerce and confidence. While China gets most of the headlines, it’s not alone. These actors understand that commercial flows are more fragile and target-rich than traditional military hardware.
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Kai Furmans Professor, KIT Posted on: May, 22 2017 I am referencing to the comment that leasing of warehousing equipment (beyond forklift trucks) is a vision for 2030. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions.
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