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Port of Los Angeles: Disintermediation and Other Risks

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

  The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are vital to the LA economy, not only because they provide a significant number of jobs in the shipping and logistics industries, but also because they give the city itself a competitive edge with regard to shipping times and transportation costs when it comes to operating a global businesses here.

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If You Can’t Stand the Fire, then Tame It: Chef José Andrés and Supply Chain Management

Elementum

However, it’s his humanitarian efforts that can teach us a lot about supply chain management. A Source of Inspiration In the constant chaos that is supply chains these days, it’s often difficult to find good news. If you’re like me, then some good news – supply chain or not – is always welcome.

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An Expanded Panama Canal Takes Logistics into Uncharted Waters

TMC

An Expanded Panama Canal Takes Logistics into Uncharted Waters.Connect. The arrival of the Benjamin Franklin offers a glimpse of a major change in supply chain management in 2016. The arrival of the Benjamin Franklin offers a glimpse of a major change in supply chain management in 2016. East and West Coast ports.

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An Expanded Panama Canal Takes Logistics into Unchartered Waters

TMC

The arrival of the Benjamin Franklin offers a glimpse of a major change in supply chain management in 2016. How much of a shift, and the logistics implications, are the subject of much debate. As the white paper argues, for most logistics players “analyze and act” makes much more sense than “wait and see.”. [1]

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Beyond The Data with William Sandoval

The Logistics of Logistics

Data is a big buzzword across industries, but how about when it comes to logistics? PowerFleet is a company that provides solutions to logistic markets and vehicle markets. I was born in Central America, specifically Nicaragua. You moved here when you were five from Nicaragua. We have been doing this for several years.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

In the current global economy, the closure of a maritime chokepoint would have significant economic ramifications due to the disruption of trade flows and even some supply chains (e.g. Nevertheless, they offer possibilities for routes that may encourage domestic imports and exports as well as the growth of logistical activities.

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. These mergers and acquisitions are reflected on the Supply Chain Movement 3PL Subway Map Europe.