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Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty

Freightos

However, interestingly enough, in today’s global freight environment, shipping from China to Los Angeles by ocean freight and following that up with air cargo shipments to Europe may actually be a more viable route. Here’s how the data stacks up, relying on data points from Freightos’ air and ocean data., Total blended cost?

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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles rose 3 percent year-over-year to 828,016 TEUs in August, marking the first increase in 13 months, port officials said. When we are operating on all cylinders like we are right now, there’s no better choice for cargo than the Port of Los Angeles.” That’s all for this week.

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Final GAP Presentations Fill Strategic Needs - UCLA Anderson.

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

Los Angeles Business Journal. Final GAP Presentations Fill Strategic Needs. The 2013 UCLA Anderson Global Access Program had a strong finish, with 50 companies from seven countries attending the students’ final presentations on Saturday, Dec. Michael Peck (’15) Finds Game in Anderson’s Los Angeles Location.

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Why Innovation is the Name of the Distribution Game in 2019

Stord

Space is even more difficult to find near major population centers like Los Angeles, lengthening delivery times and raising transportation costs in markets with the most customers. These sudden imports caused a logistical bottleneck at the Port of Los Angeles and overwhelmed the local warehouse market.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

Well, according to Czinger, a Los Angeles-based boutique hypercar manufacturer, that is about to be a possibility. At some point, it seems we all have the need for speed. That being said, would you go over 280 MPH in a car? Better yet, would go over 280 MPH in a 3-D printed car?

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The overarching rule that all actions taken are meant to meet the needs of the present society without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs, is a key driver. From just being environmentally friendly, it has become a holistic framework that encompasses the environment, social and corporate governance.

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SmartestK12 Takes Home Knapp Venture Prize - UCLA Anderson.

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

Los Angeles Business Journal. Capping off a night of great presentations by five finalist teams and insightful commentary and questions from a panel of successful venture capitalists and experienced investors, SmartestK12 took home the $15,000 first-place prize. I’m very proud of all the presentations and the written proposals.