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Supply Chains Finally Get the Attention They Deserve

Enterra Insights

Yesterday, President Joe Biden held the inaugural meeting of a new cabinet-level council focused on supply chain issues. Ahead of the meeting, the President indicated his would initiate nearly 30 new actions to strengthen America’s supply chains. Publishing the first ever National Defense Industrial Strategy (NDIS).

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Profiles in Leadership: Chef José Andrés

Enterra Insights

” Despite his fundraising efforts, Wofford reports, “[In 2017,] when [Hurricane] Maria hit Puerto Rico, World Central Kitchen had [only] three full-time employees.” ” The story continues: “ The celebrity chef and his tech-maven sidekick were received coolly by more established aid groups in Puerto Rico.

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Why the Great Driver Shortage Is Now Top of Mind for Shippers & a Driver of a Capacity Crunch

GlobalTranz

While the infrastructure disaster in Puerto Rico continues, the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have taken a backseat, and these areas are struggling to get the trucking industry moving at all. However, Hurricane Irma quickly disrupted that plan.

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Opening Up

BlueYonder

And willingly put yourself in situations where you will meet people of other cultures. Yes, I went to Chicago, New York, Washington DC, Florida, California, Hawaii, and to Puerto Rico and Mexico. My favorite was Puerto Rico as it felt like vacation! I learned the culture and learned English really well.

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Spot Tendering: Are You Prepared for Capacity Shortfalls in Your Transportation Operation?

BlueYonder

With the recent hurricanes that have hit Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico, we’ve seen another practical example where assumptions on carrier capacity are challenged at inopportune times. Symptoms of those disruptions include carriers, who have traditionally been reliable, more frequently rejecting the loads they’ve been offered.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Alexander Hamilton: A US Manufacturing Visionary

GlobalTranz

The continued recovery and advancement into the future of manufacturing means understanding fundamental challenges that the sector faces and meeting those head-on. The MEP national network, a public/private partnership in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, is represented in Illinois by the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC).

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Spot Tendering: Are You Prepared for Capacity Shortfalls in Your Transportation Operation?

BlueYonder

With the recent hurricanes that have hit Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico, we’ve seen another practical example where assumptions on carrier capacity are challenged at inopportune times. Symptoms of those disruptions include carriers, who have traditionally been reliable, more frequently rejecting the loads they’ve been offered.