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Building a Resilient Port Strategy with Brian Kempisty & Lauren Beagen

The Logistics of Logistics

Beagen received a Bachelor’s degree in International Political Science and International Studies from Hope College, a Master of Marine Affairs degree from the University of Rhode Island, and a Juris Doctorate from Roger Williams University School of Law.

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Consumer Packaged Goods Network Optimization: The Key to Supply Chain Resiliency 

Logility

In return, companies are better positioned to stay ahead of the curve and meet evolving consumer needs – whether launching new products, entering new markets, or adjusting production volumes. Suppose a CPG brand decides to shift its manufacturing capacity from Rhode Island to a higher-cost, yet more-sustainable, alternative in Colorado.

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First Week at FreightPlus

Freight Plus

Meet the FreightPlus Marketing Intern for the Summer of 2021. I am a rising junior at Bryant University in Rhode Island, majoring in Global Supply Chain Management. After meeting all of the employees, I was able to learn about the different software and systems that we use for marketing. Who I Am . Words of Wisdom .

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

AB&R

Are you meeting those expectations? A non-compliant barcode means your vendors or partners may refuse items that don’t meet their standards, resulting in chargebacks and hefty fines. Rhode Island. Here is a good question to help you understand what compliance should look like in your organization. Mississippi. New Jersey.

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Digging in and Doing a Little Bit of Everything

BlueYonder

I sold dog food all over New England – from Boston to Bangor, Maine and then south through the Cape and Rhode Island area. I was employee #3 in a startup and got to meet investors and learned how to grow a book of business. How does it feel being the only woman in a meeting? Rachel’s black lab Bonnie.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

The nation’s capital has extended its stay-at-home order recently; however, the city’s mayor stated it is six days away from meeting reopening criteria. . Employers can restart operations if they meet the safety standards set in place by the state. . Rhode Island? ? . Rhode Island?has Restricted? .

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

I read earlier this week that Hershey said it would fall short of meeting demand for the Halloween and Christmas holiday seasons this year, blaming a scarcity of raw ingredients and difficulties in securing suppliers. The company is relying on price increases to boost growth. That’s all for this week.