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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. The first Z – Zero emission road transport: Global MOU for ZE-MHDVs . In 2018, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) road transport accounted for three-quarters of transport emissions. Most of this, 45.1

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Providing Protective 3D Printed Gear to Combat the Spread of COVID-19

DiManEx

The Dutch Army is supporting the Netherlands’ civil authorities in the fight against COVID-19, including deploying military doctors across the country. Similarly, any military personnel assisting the health ministry in the transport of patients will have the protection they need with the face shield and mask. Image source: FIT.

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Is Vertical Farming Falling Flat?

Enterra Insights

Freelance writer Scott Pruden explains, “Vertical farming’s supporters tout its many benefits — among them, saving arable land and preventing deforestation, cutting agricultural water use, locating food sources in urban centers, and making up for a decline in the number of farmers.”[1]

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Ease the Burden of Labor Shortages and Increase Supply Chain Resiliency 

Logility

These include transportation and material moving, warehouse and fulfillment center workers , truck drivers, call center agents, delivery services, and manufacturing workers. Solving the labor crunch also means exploring new sources of supply. Transition programs for prisoners and veterans’ programs can be good sources of labor.

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COVID 19 The State Of Supply Chains (Part 2)

ModusLink Corporation

These scenarios must all elements of the Supply Chain including Source, Plan, Make, Distribute, Service. New transport/backup modalities, alternate materials, backup machinery etc. What impact has COVID-19 had on supply chains & responsible sourcing? Netherlands, S. Statistics Netherlands. Step 3: Analyze.

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COVID 19 The State Of Supply Chains (Part 2)

ModusLink Corporation

These scenarios must all elements of the Supply Chain including Source, Plan, Make, Distribute, Service. New transport/backup modalities, alternate materials, backup machinery etc. What impact has COVID-19 had on supply chains & responsible sourcing? Netherlands, S. Statistics Netherlands. Step 3: Analyze.

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COVID 19 The State Of Supply Chains (Part 1)

ModusLink Corporation

Delayed shipments because of sea freight disruptions, monthly increasing fuel charges, disconnected communication between transport modalities. What impact has COVID-19 had on supply chains & responsible sourcing? Netherlands, S. Statistics Netherlands. Introduction – Grand disruption. 2021, October 5). Greenstone.