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Port of Los Angeles: Disintermediation and Other Risks

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

Connections to rail and vehicular traffic flow are also receiving significant funding in order to improve the overall goods movement strategy. Nicaragua is considering building its own canal. It's a dream Nicaragua has had since they lost to Panama back in the early 1900's.

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Lessons to Glean From the West Coast Port Dispute

MIT Supply Chain

There is some truth to this claim at this time, however, too many companies failed to take precautionary measures and response strategies well ahead of the stoppages. This strategy enables shippers to bypass the Pacific ports altogether. It’s not as if the disruptions were unexpected.

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[PROFILE] Nathan Adelman '14 - Parker CMC Networking

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

  We are helping them develop a new marketing strategy.   Best UCLA Anderson memory thus far:  Over spring break I took a trip with some classmates down to Nicaragua. Applied Management Research project:  The Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club.  Favorite class and why?

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

Additionally, a potential route through Nicaragua was examined. The concessioning of its port terminal facilities was the first step in the privatization strategy the Panama Canal Authority took. A total of $1.32 billion in tolls were collected in 2008, with container ships accounting for 54% of the total.

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Beyond The Data with William Sandoval

The Logistics of Logistics

In this episode, Joe Lynch sits down with William Sandoval , the Senior Vice President of Product Management and Strategy at PowerFleet Inc. I’m the Senior Vice President of Product Management and Strategy for PowerFleet. I was born in Central America, specifically Nicaragua. Customers don’t just want information.

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Impact of Trump Pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement on Manufacturing & Transportation

GlobalTranz

manufacturers, distributors or other partners, except for Syria and Nicaragua, will be at risk. There are only three countries on the planet, counting the U.S. intention to withdraw, that are not part of the agreement now. This means that every foreign-originating business transaction with U.S. companies due to the new Administration’s plans.

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White paper: Are the weakest link in your supply chain?

Supply Chain Movement

You find answers to the following questions: Does your supply chain strategy tie in with your overall business strategy? Is your supply chain strategy truly customer focused? This white paper from R&G Global Consultants will help you analysing your own role in the performance of your supply chain. Moldova, Republic of.