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Talking Turkey for Thanksgiving

Enterra Insights

Contractor ( @FarokGlobalBiz ), a Distinguished Professor of Management & Global Business at Rutgers University, we can thank the global supply chain for many of the food items we will consume — including the turkey. And the turkey on Thanksgiving tables may not be a bird native to the U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 4 – 10)

Logistics Viewpoints

Worst January US Intermodal in 10 years Our thoughts and prayers are with those in Turkey and Syria impacted by the recent earthquakes. The port of Iskenderun in the southeast of Turkey was severely damaged by the earthquakes. The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) reported a 16.2% decline in Q4.

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How to Navigate Temperature Controlled Shipping’s Fall Season

CH Robinson Transportfolio

For many, this exciting time of year brings joy—pumpkins, apples, turkey, pastries, and all commodities necessary for successful fall and winter holiday celebrations. Floral season’s imbalance shifts toward the Southeast and produce season primarily impacts the West and Southeast regions of North America.

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Trends 2021: Megatrends, Part Two

Enterra Insights

They suggest looking at Mexico, Poland, Turkey, Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. ” On the transportation and supply chain front, one trend in the U.S. ”[4]. In many ways, the economy is now driven by data. The World Economic Forum has declared data a resource like gold or oil.

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Supply Chain Movement 19 – Software & Leaders

Supply Chain Movement

Sharing Dutch supply chain knowledge in Turkey. It’s remarkable that there aren’t many more companies consolidating their transport operations. The sector continued to grow steadily during the financial crisis and the export level has since doubled thanks to rising demand from Western Europe, Asia and North America.

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

The last mile delivery market size in North America is expected to grow by USD 59.81 Technavio, Last Mile Delivery Market in North America by Service and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2021-2025, Jan 2021. . – Boston Consulting Group, Climate Action Pays Off in Transportation and Logistics, July 2020.

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How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024?

Resilinc

These conditions could potentially impact supply chain logistics and transportation by sea, air, and land. Returning after four years, El Niño is predicted to peak in the first half of the year , leading to extreme weather conditions like heavy rainfall, flooding, and storms.