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The LIW articles you should read – a 2018 retrospective

Logistics in War

As 2018 draws to a close, a year in which Logistics In War consolidated, it’s a good time to reflect on what were the most popular or relevant articles to the readers. Before I mention the articles, I thought it best to also reflect on the key themes covered on the site this year. By David Beaumont.

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7 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends to Watch in 2018

Logistics Bureau

It’s also the time when I start to think about sharing my thoughts on trends for the coming year , but of course, stop short of trying to make predictions. The 7 Trends for Supply Chain Pros to Watch in 2018. 2018 Trend #1: Increased Focus on Cost-to-serve. 2018 Trend #2: Big Data and Advanced Analytics in the Cloud.

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Diversify bulk carrier roster to mitigate truck driver shortage impact

Bulk Connection

But the biggest challenge for bulk shippers in 2021 was also the biggest challenge in 2020, 2019, and 2018. We’re talking, of course, about the bulk truck driver shortage. Supply chain disruptions were headline news in 2021, and the world of bulk freight had its share.

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The realities of logistics and strategic leadership

Logistics in War

This article was posted some time ago, but the lessons contained within are pertinent now. In late 2017 I published a post of anecdotes, observations and lessons given by senior officers contacted through the course of academic research. Logistics In War By David Beaumont.

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New Year’s Resolutions for 2018: What’s Your Personal Challenge?

Talking Logistics

Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions for 2018? A few weeks ago, the Wall Street Journal published an interesting article highlighting Max Deutsch, a 24-year-old entrepreneur from San Francisco “who challenged himself to a series of monthly tasks that were ambitious bordering on absurd.” He sketched an eerily accurate self-portrait.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 5-9, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Here are some more details from the article: Dubbed “Shipping with Amazon,” or SWA, the new service will entail the tech giant picking up packages from businesses and shipping them to consumers, according to people familiar with the matter. Unless, of course, the shared data is crappy, inaccurate data. and FedEx Corp.”

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The Logistics News that Shaped 2018

247 Customs Broker

November 29, 2018. Every year at this time, group news editor Jeff Berman combs through the mountain of news that were reported, written, posted by the Logistics Management editorial staff over the course of the year to create the following list. December 3, 2018. Article Topics. 3) ELD mandate has been a bumpy ride.