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5 Paths to Better Supply Chain Visibility

Now, That's Logistics

These platforms give customers real-time insights into their orders and shipments once they have left the company’s or service provider’s warehouse—an area of the supply chain that can be somewhat of a “black hole” for information. And remember that supply chain visibility is an ongoing project, and not just a “one and done” effort.

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Stuck on the wrong side of the world but still needing to deliver food to people in Ethiopia 5,000…

World Food Programme Logistics

Kamal’s two rooftop activities: reading and exercise. It’s definitely a relief that we’re all together in one place right now. I’m doing some light exercise every morning and trying to get the family to join me. Definitely my team, my small apartment, my friends and the coffee. What’s good about being back in Nepal?

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Importation of Covid-19 response medical products

Globalior

If you intend to import any product even vaguely related to medical use or use in a hospital, clinic or laboratory – it is best to check with the local health authority if the product you intend to import falls under the definition of a medical device or not in that country. You can find that information easily here.

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Freeports and Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Freeports will provide what the government describes as “a supportive planning environment for the development of tax and customs sites through an extension of permitted development rights and incentivising use of local development orders”. But as a small operator not used to these things, there’s a definite benefit.”.

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Penske Teams in Chicago Hit the Mud Running

Penske Move Ahead

Dozens of Penske associates participated in this challenge as part of a team-building exercise, and it proved to be a little messier – and more rewarding – than even they expected. Going into it, there was definitely a handful of people who were a little nervous,” said Allison Lewis, a lease sales representative of the South Chicago District.

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Industry View: Interview with EXCHAiNGE 2018 Speaker

Logistics Business Magazine

Bettina Bohlmann: Definitely! Orders and commands from on high are not helpful. I found your real-world exercises in past years very enlightening. In November, we’ll return to share insights that are definitely meant to shake things up and offer attendees a strong potential for improving their own business.

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The realities of logistics and strategic leadership: lessons from the ADF’s senior-most logisticians – Part 1

Logistics in War

The control of logistics resources, especially in capability development, is influenced significantly by the desire to attain and exercise power within the institution. In order to present the ‘military’ view of a problem in a judicious and ultimately successful manner, military professionals must understand the total concerns of the problem.