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5 examples of the black swan theory

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Today we are going to find out what the black swan theory means, how it affects the economy and the society overall and several examples of how the black swan events have changed the words. Even though,the black swan events are often inappropriately rationalised after the fact with the benefit of hindsight.

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Living the Circular Economy

Logistics Business Magazine

“Through regular collaboration with our customers and partners, also at events such as FachPack and The Battery Show, we continue to focus on customer needs. With a European presence since 2002, ORBIS Europe is part of ORBIS Corporation and represents the company in the EMEA region.

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Logistics Business Magazine

“I’m very proud of Schmitz Cargobull’s development in Spain,” said Andreas Schmitz, Chairman of the Board of Schmitz Cargobull AG, at the groiundbreaking event on 15th September 20201. When we started this project in 2002, our production forecast was five semi-trailers per day.

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Sustainable packaging manufacturer celebrates anniversary year

Logistics Business Magazine

ORBIS has supported European customers since 2002 and opened its ORBIS Europe in Cologne, Germany five years ago. ORBIS’ customers are medium-sized to large global organisations from different industries: from industrial manufacturing (like automotive) to retail (like food & beverage).

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Supply Chain Data Visibility Paramount as Industry Lurches into Next Chapter

IoT World Today

If we’re going to be able to prepare for these types of events in future, we have to identify appropriate sources of information that we should focus on all the time — not just when [crisis] manifests,” said Randy Bradley, associate professor of information systems and supply chain management at the University of Tennessee.

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COVID-19 – South African shipping perspective

Shipping and Freight Resource

While having an open economy is a good thing, it does expose the country to greater volatility as the economy is influenced by global events and economies to a large extent. The third SAMSA notice provides details of the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH notice regarding the control of health measures in the shipping industry.

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Reflections on East Timor by a logistics unit commander – twenty years on

Logistics in War

If you feel I am wrong in any recollection of an issue or event, you may be right. I recall the relevant Military Land Warfare ‘Logistics’ volume had diagrams with lines of communication represented by broad arrows connecting the industrial heartland of Australia’s south to joint force areas of operation in the north of Australia.