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The DHL Supply Chain with Scott Sureddin

The Logistics of Logistics

Scott manages all operations within the US and Canada, as well as central functional teams supporting the entire Americas region. He joined DHL in 2002, holding leadership positions including President of the Consumer and LSH business units, and SVP, Operations, before serving as the COO for the Americas. About DHL Supply Chain.

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How US ports may have contributed to the global lag in container turn around times

Shipping and Freight Resource

Transloading, for example, has transitioned from loading ocean freight containers onto trains to unloading cargo directly into domestic trucks close to port. One of the most significant advantages to Asian ports is that they run round the clock, versus American ports, which operate just two shifts a day and are often closed on Sundays.

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

Logistics in War

In the two decades since the Australian deployment to East Timor as part of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), much has been written about the operation predominantly from the national and military strategic perspectives. As the operation recedes into history, we need to ensure the key lessons identified do not also fade.

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Environmentally Conscious Efforts: How Trinity Stays Green

Trinity Logistics

The SmartWay partnership is a way for shippers, carriers, logistics companies, railways, and other transportation stakeholders to measure, benchmark, and improve logistics operations to reduce their carbon footprint. More than 3,700 companies and organizations are now a part of SmartWay. Since 2004, it has helped its partners save 248.8

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Fritz inducted into Logistics Hall of Fame

Logistics Business Magazine

“With his induction into the Logistics Hall of Fame, the international jury recognises his efforts to consistently support effective frontline humanitarian operations with strong competencies and a systematic approach in the background. The main pillars are effective processes, professionally trained logistics staff and the use of IT.

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“Becoming a good driver is not easy”

World Food Programme Logistics

an amazing achievement, considering that WFP has operated in Timor-Leste for 20 years. I worked briefly with WFP from December 1999 to May 2002 for emergency relief, and then started working with WFP again when they reopened their operations in October 2003. Julio is a man with big, contagious smiles but few words.

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Two Million Vacant Manufacturing Jobs by 2025…How Can We Tackle the Skills Gap?

GlobalTranz

For a microcosmic sampling, the CMAP report published by the Illinois government (widely reputed as a resource for broader industrial indicators), reveals an acute shortage of qualified candidates to fill essential manufacturing positions in the Chicago region, including CNC Programmers, CNC Operators, Industrial Machinery Mechanics, and Welders.