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Burying the hero – how logistics and readiness changed war

Logistics in War

Initial ammunition shortages limited the ability of the British and allies to crack the Germans front-line; once mobilisation drove industry to full production two years later the problem shifted to one of available distribution capability. In 2003 the US Army halted for an operational pause outside An Najaf. [11] 1] Engels, D.,

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Burying the hero – how logistics and readiness changed war

Logistics in War

Initial ammunition shortages limited the ability of the British and allies to crack the Germans front-line; once mobilisation drove industry to full production two years later the problem shifted to one of available distribution capability. In 2003 the US Army halted for an operational pause outside An Najaf. [11] 1] Engels, D.,

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Mitsubishi starts shipments to Mexico via Mazatlán

Automotive Logistics

Following an agreement made in 2003, Mitsubishi vehicles delivered to Mexico have previously been distributed by Chrysler. Further discussion on vehicle distribution strategies in Mexico will take place at the Automotive Logistics Mexico conference which gets underway in Mexico City on January 29.

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US car market stable as trade and tech change

Automotive Logistics

this year, delegates were told at this week’s Finished Vehicle Logistics North America conference. That is achieved by the complexities of American legal, distribution and franchise systems, and also the new tariffs, which have created barriers to their import. Michael Robinet, executive director, IHS Markit Automotive.

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US car market stable amid changes to trade and technology

Automotive Logistics

this year, delegates were told at yesterday’s Finished Vehicle Logistics North America conference. That is acheived by the complexities of American legal, distribution and franchise systems, and also the new tariffs, which have created barriers to their import.

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Why Is It So Hard to Find Good Help These Days?

Material Handling and Logistics

Al Will, president of PWG Distribution Solutions. WILL: The future is the complete “lights out” distribution center utilizing both auto-loading and auto-unloading equipment at the dock. Omni-channel Distribution—Have Retailers Figured It Out Yet? Jim Shephard, president, Shephard’s Industrial Training Systems. ?