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Logistics Unleashed: Unveiling the Most Pivotal Events that Shaped its Development

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

In this captivating article, we delve into the annals of history to explore the most important events that paved the way for the extraordinary development of logistics as we know it today. It is a complex discipline that touches every aspect of our lives, from the products we purchase to the way they are delivered to our doorsteps.

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LogiMAT’s Kazander Takes Step Toward Retirement

Logistics Business Magazine

Kazander (67), a native Dutchman, joined EUROEXPO, a HUSS Group company, as Event Manager in 2003. Under his leadership, LogiMAT grew over the past 20 years from a small trade show at Stuttgart’s old Killesberg convention centre the most important international intralogistics event in the world.

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What the Coronavirus Pandemic Means for Global Supply Chains

Shipchain

companies are particularly struggling with the lack of capacity in China, with over 44% of those interviewed revealing that they had no backup plan in the event of manufacturing disruptions from China, and between 50-60% experiencing delays or suffering from a lack of information from their Chinese suppliers. And according to AXIOS , U.S.

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Joan Aitken appointed Chair of Transaid

Logistics Business Magazine

Joan was first introduced to Transaid at an industry event where Transaid was the beneficiary charity. In 2003 her long standing interest in the role of transport and her regulatory experience came together when she became one of the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain as the Commissioner for Scotland.

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Toilet paper and total war – the psychology of shortages and what it means for resilience

Logistics in War

Lessons can come from extrapolating what we witness every day; from events that capture tangible and intangible aspects of sustaining normal life. A normally stable balance of supply and demand is upset by events, with consumer behaviour in panic-buying magnifying the problem. Australian consumers are fearful.

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The State of LTL Shipping in Light of YRC Freight Bankruptcy

TransAudit

Notable Acquisitions Acquisition of Roadway (2003): This acquisition was strategic for Yellow, but integrating two massive LTL carriers came with challenges. ’s bankruptcy is indeed a significant event, it also provides a learning opportunity for the LTL sector. Yellow Corp. In conclusion, while Yellow Corp.’s

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A Lean Leadership Pocket Card

The Lean Thinker

I was going through some old files and came across a pocket card we handed out back in 2003 or so. It was our job to teach our continuous improvement people how to do that coaching and assisting – beyond just running kaizen events that implement tools. PDCA Thinking. Today we would use Toyota Kata to teach this. Four Rules: 1.