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5 examples of the black swan theory

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

The black swan theory or theory of black swan events is a metaphor that describes an events like the economic downturn and pandemic that comes as a surprise, has a major effect, and often change the direction of politics, the economy and business, and influence the course of history. Now it is a retail leader in Asia.

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

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

The Industrial Revolution: Powered by Innovation The Industrial Revolution in the 18th century transformed societies and kick-started the modern era of logistics. The Hanseatic League introduced concepts such as consignment, just-in-time delivery, and customs documentation. References: Ballou, R. Business Logistics Management.

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The Zara’s logistics process

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Nowadays, the fashion industry demands more and more creativity, versatility, and especially agility to compete in the market. This response by retailers to constant market changes takes place within a few weeks, as opposed to the industry average of six months.

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Logistics Contractors and strategic logistics advantage in US military operations

Logistics in War

x] Civilian industry can often offer logistic-related services more efficiently and effectively because they have a degree of expertise and can source the equipment, infrastructure, personnel, supplies, and transportation assets from within the theatre or from nearby regions.

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Freight Driver Shortage Update: Will 2017 Come to a Head & Cause Issues for Shippers?

GlobalTranz

Meanwhile, the average of age of today’s trucker is 49, and more truckers are aging out and retiring from the industry. This contributes to a growing bleakness among the trucking industry, causing turmoil among shippers and logistics providers. Look at the historic tightening of capacity in the shipping industry.

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The History of eCommerce: From the 1960s to the 2020s

Ship Monk

Of course, bad times don’t last forever, and, slowly but surely, stock exchanges recovered and were stabilized by 2001. In 2004, the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI) formed to ensure the creation, enhancement, and implementation of security standards that protect customer account data.

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Kuehne + Nagel Ventures Forth with a New Global Initiative

Logistics Manager

The proverbial waves of change will still often come crashing down and it’s always best to have a course of action mapped out. After that, I sought to work abroad and was given an opportunity to work at Kuehne + Nagel’s Hong Kong office in 2004 where I began working as a customer service manager.