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Logistics Contractors and strategic logistics advantage in US military operations

Logistics in War

ii] As a result of this divestment, operational contracting, corporate financing and support, and transnational supply chains have become so embedded in the American way of war, that is difficult to see how the US Army could conduct expeditionary operations without commercial support.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

Container Ship Leasing Trends Downward. Now operating in its fifth station, Flytrex’s three-minute delivery service will be available to approximately 140,000 customers across the United States. since 2004, hit an all-time high of 4,586 points in late March. Walmart Opens First of Four Next Generation Fulfillment Centers.

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain resilience is crucial for ensuring the continuity of business operations, the delivery of essential goods and services, and the protection of public safety and national security. Robustness is the ability of a supply chain to resist disruptions and maintain its normal operations.

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The Zara’s logistics process

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Companies need to be always aware of new trends and ready to meet what the market demands at the right time, given the importance of the sector. Nowadays, the fashion industry demands more and more creativity, versatility, and especially agility to compete in the market.

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Is the Transportation Market Heading into Unprecedented Territory?

Talking Logistics

Will these trends continue in 2018? If you’ve attended any logistics conferences lately, or just tried covering a load in recent weeks, you know that the tide is turning in the transportation market. Capacity is tightening and rates are going up. What impact will the Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) mandate have on the market?

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Deliveries are Booming, but so are Fuel Prices

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In fact, the recent surge in oil prices is the biggest since 2004. Similarly, the scale of their operation means that any fluctuation in fuel costs will have an enormous impact on their profit margins. Fuel prices in the US have increased by more than 30 percent over the past year.

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The Transportation Revolution: Takeaways from CLX Logistics’ 6th Annual Customer Conference

Talking Logistics

Mark Chrencik, Director of Operations at CLX Logistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor), kicked off the conference with a market update where he covered various trends in the industry, including fuel prices and linehaul rates. Private Fleets: invest in owned and operated fleet. be a “Shipper of Choice”).