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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.

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Automation Hero May 2020: Ulf Larsson from Copiax

EazyStock

We have been part of the Assa Abloy Group since 2008, and I started as purchasing manager for the company back in 1999. Of course, it’s nearly impossible to accurately monitor inventory availability and minimize capital investment with such a large portfolio. How has your work changed since you implemented EazyStock?

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WFP offers a lifeline to displaced families in northwest Pakistan

World Food Programme Logistics

Photo: WFP/Photolibrary The needs are many for Khaish and her family and food, of course, comes first. Since 2008, WFP has been providing food assistance to the displaced populations in the then Federal Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan. Photo: WFP/video still “We have to continue living, and living more carefully,” they say.

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Supply Chain Management:Flying Robots in a Warehouse?

Infosys Supply Chain Management

I can foresee these robots capable of carrying out these warehousing activities listed below, of course with some modifications in their design to pick and place items that have a definite shape and size: 1.Putaway In their current form, these could be employed for lifting smaller items using one or many of such robots as shown in TEDs video.

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Supply Chain Management:Infosys team at Pulse 2012 - Day 2

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Attended general session where Scott Hebner, VP-IBM thanked all business partners and some of the business partners videos were shown speaking about IBM relationship. Considering one can only do so much in terms of functionality, cloud enablement seems to be the big trend this year.and of course, integration of the acquistions.

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Trinity Logistics Partners with Truckers Against Trafficking

Trinity Logistics

Trinity plans to encourage all of our carrier base to view the TAT training video and to distribute the TAT materials through our website, email campaigns, and through conversations with our Carrier Relations and Carrier Development departments. In 2008, there were only three truckers who called in to report a potential situation.

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A Look Back at the 2018 Gartner Supply Chain Conference – Kinaxis

247 Customs Broker

Through my interactions with college students majoring in supply chain, I do see them taking a wide variety of courses that cross over into newer tools and technologies. Anyone in the organization may submit a four-minute video pitching their idea. This should partly address the need for such skill scarcity.

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