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The State of LTL Shipping in Light of YRC Freight Bankruptcy

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The impact was a blend of expanded networks but also operational intricacies. Challenges Faced Operational transformations and union disagreements created a tense atmosphere within the company. The 2008 financial crisis added fuel to the fire, putting severe pressure on Yellow’s financials.

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Creating a Green Marine Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Plus, extreme weather events and changing storm patterns challenge seafaring vessels. It is the IMO’s strictest environmental regulation to date and ushered shipping and terminal sectors in a new era to transform the way marine supply chains operate. Operational Considerations. from originally 3.5% as of January 1, 2020 [3].

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Is Your Supply Chain Ready For Weather Disruptions?

Blue Grace Logistics

These disruptions are like black swan events which no one can forecast or plan for in advance. Globalization has added a layer of complexity to business operations. Wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, storms, and floods can interrupt regular operations for a long time in the country that they happen in.

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Is Your Supply Chain Ready For Weather Disruptions?

Blue Grace Logistics

These disruptions are like black swan events which no one can forecast or plan for in advance. Globalization has added a layer of complexity to business operations. Wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, storms, and floods can interrupt regular operations for a long time in the country that they happen in.

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Vessel Accidents Have Increased, Are You Prepared?

CH Robinson Logistics

Compared to the 1,382 containers on average lost per year between 2008-2019 as reported by The World Shipping Council, that’s a big jump. As a platform who works with the many different vessel operators to move our customers’ goods, we share some key things to know. Develop a resilient supply chain strategy.

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Supply Chain Management:Confluence of IT and Business Strategy.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

News & Events. |. « How to make Preventive Maintenance a way of life in SAP APO Support Projects - Part 1 | Main | How to make Preventive Maintenance a way of life in SAP APO Support Projects - Part 2 » Confluence of IT and Business Strategy for a Transformation program. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Attracting Millennials to Manufacturing: Understanding Millennial Experience in Order to Gain Talent

GlobalTranz

Millennials have witnessed countless layoffs, periods of market instability, offshoring of manufacturing entities , and other significant events in their lives. Unfortunately, these events lead to one common issue: millennials do not view the manufacturing industry as previous generations did. Economic Instability. From [link].

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