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Dissecting the Transformation: A Critical Examination of Logistics Education in Universities

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

The past In the past, logistics education was primarily centered on basic concepts and traditional models, such as inventory management, warehousing, and transportation (Christopher, 2016). CSCMP (2012). The geography of transport systems. References Christopher, M. Logistics & supply chain management. Pearson UK.

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Inventories Continue to Grow

10xLogistics

Of course, inventory is built when information is less than optimal and therefore we miss forecasts or we feel the only solution to this problem of lacking information is to build inventory stocks. It is an indicator of pricing in transportation. This is not a good indicator for the economy or for transportation in general.

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More Signs of a Financial Economy; Not a Production Economy

10xLogistics

This is the lowest since November of 2012 and the lowest level since June of 2009. Expect continued contraction and caution in any type of growth which will continue to keep transportation capacity and shipments in balance. This, of course, releases capacity to other areas for movement.

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Fundamental Supply Chain Shifts Kill The Idea of a "Surge"

10xLogistics

I have talked a lot about the inventory to sales ratio and how it is such a great predictor of what will happen in the transportation industry. This, of course, translates into much less transportation needed. It appears the Wall Street Journal now agrees. This is what is happening. Source: Wall Street Journal.

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Standing on the Frontlines of Logistics Change and Volatility Armed with Tech-driven Resiliency

CH Robinson Logistics

2012 2,837 exabytes produced. History has defined resiliency as being strong and resolute, but the new definition of resiliency will be those who understand vulnerability and prioritize agility. Same study stated that. How Much Data Is Created Every Day? [27 27 Powerful Stats] (seedscientific.com).

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Logistics Contractors and strategic logistics advantage in US military operations

Logistics in War

According to doctrine and policy, the types of services commonly contracted to private businesses include base operations support (such as billeting, food service, and laundry services), transportation, port operations, terminal operations, warehousing, facilities construction, facilities management, energy services, and materiel maintenance. [iv]

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Freight Network Meeting Success

Logistics Business Magazine

The Annual Meeting offered plenty of networking opportunities with the scheduled one-to-one meetings of the members together with all the unofficial business discussions held in course of the cocktail party, lunch, dinner and coffee breaks. says Antonio Torres, President, and Founder of Conqueror Freight Network.

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