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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. The definition of agility and resilience will continue to evolve. Natural disasters. Geopolitical events. Tariffs and trade regulations. The rise of ecommerce. The growing influence of social media.

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Logistics In War in 2020 – resilience and the future of logistics

Logistics in War

For the military soldier or officer, or the defence public servant, they will exist in a field of military business unlike any other; where such a range of methods and activities will infringe upon their own daily activities in preparing forces or sustaining operations. Context contorts the expected into reality.

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What to expect for Incoterms 2020

Now, That's Logistics

Come January 1st, 2020, industries dealing with the international transportation such as the ocean freight industry will bid farewell to the current version of Incoterms, and ring in the new. Incoterms 2020 will see significant changes that will affect importers and exporters across the globe. Main changes in Incoterms 2020.

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The Year in Logistics: Most Popular Articles from 2020

Logistics Viewpoints

And 2020 was certainly quite the year in logistics. We want to take this opportunity to reflect on the Top 15 most popular logistics articles written this year and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. So, without further ado, here are the most popular logistics articles from 2020.

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US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum

Blue Grace Logistics

1 trade partner, we’re really at the start of something much bigger,” said Richard Garza, executive sales director for Mexico cross-border operations at Total Quality Logistics. The report noted that a sharper focus on immigration enforcement has created a backlog like that experienced by seaports from 2020 through 2022.

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Gender Equality in Logistics: From Operations Into the Board Room

Sabinext

International Women’s Day 2020 calls upon all of us to push for gender equality. As a logistics leader, I believe that correcting gender disparities in ‘profit and loss’ (P&L) and operational roles is a key strategy to fill the executive pipeline with more female talent. Logistics Operations: Is It ‘a Man’s World’?

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Initiating a new national support approach – mobilising national logistics in the support of military operations

Logistics in War

The ability to operate in emerging domains such as ‘space’ and ‘cyber’, act in the ‘grey zone’, or investments in new technologies from hypersonic weaponry to automation and AI are seen as offsets to potential adversaries. The successful delivery of the ULAC has been greatly beneficial for both the Army and BAE Systems Australia.