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Analysis: Why the Biden Administration is Not Being Honest About Supply Chain Issues

MTS Logistics

In politics, it can of course be necessary at times to portray events as relatively simple in order to reach a wider audience. However, when the speech and the underlying fact sheet is studied more closely, it unfortunately contains a range of misconceptions about how the shipping industry works. .”

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IoT in Logistics “The Maersk Case Study”

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Security : IoT offers security for both the company and the customer. Co-creation : Maersk is able to detect and study better what its customers need, so it facilitates the co-creation of new products and services adjusted to tackle a particular issue.

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Warehouse Design – Rules of Thumb… And a Checklist

Logistics Bureau

Of course, in a brief guide like this one, we can only share some basic tips for warehouse planning and design. Security concerns, such as car parking, checkpoints, location of cameras. Distribution network analysis, design, and redesign. Truck turning space 30-40 metres. Important Planning Points. Avoid funnels and bottlenecks.

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How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill. Another study reveals that the demand for supply chain talent exceeds supply by 6 to 1. You could be particularly numerate, or into analysis. It was seen as an unglamorous, little-understood niche field.

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Supplier Risk Management: 4 Things To Look Out for During On-Site Evaluations

GlobalTranz

Top carriers will have dedicated classroom space, a well thought-out training course, and experienced instructors. When you’re on-site, simply ask to review their training course to get an idea of how well it is preparing your carrier’s employees to work with your company. Properly Stored & Inspected Equipment.

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Freight Broker Business: Increase Shrinking Margins With Better Analytics

Turvo

Of course, these problems all lead to fewer bookings and worse profit margins, but a darker side remains. Freight brokers that try to rapidly enter the market without the technology and ability to really compete with their competitors, i.e. “work with shippers to secure more bookings,” always fail, notes DC Velocity. Poor scheduling.

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How sanctions affect shipping companies and trade

Shipping and Freight Resource

Shipping companies are a particular subject of such sanctions, as they may not be direct entities of US or EU sanctions, although the aforesaid restrictions will anyway affect their interests, as shown in several case studies. which may prevent from making a gross mistake and, as the result, bearing too high expenses.