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Driving Sustainability in the Age of Supply Chain Disruption

Logistics Viewpoints

The global pandemic has created a watershed moment for global supply chains. Business logistics costs as a percentage of GDP is currently 7-8% in United States. Economic development is both measured by and based on logistics. Volvo’s POD in Sweden is a great example. So when we talk a lot about Industry 4.0

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Data-driven Decisions for Flexible Supply Chain

Logistics Business Magazine

Streamlining operations with enhanced activity insights With a comprehensive view of key operational information across the business, logistics leaders have all the information they need to optimise operations and streamline processes at their fingertips.

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Overcoming The Current Supply Chain Labor Shortage

ShipLilly

There has been a void in logistics labor supply since 2020 and now it is time to think about filling it. The embers of the COVID-19 pandemic are finally being managed by businesses. Logistics offers employment for those workers that have been displaced in other industries. When unemployment was as low as 3.5%

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State of Logistics Report Released: 3PLs Continue to Foster Resilience and Drive Investments in Supply Chain

Penske Move Ahead

Global volatility has continued to disrupt supply chains, and flexibility, efficiency and resilience are vital for companies throughout the logistics sector. The report is produced annually for CSCMP by Kearney and presented by Penske Logistics. “We We have seen a dramatic run up in supply chain costs, to a record $2.3

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Sustainability is a Competitive Advantage with Justin Goldston

The Logistics of Logistics

As a professor, advisor, and supply chain practitioner, Justin has helped supply chain and logistics companies gain a competitive advantage through sustainability. Triple Bottom Line is a business methodology that aims to reduce waste and negative aspects of business operations. Justin Goldston, PhD.

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Gartner Releases Report on How to Secure Supply Chains Amidst the Coronavirus Outbreak

Logistics Manager

Gartner has released a report detailing how to secure supply chains amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. As global leaders and health officials track the strain and make decisions regarding containment, supply chain leaders need to assess and plan for how the virus will impact global supply chains.

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Maersk continues to Grow Profitability while Safeguarding Global Supply Chains

Logistics Manager

While earnings continued to grow, the product offerings kept expanding in line with the strategy of supporting the customer’s supply chain end-to-end. Furthermore, the usage of digital services increased significantly as customers benefitted from the convenience of managing their supply chains remotely.