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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

The American and Canadian militaries believe that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government said it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had blown off course. Now that the SU military has retrieved the wreckage, new details are emerging. Retailers in the U.S.

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Preparing for preparedness – how should we begin?

Logistics in War

Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations. When capability and attitude are misaligned, and where understanding is deficient, it is inevitable that the investment of time, effort and resources into military readiness is wasted.

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Preparing for preparedness – how should we begin?

Logistics in War

Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations. When capability and attitude are misaligned, and where understanding is deficient, it is inevitable that the investment of time, effort and resources into military readiness is wasted.

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How To Be Inclusive in 4 Not-So-Easy Steps

Blue Grace Logistics

These groups are not always based on gender — there are employee organizations on race, disabilities, military service and sexual orientation. While on the surface this may not seem like a way to recruit more women into the transportation industry, it is a way to foster and maintain a dynamic, open-minded culture. BlueGrace’s No.

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What is Fleet Management | A Complete Overview Guide

Conger

Here are the new trends in technologies that continue to impact fleet management practices: Autonomous vehicles : I am sure you have already seen autonomous vehicles used in military applications or niche logistics. Route planning is another strategy that reduces mileage and fuel consumption while boosting productivity.

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The strategic logistician and professional possibility

Logistics in War

The topic of the ‘future logisitian’ will be discussed during the upcoming Australian and New Zealand Defence Logistics Conference in just over two weeks, and I thought it would be worthwhile touching on the points raised last year. Rather, it is in admitting that there are limits to their capacity to control events and processes.

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President Trump to meet Japanese Prime Minister Abe before ‘expected meeting’ with North Korea

247 Customs Broker

On Monday, the White House said Trump had spoken with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe about the North Korea efforts, adding that the two planned to meet before the ‘expected meeting’ with Kim to coordinate strategy. Trump spoke with Abe by phone on Monday. ’ U.S. South Korea Presidential Blue House via AP).

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