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The Definition of Transparency

Blue Grace Logistics

Many, if not all, companies are facing increasing pressure from governments, consumers, non-profit / activist groups, and stakeholders to provide more information about their supply chain. Of course, there are also operational benefits to be had by utilizing a highly visible supply chain.

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3 Short to Medium-Term Risks for the Supply Chain & Ocean Shipping

MTS Logistics

In addition to Covid, both upcoming Port of Los Angeles negotiations and increased government protectionism pose risks on top of ongoing issues. So far, the measures taken by the Chinese government have proven effective and helped keep Covid cases at the lowest levels in the world. China’s Zero-Covid Policy.

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Explaining the 2021 EU VAT Changes

Ship Monk

We know — not the most exciting topic, but definitely an important one that affects all merchants doing business in the European Union. According to our investigations, the 2021 EU VAT changes attempt to accomplish the following: Simplify VAT through the consolidation of the tax collection process for both merchants and government bodies.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

4), convening suppliers, non-government organization partners and others to discuss successes and ongoing challenges with the retailer’s goal to become a fully regenerative company by 2040. Walmart has entered a definitive agreement to purchase micro-fulfillment center (MFC) developer Alert Innovation.

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Building a better prepared Australian Defence Force after the Defence Strategic Review – supply-chains and logistics and the way in which both improve military resilience

Logistics in War

National Defence’s emphasis on logistics is clearly more than usual when compared to other Government policy documents of recent years, though this emphasis comes from an exceptionally low base. Supply chain resilience is, of course, a part of this narrative – as we are reminder every time we hear about guided-weapons or military fuels.

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International Shipping Delays: What to Expect this Holiday Season

Trans Global Auto Logistics

Of course, that didn’t happen, and this year’s delays are likely going to extend into if not beyond 2022. Governments, retailers, and individuals have done as much as they can to prepare for the holiday surge but only so much can be done either preventatively or proactively when the entire world is having the same problem.

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How to Get Your Forklift License: The Ultimate Guide [New in 2020]

Conger

But you didn’t come here to read a bunch of dry “legalese” from the government, did you? Of course not. With lots of options and aggressive marketing for online certification courses, you've probably had this question cross your mind. Now that we have that out of the way, let's talk about what you can expect from online courses.

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