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Acing the drone obstacle course

World Food Programme Logistics

Balloons fly from yellow tape along a broom handle balanced on two chairs. They are now out of their chairs and onto the green, where they will spend 90% of the course time. They were supportive, so on the second day, I was full of confidence and completed the obstacle course by myself,” she says. Landing pads dot the grass.

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Thanksgiving Survey: Cyber Monday Grabs Spending, Mass Merchants Are Top Physical Destinations

Material Handling and Logistics

This year, 45% or nearly half, of people in the survey told us they remain undecided which retailer they’ll shop over the weekend.”. That can also make a difference with undecided shoppers. Nearly two-thirds (63%) say they plan to take advantage of early Black Friday deals online. Printer-friendly version.

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Dissecting the Transformation: A Critical Examination of Logistics Education in Universities

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

For instance, a 2012 survey revealed that only 40% of supply chain professionals believed their educational background prepared them adequately for their roles, pointing to the need for curriculum reform (CSCMP, 2012). Supply chain game changers – mega, nano, and virtual trends – and forces that impede supply chain design (i.e.,

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High freight costs for importers means higher price tags for consumers

Freightos

A Freightos survey of 300+ companies sheds light on how importers have been navigating supply chain disruptions. Since then, we’ve sent out two similar surveys – one in June and one at the end of November – to track the effect of increased supply chain disruptions on companies ranging from small businesses to enterprise importers.

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Tips for Choosing the Right Logistics Software

Blue Grace Logistics

What’s in this article: Today’s software trends. Get Comfortable with Today’s Software Trends. As fast as solutions are being developed and updated, companies must stay up to date with what’s on the market, the trends for their type of software, and what those trends might mean for their operations and bottom line.

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Driver Shortage isn’t just Personnel Problem

Logistics Business Magazine

And, over the past three years, the continuing aftershocks of the COVID pandemic, combined with geopolitical factors and an economic downturn, have caused significant upheaval for shippers, cargo receivers, service providers, brokers, freight forwarders, carriers – and of course consumers.

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7 Tips: A Guide to Mastering Procurement

Material Handling and Logistics

Change can be a good thing, particularly when it comes to getting a better handle on your supply chain spend. It’s not news to anyone that digitization is a roaring trend and I’m here to say: embrace it. Digitization is Your Friend. Be proactive about your suppliers! How do you do that?