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Terrorism and Supply Chain: A Growing Threat of Supply Chain Terrorism

GlobalTranz

In 2016, supply chain terrorism attacks were more widely distributed than in any previous year, with 38% more countries suffering attacks. our water supply and an outbreak amongst our food supply, especially our cattle industry. “No Clearly, a significant volume of international trade is at risk for disruption by terrorist groups.

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“Now all the boats have washed away… to Madagascar”

World Food Programme Logistics

Today, aid distributions are running smoothly. Patrick McKay, deployed as WFP Data Operations Manager, hands me one of them?—?awareness They need to be put on helicopters and taken to WFP distribution points.” Agricultural production will take months to recover. Hundreds of boats sailed to sea from here every day.

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

Conger

Bonus Tip : The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits anyone under 18 years old from operating forklifts in non-agricultural environments. It can consist of a “l ecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video, and/or written material ” [OSHA standard 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) ]. What a “data plate” is and how to read one.

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Why Large Companies Increasingly Opt for 4PL Services

Logistics Bureau

By contrast, the third-party logistics model is where a manufacturer retains oversight of its supply chain but outsources such processes as warehousing, shipping, packing, and distribution to a 3PL provider. The market is also growing across a wide range of commercial sectors, including the following: 1) Food and Perishables.

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Cold Storage Warehouses: The Ultimate Guide

Conger

Cold storage warehousing involves the storing of perishable or other sensitive goods like food, medicines, and artwork at a specific temperature range to maintain their integrity, shelf-life, and quality. Foods like fresh produce, meat and seafood, dairy, processed foods, and frozen foods. Restaurants and food outlets.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

Card members with an eligible Prime membership can get a $200 Amazon gift card when their card application is approved and then earn 6 percent back at Amazon and Whole Foods Market on Prime Day and 5 percent back year-round. There’s another bonus for Prime members who apply for a Prime Rewards Visa card.