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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

Geopolitical events. The definition of agility and resilience will continue to evolve. The creation of a new digital ecosystem has enabled these and other changes that will shape the definition of supply chain agility and resilience in the 2020s and beyond. Natural disasters. Tariffs and trade regulations. The rise of ecommerce.

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A Global Event

Logistics Business Magazine

Right on both counts, perhaps, but definitely not in the way we thought, writes Paul Hamblin, Editor. We have a brand-new global event planned for the last week in February 2021 that we are all very excited about – a fullon. Turn to page 6 for more details on this groundbreaking event.

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Breakbulk Americas with Jeff Tucker

The Logistics of Logistics

Breakbulk Americas , is the region’s largest trade event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry. This event will feature over 200 exhibitors, showcasing innovative solutions to aid industry progress globally and foster high-value deals among ocean carriers, ports, logistics providers, road transportation, export packers and many more.

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3PL Kitting Services: Should they be a Marathon or Sprint?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

However, if you answered Eliud Kiphoge, you’re also correct, because he’s the current world record holder in the marathon, an event Bolt wouldn’t be able to complete in, much less win. And it’s definitely one you should examine more closely as your business grows. After all, he’s dominated the 100-meter sprint since 2008.

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Signs of a Failing Lean “Implementation”

The Lean Thinker

What policies or expectations are in place that systematically undo the results of a kaizen event? If improvement only happens as an event, then it is, by definition, not “continuous.” For example, are there metrics or line management expectations that run counter to moving continuously toward 1:1 production at takt?

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DCSA releases just-in-time port call interface standards

Shipping and Freight Resource

AMSTERDAM – July 21, 2021 – To facilitate implementation of its just-in-time (JIT) port call standards, DCSA has released interface standards and messaging API (application programming interface) specifications for the first 18 event timestamps defined in its JIT port call data definitions.

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Flash sale events! How to win the last mile on days like Black Friday or Thanksgiving

247 Customs Broker

Well if you have worked in an eCommerce or a retail logistics team, you would definitely understand the hustles… The post Flash sale events! What’s with same-day or next-day deliveries? How to win the last mile on days like Black Friday or Thanksgiving appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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