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Underpinning asymmetric advantage: USAF airlift when strategic mobility is at risk

Logistics in War

The supply and transportation means at the disposal of the joint force have great breadth and depth. US Transportation Command, in the assigned role as the mobility provider for war, has 1,203 aircraft and 379 ships at its disposal, between organic and commercial assets. [1] Challenges and Opportunities by Air.

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Reverse Logistics: Who Does it Well?

Logistics Bureau

As market and buying trend data becomes more abundant and IT systems more connected, retailers can better estimate demand and adapt their ordering. Sort items early in the return journey, routing products directly to their correct destination, whether for resale, refurbishing, or other means of disposal. Forecast demand better.

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Supply Chain Technology: It’s Not Just for Big Businesses Anymore, but is it Enough?

247 Customs Broker

According to a 2017 Logistics Trends and Insights survey, 58 percent of respondents believe digitization of all services will be the most common improvement among freight forwarders in the next five years. Even for businesses without vast resources at their disposal, building a digitized supply chain can deliver significant ROI.

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Warehouse Safety: OSHA Guidelines, Statistics & 10 Top Tips

Conger

Covers the managing, handling, and disposing of hazardous substances like LPG and anhydrous ammonia. Dispose of extension cords with any damage or defects (and replace them with cords that have a ground wire). Includes maintenance, safeguards, route planning, emergency action plans, and fire prevention.

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