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Editor’s Choice: Why Supply Chain Design Is Not a “One-and-Done” Exercise

Logistics Viewpoints

Traditional supply chain design and planning relied on the idea that, “governments were rational, variability would be low, and logistics would always be available,” as Lora Cecere of Supply Chain Insights has said. But by now, we all know those ideas no longer hold true. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Forward Air, Omni Logistics deal could be off

Commercial Carrier Journal

Forward Air is considering exercising its right to terminate the merger agreement with Omni Logistics, but Omni says it is prepared to force closure.

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The Effects of Cultural Differences on Transportation and Logistics

MTS Logistics

In today’s interconnected global business landscape, international transportation and logistics play a pivotal role in facilitating global trade. Customs and Export Procedures Logistics companies need to exercise caution in navigating the varied customs procedures of different countries.

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Why Russian logistics failed in Ukraine?

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

According to a recent study that analyzed the early months of the Ukrainian war through a logistical lens, inadequate preparation, poor logistics, and unrealistic planning are among the factors that led to the failure of Russia’s swift invasion of Ukraine.

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Logistics, preparedness and the Defence Strategic Review

Logistics in War

There is an important emphasis on the ADF’s logistics capabilities, functions and concepts in National Defence – more than usual when compared to other Government policy documents of recent years. In other words, it is imprudent to rush forward to force posture outcomes if the logistics arrangements required cannot be produced.

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2022 Rate Outlook: Up, Up, and Away

Logistics Management

Irrespective of mode, rates will be escalating, with carriers controlling capacity and exercising leverage like never before. Given the shortage of manpower and labor pools across the spectrum of global logistics, managers will be struggling this year.

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Entering New Logistics Markets with Steve Elwell

The Logistics of Logistics

Podcast Summary: Welcome to the first episode of The Logistics of Logistics podcast! 02:14 – How Steve started in logistics. 29:07 – Looking at sales as an operational exercise with variable inputs. Mentioned Resources: The post Entering New Logistics Markets with Steve Elwell appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.