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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. ZAPAD-2021: PLANNING AND PREPARING LOGISTICS FOR A WAR?

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5 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Of course, the above case studies are merely summaries of the changes these high-profile brands made to their supply chains. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

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How to Boost Worker Productivity by Promoting a Positive Mindset

GlobalTranz

days lost due to absence, according to a study by Willis Towers Watson. Workplace stress is partly physical, and exercise is one of the best antidotes for the physical component of stress. Stress alters body chemistry in a negative way, whereas exercise tends to promote a more positive chemical balance. Forty percent of U.S.

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COVID-19 Lesson: Make Your Supply Chain More Resilient

Logistics Bureau

Until the Coronavirus began wreaking its havoc, global companies could run their supply chains on the assumption that disruptions would be rare and short-lived, and that products should be sourced, produced, and distributed at the cheapest locations to be found, wherever in the world that may be. 3) Shorten Your Supply Chain—Source Locally.

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Building a better prepared Australian Defence Force after the Defence Strategic Review – supply-chains and logistics and the way in which both improve military resilience

Logistics in War

Fuel and ammunition feed into the discussion of force posture, and the importance of exercises to build ‘preparedness including minimum viable improvements in key areas’ is also clear (pp 78-80). Established effectively, sources of resilience, create considerable strategic advantages.

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Human Resources and Talent Management- Mental Health and Wellbeing Perspectives

Women in Trucking

Physically, the long hours sitting behind the wheel, lack of exercise (or for many OTR drivers little physical movement at all) and easy access to unhealthy food and drinks all take their toll on driver health. Some studies report that drivers say that loneliness is their main source of distress.

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Finding Your Ecommerce Brand Niche

Ship Monk

If you’re already knee deep in design iterations and fulfillment provider RFPs, we hope you’ve already gone through this exercise. But before you jump onto the bandwagon, you’ll want to conduct a very thorough niche market study. Sourcing unique materials or suppliers? What Problem is your Product or Brand Solving?