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The hazards of Ammonium Nitrate and 100 years of related disasters

Shipping and Freight Resource

The examples are Kriewald , Morgan , Oppau , Tessenderlo , and Traskwood. Pure AN is stable and will stop decomposing once the heat source is removed, but when catalysts are present, the reaction can become self-sustaining (known as self-sustaining decomposition, or SSD). Date:March 9, 2004. Date:May 24, 2004.

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Two Million Vacant Manufacturing Jobs by 2025…How Can We Tackle the Skills Gap?

GlobalTranz

Industry data for 2004 - 2013 shows an annual loss of at least $17 billion due to vacant positions, with shocking losses of around $45 billion in both 2012 and 2013. The executives surveyed identified these positions as those they believe currently most affected and that they expect will present even more severe staffing difficulties by 2020.

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How Supply Chain Strategy Misalignment is Killing Kmart USA

Logistics Bureau

For example, Wal-Mart is very clearly intent on providing consumers with the lowest prices, while Target offers “the better low-price shopping experience” Kmart though, is kind of stuck in the middle with no clear message to differentiate itself. A Long History of Supply Chain Strategy Misalignment. Merger Compounds the Problems.

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An Introduction to Cost to Serve

Logistics Bureau

For example, typical order size, order frequency, geographic location, and brand support. For example, let’s assume your company distributes packaged consumer goods, and that your CTS analysis identified that certain customers with complex service requirements were generating particularly low levels of profit. Steps to CTS.

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Marketing Small Business Tips: 6 Tips to Improve Your Small Business 

GoShip Blog

billion monthly users , Facebook remains the biggest social media platform since its launch in 2004. You may also discover struggling businesses open to an acquisition or buyout, presenting a fantastic opportunity to expand your client base and boost market penetration. Facebook: With more than 2.38

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Deutsche Post DHL Group | Mar 15, 2018: DHL extends logistics partnership with Formula 1 and strengthens its motor-sports team through integration of specialized provider DOT

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At the beginning of the season, DHL and Formula 1 are announcing an extension of their global partnership, which has existed since 2004. Furthermore, DHL will continue to present the DHL Fastest Lap Award and the DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award, two prizes for exceptional performances by racing drivers and teams.

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Trust in Turkey

Automotive Logistics

I think political uncertainty, and where this will take the economy, is the biggest risk, but it looks at the moment as if OEMs that are already present are going to stick with Turkey,” says LMC’s Thomas. Only two of Turkey’s international ports are now state-owned after a 2004 act that allowed six of the biggest – Iskenderun, Derince, Band?rma,