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5 examples of the black swan theory

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

SARS pandemic in 2002-2004 sped up the growth of the small company Alibaba, which traded over the Internet. In Western countries, companies like Airbnb and Uber instantly became popular, because in times of crisis, people tried to save on everything: arrange joint living and group for trips. Now it is a retail leader in Asia.

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Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2019

Talking Logistics

One of my first clients back in 1999 was Descartes Systems Group. I remember speaking a few years ago with Art Mesher, Descartes’ CEO from November 2004 through November 2013, and he attributed the turnaround to Descartes’ shift from a “culture of selling” to a “culture of serving.” Where is Descartes today? Keegan McCready, Sr.

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Women in Supply Chain – Imposter Syndrome – with Alma Arzate

Logistics Bureau

Be sure to watch the video below for more insights! And just to give you a better idea, when I was promoted to a people leader for the first time back in 2004, I was one of only four female managers in a group of 104 operations and supply chain managers. It was like a group of 15 people. What is Imposter Syndrome?

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In our own words: Three stories of escape, longing and hope for the future

World Food Programme Logistics

The journey was horrible, I spent three nights in the jungle with other people who were coming as group. Some women suggested to me that we should have a women’s group in the camp. I received support from other women and formed a group named Rohingya Women’s Empowerment and Advocacy Network with 20 central committee members.

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