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Types of Risks Impacting Supply Chains in 2018

Material Handling and Logistics

These events also caused supply chain disruptions — although not all the effects may have been fully realized yet,” he said. Hurricane Maria, which slammed into Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017, is a prime example of a catastrophe that reverberates through supply chains. Economic situation can cause product or labor shortages.

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5 examples of the black swan theory

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Today we are going to find out what the black swan theory means, how it affects the economy and the society overall and several examples of how the black swan events have changed the words. Even though,the black swan events are often inappropriately rationalised after the fact with the benefit of hindsight.

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The History of the Shipping Container

Freightos

Did You Know That … Early examples of intermodal containers include railroads from 1830s (various sized containers), and Pennsylvania Railroad regular container service (1929). Example of the massive decrease in dock workers as a result of containerisation. Loading and unloading was particularly troublesome. Significance.

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Autoliv’s Supply Chain Risk Management Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

The main take aways from the presentation earlier this year were the following: The auto industry has made supply chain risk management a priority since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. Can you give me a concrete example of how your risk management solution detected a threat and came to the rescue? Soon we will do more training.

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Supply Chain Management:The Upcoming 2011 Holiday Buying.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

News & Events. |. Main | Demand Planning in CPG industry - Practising the Best Practices » The Upcoming 2011 Holiday Buying Season will again Test Retailer MCO and Supply Chain Capabilities. What therefore should retailers expect in the upcoming 2011 season? Payments Treasury. Wealth Management. View all Infosys blogs.

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Preparing Your Supply Chain for Natural Disaster

Trinity Logistics

In this blog, we’ll go over the economic and supply chain impacts that result from these events and how you can best prepare your supply chain. When these natural events happen, numerous businesses find their supply chains shook. Impacts on the economy and supply chains. Severe weather has exponential impacts on our global economy.

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3 Logistics Technology Trends in 2016: Automation Leads the Way

GlobalTranz

For example, when the insurance industry approved the use of GPS and traction control measures in vehicles, the application of these logistics technologies became widespread within a few years. As explained by Alexa Cheater , Google announced in 2011 plans to develop an autonomous, or self-driving car.