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Demand Forecasting in an Inflationary, Supply-Constrained, Semi-Post-Pandemic Environment

Logistics Viewpoints

At that time, I wrote about the COVID pandemic, and how similar events occur that elevate the uncertainty of the market. These events make accurate forecasting very difficult. Review of Prior Impactful Events. Well, here we are just two years later in another highly unusual market context.

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Logistics Unleashed: Unveiling the Most Pivotal Events that Shaped its Development

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

It is a complex discipline that touches every aspect of our lives, from the products we purchase to the way they are delivered to our doorsteps. In this captivating article, we delve into the annals of history to explore the most important events that paved the way for the extraordinary development of logistics as we know it today.

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If You Think “We Can’t Please Our Customers” You’ll Be Right

The Lean Thinker

Just so you know my perspective: In the course of my work, I typically purchase between 10 and 20 thousand dollars worth of airfare a year. I pay attention to weather and other events that might disrupt the system, and contingency plan accordingly. His response was, well, quite direct: “I disagree.

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When a Giant Falls: Yellow Corporation’s Exit and Its Impact on the LTL Industry

Trinity Logistics

I can answer some of those questions and share with you my thoughts, experiences, and observations of this impactful event in LTL history. The LTL carriers have course-corrected their capacity concerns. Is the last time we’ll see an industry-shaking event in the LTL space? Likely not.

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The One Key Shift in Your Supply Chain and Procurement Strategies that can Drive Better Business Continuity and Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

In today’s dynamic and unpredictable business environment, companies face various challenges such as changing consumer demands, global uncertainty, and the impact of natural and man-made events. The purchasing of products at companies can be looked at in terms of two major dimensions: supply risk and impact on production (Figure 1).

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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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4 Things You Need to Consider About Field Service Acquisitions

WorkWave

If you’ve been considering any major purchases for your business, such as new vehicles, operations software, computer systems or equipment, it’s best to do so as early as possible. Of course, this is also invaluable when it comes to identifying and resolving any discrepancies.