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Supply Chain & Logistic News (August 19th – 23rd) 

Logistics Viewpoints

I thought this was a very topical introduction to this week’s Supply Chain and logistics news Canadian Railroad Work Stoppage Threatens U.S The investigation was prompted by a complaint from the Dairy Association of China and will scrutinize 20 subsidy schemes from several EU countries, including Austria, Belgium, and Italy.

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Ranking Master’s Programs in Supply Chain Management

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The full list can be found on the webpage of Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking in Supply Chain and Logistics. Teaching Ranking Supply Chain Management'

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Will Cloud Computing in Logistics Replace On-Premises Systems for Good?

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A popular application in logistics is data analytics: By continuously merging data from a wide range of systems – from machine control units, other IoT devices, WCS and WMS to TMS and ERP – the cloud service provides a clear overview of the complex processes in the systems as well as in the entire supply chain.

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The New Significance of a Logistics Strategy: Role, Success factors, and Integration

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Recently, Walmart US adapted its organization: President and CEO John Former explains that the new COO role combines store operations and supply chain. Trusted tools for planning and control of the supply chain and individual locations are used – for the point of sale, the warehouse and for transport.

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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. Do supply chain bottlenecks persist and if so, where? Is supply chain resilience still a priority for C-level executives? But what about now? The HCOB Germany PMI , which registered 39.6

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Academic Positions in Supply Chain Management

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Are you considering an academic career in supply chain management? Research Logistics Operations Management Supply Chain Management' A premium resource, dedicated to academic positions in logistics, is the Academic Hiring Survey (pdf), provided by The Ohio State University. Good luck with your application!

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Who said supply chains are boring?: Mini Supply Chain Problems at.

Supply Chains Rock

Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Mini Supply Chain Problems at Mini. China Supply Chain Council. MIT Supply Chain 2020.