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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

In the professional women’s division, Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya and Ababel Yeshaneh of Ethiopia dropped the majority of the pack during a record-setting 11-mile stretch from mile 6-16. And what a race it was. Just over half (53 percent) said that their company and its suppliers are equally responsible for the security of supply chains.

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The Price of a Big Mac in Denmark: Worth the wages?

Supply Chain View from the Field

Not to step into the match, but I write about warehouse and factory automation. Many companies today use certifications and labeling to argue that they’re charging a higher price for coffee or tee shirts to benefit workers in Ethiopia or Bangledesh. This is a compelling argument.

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Coffee Shipping 101: Costs, Challenges, & How-to Ship

ShipBob

Coffee is often harvested in countries such as Ethiopia, Colombia, and Peru. Whether you’re shipping coffee from your own warehouse or are looking for a reliable partner to fulfill your orders, ShipBob can help. Additionally, consider any import duties or taxes that may apply to your shipments and factor these costs into your pricing.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

directly from their suppliers, from their own warehouse or even from a retail store). Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. El Salvador. Equatorial Guinea. Falkland Islands (Malvinas). Faroe Islands. French Guiana. French Polynesia. French Southern Territories.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Globally, warehousing is outsourced by 67%. In comparison, according to Fraunhofer Institute, warehousing is outsourced by 54% in Germany, which is the largest logistics market in Europe. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. El Salvador. Equatorial Guinea. Falkland Islands (Malvinas). Faroe Islands.

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Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

The supply chain solutions for the 24-hour economy lie primarily in a flexible IT platform which enables the various internal software applications, such as for manufacturing execution, warehouse management and transport planning, to be connected to external systems such as for customs handling. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic.

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Talent development essential for supply chain leaders

Supply Chain Movement

Managing factories and warehouses with a lot of employees demands leadership skills focused on routine, whereas connecting departments and supply chain partners actually requires creativity. It’s difficult to find leaders with skills in both those areas. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. El Salvador. Gibraltar.