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This Week in Logistics News (April15 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

Evans Chebet of Kenya won the men’s division with a time of 2:05:54, for an average pace of 4.8 Helen Obiri of Kenya won the women’s division with a time of 2:21:38. With increased emphasis on sustainability, I am often asked about sustainability “levers” that can be pulled in warehousing and fulfillment.

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In the crosshairs: Real-time logistics visibility

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

a warehouse, yard and store) or along lanes. He also served as Director, Strategy and Business Development for Family Services at UBS Wealth Management, and led a UN financed market entry and financing program in Kenya. Rather, they will need to see true business value. Wolfgang Lehmacher is operating partner at Anchor Group.

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Richard Markoff: “Don’t be too rigid in what we define”

Supply Chain Movement

This can be anything from picking and packing in the warehouse, demand planning and the S&OP process, to production planning and shop floor scheduling. We have already opened business affiliates in Saudi Arabia and Kenya. What are the main business challenges that drive supply chain projects at the moment?

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Revealed: The Sectors Cutting Product Lead Times Fastest

Unleashed

And, at a time when people probably needed a comforting cuppa more than ever, keeping tea on the shelves became more of a struggle due to lockdowns in India and Kenya. Lockdowns are also likely to have driven a surge in print book sales , which may be why the number of days it took to fulfil orders jumped.

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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). Holy See (Vatican City State). Iran, Islamic Republic of. Isle of Man. Kazakhstan. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of. Korea, Republic of. Kyrgyzstan. Lao People's Democratic Republic. Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.

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The Rise of China-Africa Trade: Why Transportation and Logistics Should be Front and Center

BlueYonder

For instance, main ports in Africa – such as Kenya, South Africa or Nigeria – can be identified as the primary points for embarkation and disembarkation. Then road feeder services supported by strategically chosen or built distribution centers, warehouses and regional air freight from these main ports to other destinations can be planned.

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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. Holy See (Vatican City State). Iran, Islamic Republic of. Isle of Man. Kazakhstan.