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Logistics Viewpoints (09/30/24 – 10/03/2024)

Logistics Viewpoints

Hurricanes and labor strikes are formidable disruptions to supply chains, exposing critical vulnerabilities. This week serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of modern supply chains and the urgent need to address these underlying weaknesses. 47,000 Dockworkers Go on Strike Harold J. economy nearly $ 3.8

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The Next Frontier in Food Logistics with Alexis Mizell-Pleasant

The Logistics of Logistics

About Alexis Mizell-Pleasant Alexis Mizell-Pleasant is Managing Editor at Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazines where she is responsible for writing, editing, managing the awards programs, overseeing social media, moderating webinars, managing client relationships and more.

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Plant-location decisions and potential supply chain risk

Kinaxis

by Melissa Clow This guest post comes to us from Jim Fulcher , Blogger on the Supply Chain Expert Community. In addition to Volvo and Mercedes-Benz Vans, each of which are building $500 million manufacturing campuses, South Carolina is home to the world’s largest BMW manufacturing site, the article continues.

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How South Carolina Took the Top Spot in U-Haul’s 2024 Rankings

IT Supply Chain

Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post How South Carolina Took the Top Spot in U-Hauls 2024 Rankings appeared first on IT Supply Chain. By Dwight J.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

South Carolina Ports breaks all-time container record. FourKites , a market leader in real-time supply chain visibility, announced its acquisition of Haven, Inc., South Carolina Ports turned in its best cargo-handling performance in history in March, and the volume was 34 percent higher year-over-year.

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The Renewal Logistics Story with Courtney Folk

The Logistics of Logistics

She is a graduate from Charleston Southern University in Charleston, South Carolina. drycleaning facility in Atlanta Georgia. They currently operate 3 locations in the southeast, and have a bench of 2500 workers. About Renewal Logistics Renewal Logistics is the 3PL for the fashion industry.

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Golf and the art of supply chain improvement

Kinaxis

There are some clear parallels between golf and supply chain improvement if you stop and think about them. Similarly, understanding and anticipating the right tools to use in a supply chain planning environment is something you can learn. The current supply chain business environment feels just as treacherous.