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Legal Challenges Facing Logistics Companies
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No More Islands of Information or Automation
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Many Baby Boomers Look to 'Redefine' Retirement: Stay in Workforce in Some Capacity
Each day, another 10,000 Baby Boomers turn retirement age. Their eventual retirement will have an impact on the job market, candidate pool and economy. While past predictions had the mass exodus underway by now, that's not happening. In fact, a significant percentage of Baby Boomers are not leaving the workforce just yet.
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Boeing Sees Robust Growth in Orders for Aircraft Over Next 20 Years
Boeing projects the world aircraft fleet will double over the next 20 years, according to the company's annual Current Market Outlook.
The Re-shoring Debate: Sentiment or Hard Numbers?
As manufacturers consider shifting production from China back to the West, the U.S. could become an economically viable alternative faster than you think.
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What are Warehousing Employees Thinking?
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Software Released by Agile for High-Volume Shipping Companies
Agile Network has announced a partnership with Invata to provide integrated material handling and a parcel manifesting platform for high volume shippers.
Dubai World Central Pursues Investment from U.S. in MRO Sector
A delegation from Dubai World Central (DWC) recently concluded a roadshow in the U.S. that aimed to open discussions with key industry players and initiate the creation of an integrated maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services supply chain in DWC's Aviation District.
Kerry Logistics Continues to Open Distribution Centers in China
Hong Kong-based freight forwarding group Kerry Logistics continues to expand in China, adding to a growing list of distribution facilities which it owns and operates in the country.
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Marks & Spencer to Construct $311m Facility at DP World London
British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has signed an agreement with DP World London Gateway to build a major distribution centre at the new deep-sea container port and logistics park in South Essex at an estimated cost of $311m.
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Supply Chain Expertise Exists Out There, But Do You Want to Pay for It?
I call attention to a misconception among business reporters and analysts concerning the lack of expertise in the supply chain arena. A recent Wall Street Journal article The Hot New MBA: Supply Chain Management is making the rounds of various Logistics blog circles. Basically, the article tells us that there are not enough experienced logistics and Supply Chain professionals to go around. And that universities are ramping up to offer courses that will help business fill the gap. This, of course, is nonsense.
Is U.S. Importing Potential Security Risk by Outsourcing So Much to Foreign Suppliers?
The U.S. relies on a single Chinese company for buta-netriol (BT), the chemical needed to produce the solid rocket fuel used to propel Hellfire air-to-ground missiles. Hellfire missiles are launched from attack helicopters and unmanned drones. The last U.S. producer of BT, Cytec Industries, discontinued production in 2004.
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