News
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Pandemic preparedness update
Survey reveals supply chain planning actions taken since pandemic declared →
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Canada can’t get medical gear as 68 countries restrict exports
Restrictions on the export of face masks, gloves and other medical supplies critical for pandemic front-line workers →
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CN Rail sees grain record in March after blockade
High demand for flour during the COVID-19 pandemic will likely drive more high grain volumes →
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Pandemic will change industrial real estate demand
JLL analyst points to revised network design, inventory strategies →
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Pandemic will change industrial real estate demand
JLL analyst points to revised network design, inventory strategies →
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Canadian online sales double
Since pandemic declared e-commerce revenues are up for almost all consumer goods →
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Demand-based shortages drive food supply chain into high gear
Demand forecasting thrown into disarray →
Coerced Uighur labour taints electronics supply chain
Companies outside China are benefiting from coercive labour practices imposed on the Uighurs, a Turkic ethnic group, and other minorities
Products
Virtual assessments to address operational efficiencies
enVista has launched Virtual Operational Assessments to address warehouse inefficiencies→
Robotic store replenishment
Berkshire Grey's next generation Robotic Store Replenishment (RSR) solution is now generally available for retail customers→
FourKites integrating yard management
Acquiring Vancouver, British Columbia-based TrackX Holdings Inc.’s yard management solutions→
Computerized maintenance management
Knapp has released its redPILOT Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to North America→
Opinions
Lithium batteries – A good investment? By Justin Forbes
UN calls for countries to keep trade flowing By Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, UNCTAD Secretary-General,
MEI calls for tax measures to ease coronavirus effects By Montreal Economic Institute
LEARNING CURVE: Take me to your leader By Inside Logistics Online Staff
2018 Ep 3 | Cost Challenges
Reason for Optimism?
2018 Ep 2 | Outsourcing Trends
Events
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2020
WERC 2020 – CANCELLED
May 3-6, 2020, Providence, Rhode Island
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2020
Supply Chain Leadership Forum 2020 – CANCELLED
May 4-6, 2020, Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, North Carolina
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2020