Other Columns
Opinion
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The Impact of China’s Economic ShiftsApr 1, 2014
Mark Millar explores how shifts in the Chinese economy are causing international companies to rethink their opportunities within the Chinese consumer market and why migrant workers are moving back inland
Written by: Mark Millar
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Supplier Management – Important to the Hi-Tech Supply ChainMar 28, 2014
In the race to develop mobile devices, Sony has found itself behind leading providers Apple and Samsung.
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
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The Status of Women in the Logistics IndustryMar 27, 2014
This infographic shows how women in the logistics industry are portrayed in education and the workplace, this also shows the difference in earnings between men and women.
Written by: EFT Editor
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eft Interviews Joy Rice Regional Supply Chain Director at DiageoMar 24, 2014
eft interviewed Joy Rice as she was recently appointed Regional Supply Chain Director of Diageo APAC. She explains Diageo’s supply chain network, IT system and its involvement in the omnichannel environment.
Written by: EFT Editor
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Is Georgia Part of Your Supply Chain?Mar 19, 2014
Given that it boasts both one of the largest ports and airports in the US, as well as having more track miles than any other southeast state and access to interstates that run north, south, east and west, whats the outlook for Georgia?
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
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More Bargaining Power to Discount Stores, Retail Frontier ShiftsMar 18, 2014
As the global economy staggers and consumers remain austerity-oriented, dollar stores or discount stores are presenting a more viable model.
Written by: Vivek Sood
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'Great Things Awaiting Africa’ reports Charles Brewer, MD, Sub Saharan Africa DHL ExpressMar 14, 2014
With an expected 6.1% economic growth in 2014 for the sub-Saharan Africa region, Charles Brewer explains why now is the time to invest in Africa
Written by: EFT Editor
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Cybersecurity and the Supply ChainMar 10, 2014
The recent cyber-attacks on US-retailers Target and Neiman Marcus have brought security risks to the spotlight.
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
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How Will the Situation in Ukraine Affect the Supply Chain & Logistics Industry?Mar 10, 2014
Aaron Block, CEO of BayRu LLC describes how the political situation in Ukraine/Russia creates concerns
Written by: Aaron Block
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Logistics Winter Stats from John Wagner Jr.Mar 7, 2014
John Wagner Jr. looks at problems facing logistics companies at the moment and provides a round up of current news and figures from the industry.
Written by: John Wagner Jr
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Mixed Freight Forwarding Results While Uncertainty Surrounds UTi WorldwideMar 5, 2014
Questions continue concerning the health of the freight forwarding market. Is it on the mend or does the “lackluster” global economy still have detrimental plans for the market?
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
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Why Choose a Career in Logsitics?Mar 4, 2014
Logistics is the UK’s most underrated career choice and National Careers Week (3rd to 7th March 2014) is the ideal time to examine this unacknowledged field.
Written by: Clare Bottle
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The Evolution of AutomationFeb 28, 2014
Automation is a key way of reducing transport costs in the future explains Tim Fawkes of independent transport management experts 3T Logistics (www.3t-europe.com).
Written by: Tim Fawkes
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Video: Jordan Kass VP Management Services C.H. Robinson- The Global Control TowerFeb 27, 2014
Jordan Kass, VP Management Services, C.H. Robinson participated at our recent eft flagship event in Amsterdam (11th Annual EU 3PL Summit & CSCO Forum).
Written by: EFT Editor
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Mexico Tries To Open Its Rail Industry To CompetitionFeb 19, 2014
Once again, the Mexican government is ruffling feathers as it tries to modernize and open industries to competition and investment.
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
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Revolutionary Unmanned Oil & Gas Vessel Delivered To The US On B747-800F CharterFeb 18, 2014
Chapman Freeborn & its logistics partners SPI International & Logik Logistics International have successfully arranged the transportation of the first ever C-Worker © vessel.
Written by: EFT Editor
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Digital Path To Purchase: An Outside-In OpportunityFeb 17, 2014
Growth has slowed. Complexity has increased. At least this is the story for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies in North America.
Written by: Lora Cecere
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Q&A with Tobias Larsson, Head of Resilience Team DHLFeb 12, 2014
DHL has launched a new risk management solution, Resilience360, to give businesses the competitive edge in logistics.
Written by: Tobias Larsson
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Video: European 3PL Summit & CSCO ForumFeb 10, 2014
Watch this video and hear what our delegates have to say about our European 3PL Summit & CSCO Forum last November in Amsterdam!
Written by: EFT Editor
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Will population growth require transport providers to hone green credentials?Feb 7, 2014
London is already an incredibly busy place and is still expanding, so how can the transport and logistics industry reduce the impact that it is already having on the environment?
Written by: EFT Editor
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Dodging The Winter BluesFeb 7, 2014
While the weather is doing its winter dance, making it hard to ship and meet schedules, the economy seems to be taking a breather after the fourth quarter grew at a 3.2 percent rate.
Written by: John Wagner Jr
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High tech manufacturing moves closer to the customerFeb 3, 2014
The calls for re-shoring are becoming louder – most recently from the UK’s Prime Minister, David Cameron at the World Economic Forum.
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
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Does the Chinese New Year still matter to the global supply chain?Jan 31, 2014
January 31st marks the beginning of many celebrations across Asia as the Year of the Horse is ushered in.
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
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John Wagner Jr.'s take on 2014 so farJan 22, 2014
John Wagner looks at some of the latest transportation news and figures from 2014 so far
Written by: John Wagner Jr
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Supply Chain Talent: Traps to AvoidJan 21, 2014
After working with clients that are out of balance, Lora Cecere has identified 5 traps that should be avoided when building talent.
Written by: Lora Cecere