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Responsible sourcing is key to rid labor abuse from PPE supply chain

Originally posted here at SupplyChainDive.com. Legislation and governmental sanctions can help, but businesses must commit to ethical sourcing standards. This is a contributed op-ed written…

Brian BerkenbileMay 13, 2021

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The Evolving Role of Parcel Logistics (Link)

As consumers shifted to online shopping last year, a boom in e-commerce orders stressed the networks of UPS, FedEx and Amazon. The high demand has…

Brian BerkenbileMay 13, 2021

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The PPE Supply Chain is a Case of the ‘Haves’ and the ‘Have Nots’

Gloves and masks are in short supply, and many organizations are blowing through their budgets as they attempt to source in-demand equipment. When the COVID-19…

Contributing AuthorFebruary 12, 2021

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Container Movement Lags at Port of Los Angeles as Unseasonably High Imports Arrive

Dive Brief: Port of Los Angeles import volume increased more than 25% YoY in November, which placed a strain on equipment availability and held dwell…

Contributing AuthorFebruary 2, 2021

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Supply Chains Struggle to Procure Nitrile Gloves After Manufacturer Shutdown

Dive Brief: Nitrile gloves are the latest item of personal protective equipment challenging supply chains as the coronavirus pandemic stretches into another calendar year. Nitrile…

Contributing AuthorFebruary 2, 2021

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Manufacturers Report ‘Significant Delays’ Due to Port Congestion, Rising Coronavirus Cases

Dive Brief: Suppliers continued to struggle with deliveries in November as the Institute for Supply Management Supplier Deliveries Index rose to 61.7% for the month,…

Contributing AuthorFebruary 2, 2021

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Executive of the Year: Gene Seroka, Port of Los Angeles

Seroka has helped the logistics industry navigate the uncharted waters of the pandemic while aiding the city in procuring personal protective equipment. When news broke…

Contributing AuthorFebruary 2, 2021

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A Tale of Hand Sanitizer: How the Ethanol Supply Chain Pivoted for COVID-19

Raw material inputs for hand sanitizer were plentiful. But manufacturing capabilities, government regulations, packaging, and tankers are a different story. As Red River Biorefinery plotted…

Contributing AuthorFebruary 2, 2021

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Air Cargo Shippers Navigate A Turbulent Year

Parked passenger planes resulted in a drop in belly capacity at a time when quick shipments were desperately needed for personal protective equipment. Getty Images…

Contributing AuthorFebruary 2, 2021

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Responsible sourcing is key to rid labor abuse from PPE supply chain

The Evolving Role of Parcel Logistics (Link)

The PPE Supply Chain is a Case of the ‘Haves’ and the ‘Have Nots’

Container Movement Lags at Port of Los Angeles as Unseasonably High Imports Arrive

Supply Chains Struggle to Procure Nitrile Gloves After Manufacturer Shutdown

Manufacturers Report ‘Significant Delays’ Due to Port Congestion, Rising Coronavirus Cases

Executive of the Year: Gene Seroka, Port of Los Angeles

A Tale of Hand Sanitizer: How the Ethanol Supply Chain Pivoted for COVID-19

Air Cargo Shippers Navigate A Turbulent Year

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