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Disruptive technologies: Advances that will transform life, business, and the global economy

Posted on May 24, 2013 | 3 comments

McKinsey report on technologies that will revolutionize our futures.

Disruptive technologies: Advances that will transform life, business, and the global economy | McKinsey & Company.

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Posted in Advanced Computing, Production Operations

Top 30 U.S. Ports: Economies of scale in play

Posted on May 24, 2013 | Leave a comment

Regional cooperation is the theme of this study. That and bigger is better. It is interesting to note that they talk about evaluating ports on different standards than TEU lifts, but then go on to do just that.

Top 30 U.S. Ports: Economies of scale in play – Article from Logistics Management.

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Posted in Logistics, Shipping, Supply Chains

Grand China Logistics: Downturn lessons

Posted on May 24, 2013 | Leave a comment

From maritime-ceo.com, a story of the ascent and descent of Grand China Logistics.  the continued low freight rates have turrned this company into an ‘integrated logistics company’.

In truth, aren’t all shipping companies always integrated shipping companies, despite what they say?  It’s the only way to get the best price for your services.

Grand China Logistics: Downturn lessons.

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Posted in Shipping, Supply Chains