Inbound Logistics | August 2022

BITE SIZED SUPPLY CHAIN/LOGISTICS INFORMATION Info SNACKS

Enough to feed the UK, Germany, France, and Italy for 1 year

A ZEST FOR BREAKBULK The M/V Baltic Erica recently unloaded approximately 3,300 pallets—3,500 tons— of fresh lemons from Argentina at the Port of Philadelphia. The lemons are the first ever

to enter the United States under a new agreement The amount of money— $14 billion—India loses every year from poor warehouse management. That totals more than 35% of the country’s total agricultural produce. –see Vertical Focus, page 12 “The supply chain stuff is really tricky.” – Elon Musk I QUIT! BECAUSE... between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and The National Service for Agrifood Health and Quality. Most common reasons given for quitting previous job (April 2021-April 2022)

CARGO SETS SAIL While many ocean carriers are switching to alternative fuels to power their giant containerships, smaller businesses can skip the fuel altogether and opt for sailboats instead. New Dawn Traders oers the green alternative for niche sectors with smaller cargo volumes. Goods that can be eciently transported via sail include olive oil, rum, wine, coee, and chocolate. The company’s sailboats are also historic. Klevia , a 1936 ketch built in Denmark, handled one recent shipment. New Dawn Traders also oers several classic wooden vessels that are powered exclusively by wind. –autoevolution

41%

Lack of career development/advancement

36%

Inadequate compensation

34%

Uncaring/uninspiring leaders

31%

Lack of meaningful work

Unsustainable work expectations

29%

26% 26% 26%

Unreliable/non-supportive colleagues

Lack of workplace flexibility

Lack of support for health/well-being

Source: McKinsey & Company. Based on a survey of 13,382 employees in the United States, Australia, Canada, India, Singapore and the UK

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