The evolution from commodity procurement to a systemic supply chain model

According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, nearly 240,000 clinical trials were registered as of February 2017, comprising all 50 U.S. states and 195 countries. More strikingly, over half of these studies included global (i.e., non-U.S.) sites. Global clinical trial sites tend to be more than geographically disparate: sites are also culturally distinct, differently regulated and at the mercy of unique transportation networks and infrastructures. While the benefits of worldwide studies have been appreciated for decades, the implications are still not fully understood among many study sponsors.

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Express Shipping and Logistics (EA) Ltd

Express Shipping & Logistics (EA) Ltd is a leading Third Party logistics, clearing & forwarding and shipping service provider serving entire region of sub Saharan Africa independently and through other Productive Synergies sharing the spirit of excelling in the shipping industry, with physical presence in Dar es Salaam, Mombasa, Nairobi, Malaba and Kampala.

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Supply chain resilience

whitePaper | October 11, 2022

Outsourcing has traditionally been viewed in the medical space as a potential risk, with many companies preferring to control every aspect of the critical product build themselves. But today, supply chain resilience – a built-in benefit to partnering strategically with a leader in global manufacturing – may actually be the safer, more reliable, approach. A powerful example of this new perspective on outsourcing can be found in Flex’s response during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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REDUCING COSTS WITH BETTER CONTAINER TERMINAL LOGISTICS

whitePaper | November 10, 2022

Container terminals are an essential part of the supply chain for many businesses, and optimizing their logistics can help to improve efficiency and reduce costs. There are a number of factors to consider when optimizing container terminal logistics, including the layout of the terminal, the location of critical facilities, the handling equipment, the management of vessels, and the storage and movement of containers within the terminal.

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White Paper on Transport Safety in the Era of Digital Mobility

whitePaper | February 9, 2020

While remarkable progress has been made with technological, operational and behavioral improvements in the century-old, automotive-based transport systems used around the world, rapid technological changes are occurring that could amount to a reset in outcomes for transport users. The convergence of connectivity, automation, electrification and on-demand services suggests a transformation in transport safety, community access, traffic efficiency, emissions and energy use.

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The mindset shift towards innovation A set of guidance fact sheets for ports

whitePaper | October 10, 2022

Since the world’s port community gathered at the IAPH 2022 Conference in Vancouver last May, our technical committees have continued working on their extensive programs with the aim of closing the gaps of port competitiveness in terms of both physical and digital infrastructure. Alongside our core themes of climate and energy, data collaboration and risk and resilience, the fourth major conference theme focused on business innovation. Innovation crosses the boundaries of all our three core IAPH themes and is the key to business improvement

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Clean, green marine: a breakthrough solution for global shipping

whitePaper | August 18, 2022

Expleo has developed breakthrough retrofit and new build systems that replace a vessel’s internal combustion diesel generators with a closed-loop e-methanol fuel cell solution to deliver up to 100 % reduction in operational greenhouse gas (GHGe), significant savings on fuel and future proofing for alternative fuels.

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Perishables Logistics and Air Transport

whitePaper | December 7, 2022

Every day, perishable goods make their way across domestic, international, and intercontinental routes, through an elaborate supply chain from point of harvest to retail to fulfil worldwide consumption needs. These consumable and non-consumable products, such as meats, fish, flowers need to be handled and transported in a fast and reliable manner to ensure shipment integrity and minimize any losses. This is largely made possible by air transport which facilitates the movement of perishables across the world. Though proven to be robust, perishable transport has succumbed to inevitable pressures inflicted on the supply chain by the pandemic, such as capacity constraints and transport restrictions which significantly impact food loss and waste.

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Express Shipping and Logistics (EA) Ltd

Express Shipping & Logistics (EA) Ltd is a leading Third Party logistics, clearing & forwarding and shipping service provider serving entire region of sub Saharan Africa independently and through other Productive Synergies sharing the spirit of excelling in the shipping industry, with physical presence in Dar es Salaam, Mombasa, Nairobi, Malaba and Kampala.

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