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Guest: Bill Brooks of Capgemini on bottlenecks for Covid-19 vaccine distribution; Logistics continues an economic expansion; Supply chain vendors make huge investments to meet consumer demands
Manage episode 286630629 series 2762492
In this episode, guest Bill Brooks, vice president of North America Transportation Portfolio at Capgemini, discusses the current state of the Covid-19 vaccine programs. Logistics plays a major role in getting people vaccinated. Where are the bottlenecks, and can anything be done to assure that vaccines are distributed more quickly to both urban and rural areas?
The logistics industry continued its expansion in February, as the pandemic-induced growth of e-commerce stresses existing supply chains. Capacity is limited and prices are continuing to increase due to rising demand. What is the outlook for logistics for the foreseeable future?
Investments are growing at supply chain vendor companies. Two in particular made major investments this week to better serve demand for new systems and material handling equipment.
Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:
- Capgemini
- Logistics industry expansion continues in February
- Project44 acquires German ocean freight tracking firm
- Conveyor company fought time and weather to open new factory
- 9th Annual State of Retail Supply Chain Report
- DC VELOCITY's Covid-19 coverage
- Visit DCVelocity.com for the latest news.
- Send feedback about this podcast to podcast@dcvelocity.com.
Podcast sponsored by MHS
Other links
201 Episoden
Manage episode 286630629 series 2762492
In this episode, guest Bill Brooks, vice president of North America Transportation Portfolio at Capgemini, discusses the current state of the Covid-19 vaccine programs. Logistics plays a major role in getting people vaccinated. Where are the bottlenecks, and can anything be done to assure that vaccines are distributed more quickly to both urban and rural areas?
The logistics industry continued its expansion in February, as the pandemic-induced growth of e-commerce stresses existing supply chains. Capacity is limited and prices are continuing to increase due to rising demand. What is the outlook for logistics for the foreseeable future?
Investments are growing at supply chain vendor companies. Two in particular made major investments this week to better serve demand for new systems and material handling equipment.
Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:
- Capgemini
- Logistics industry expansion continues in February
- Project44 acquires German ocean freight tracking firm
- Conveyor company fought time and weather to open new factory
- 9th Annual State of Retail Supply Chain Report
- DC VELOCITY's Covid-19 coverage
- Visit DCVelocity.com for the latest news.
- Send feedback about this podcast to podcast@dcvelocity.com.
Podcast sponsored by MHS
Other links
201 Episoden
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