Author: Procurement-Newz
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Shipping groups prepare for more ‘black swan’ events after Suez blockage
[ad_1] The wonders — and absurdities — of globalisation were thrust into the spotlight last month when a ship built in Japan, insured in the UK, flying a Panamanian flag and manned by an Indian crew wedged itself across one of the world’s busiest waterways, adding further strain to supply chains that have been tested…
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Seyo says it’s found the way to bring robots to every warehouse
[ad_1] Seyo, a London-based startup that develops robotic logistics platforms, has raised a £1.53m seed round. Its aim? To make robotics accessible to “more than just the Amazons of the world.” The investment round is led by CapitalT and also includes funding from Entrepreneur First, Plug and Play, Supply chain ventures, 7percent Ventures and SuperSeed.…
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Southland voters weigh in on taxes, libraries, park land purchases and term limits
[ad_1] In Frankfort, voters were supporting a referendum asking if the park district should purchase the Borg Warner Plant site at 300 Maple St. to develop an indoor recreational space and to have outdoor athletic facilities. The property, with an asking price of $7.5 million, has a 229,000 square foot building on 26 acres. [ad_2]…
