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2020 Requires Big Wings and Feet

Supply Chain Shaman

The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” The budget is for a fiscal year with quarter reporting and updates. The direct connection between the two processes increases costs and increases error. Background. Time horizon. Bias and error.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. Walmart added new functionality that lets sellers purchase shipping labels for domestic orders on its marketplace. Help us deliver your mail safely by keeping your dog secure and out of the way before your carrier arrives.”

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Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC defines the warehouse automation market according to a number of qualifications and dimensions to deliver a well-defined measure, with numerous segmentations, allowing those that purchase the research to understand what is being measured, and to easily extrapolate the findings to support their strategic planning needs.

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The Importance of Transparency in Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

Jennifer Furey and Rebecca Harris, attorneys at Goulston & Storrs, report, “Millennials are expected to inherit approximately $30 trillion in assets over the next 30 to 40 years. ” They note an MIT survey of apparel companies found vastly differing definitions of supply chain transparency across organizations.

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Doing Good is Important for Attracting Millennial and Gen Z Consumers

Enterra Insights

consumerism, with millennials aged 25 to 34 dominating that trend, according to a report … from consumer intelligence platform Resonate. adult online population or 77 million people, according to the report. Men and parents with young kids are most likely to be boycotting a product or retailer, according to the report.”

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If you can measure it then you can manage it

Claritum

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. An approach to Tail Spend Analytics. Benefits of better Analytics. If you can measure it then you can manage it” This statement is so true in the procurement field. Procurement needs to have real time data on the entire supply chain. Uniforms and Apparel. Introduction.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. percent above its January 2018 baseline, up from 25.2 percent for Q4. million U.S.