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Trends, Technology and Sustainability in Focus at LogiSYM MENA 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The latest edition of the LogiSYM conference catering to the Middle East/North Africa region, LogiSYM MENA, took place online on August 24. And to the event partners for their role in ensuring another successful LogiSYM event for the Middle East and North Africa region.

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5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Risk management, however, will become a critical skill for logistics and supply chain management in order to make the right supply chain decisions in these turbulent times. E-commerce boom requires a new urban logistics model. The human factor out of manufacturing and logistics. From global to local and regional sourcing.

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What Does it Take to be a Successful Entrepreneur? The Incredible Journey of a Last Mile Pioneer

Logistics Viewpoints

Wumdrop is a successful last mile logistics company in South Africa. And they said, ‘Excellent very glad to do it. So, we buy diapers from them, we have them delivered to us, we rebrand them, and because of the cadence we adjusted our business model to be a subscription-based diaper ordering business. Absolutely not!

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Moving from a Transactional to a Collaborative Supply Chain in the Middle East

Locus

As the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) nations recover from the series of disruptions over the past couple of years—the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ukraine war, inflationary pressure, and the potential for rising food prices—a reinvention of logistics and supply chain operations is needed. Next generation logistics planning.

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When Variability Is Our Only Constant

Supply Chain Shaman

The pending effect of fuel on logistics costs is an overlay for all companies struggling to manage the bottom line. Transportation constraints are increasing with the risk of many drivers moving from logistics jobs delivering products to construction as the impact of the Infrastructure Deal becomes a reality. .” Please follow.

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Accelerate Digitisation in the Supply Chain – Leveraging a Data-driven Approach to Optimisation – LogiSYM August 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The acquisition was key to opening doors to expansion in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Looking at the broader logistics industry, we know that digital transformation remains a key priority. Their scalable solutions have proven to help companies reduce their logistics costs and optimize their supply chains.

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

SCMDOJO

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. Francine has been an Interim (project) manager and senior business analyst with a track record in Operational Excellence, Process Design and Data Analysis.