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REPOST: The True Cost of OTIF Failure with Andrew Lynch

The Logistics of Logistics

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. third-party?logistics. About Zipline Logistics. About Andrew Lynch.

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The True Cost of OTIF Failure with Andrew Lynch

The Logistics of Logistics

Andrew Lynch is President and co-founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. third-party?logistics. About Zipline Logistics. About Andrew Lynch.

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The Evolution of the Food & Beverage Value Chain: Driven By Consumers

QAD

It was a relatively simple network that started with the food manufacturer sending products to distribution centers, then on to the grocery stores and specialty shops. The evolution of the value chain has been driven by multiple factors; technology, manufacturers and the consumer. Consumers’ tastes have changed.

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U.S. Logistics Manager’s Index Drops to an All Time Low in May

Supply Chain Matters

Other insights pointed out in the May LMI report are that the current rate of contraction is strongest in upstream firms, namely manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors, compared to their downstream retail industry counterparts.

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The Evolution of the Food & Beverage Value Chain: Driven By Consumers

QAD

It was a relatively simple network that started with the food manufacturer sending products to distribution centers, then on to the grocery stores and specialty shops. The evolution of the value chain has been driven by multiple factors; technology, manufacturers and the consumer. Consumers’ tastes have changed.

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3 Best Practices to Improve Your Flatbed Shipping Performance

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Manufacturing/Auto/Industrials – Raw material and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supplier networks, along with factory outputs tied to industrial equipment, automotive products, and consumer goods. Conduct procurement exercises regularly and often. If you have highly seasonal freight (e.g.,

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6 Things to Consider in ERP Software Selection for Supply Chain Management

OptiProERP

Is your organization in the perishable goods or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) trade? In other industries such as pharmaceuticals, supply chains involve raw materials and finished goods for the end-user. It also helps with demand planning, forecasting, procurement, production planning and scheduling, and shipping.