Fri.Oct 24, 2014

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This Week in Logistics News (October 20-24, 2014)

Talking Logistics

'I have a date with my first grader to play math games in her class this morning, so I’m short on time. Here’s the news that caught my attention this week: Free Shipping Is Going to Cost You More (WSJ – sub. req’d). Target Offers Free Holiday Shipping (WSJ – sub. req’d). UPS, FedEx seek ways to manage massive peak season package bulge (Reuters). eBay Germany launches click and collect, same-day delivery (Post & Parcel).

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This Week in Logistics News (October 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

'Retailers are gearing up for the upcoming holiday season. While most stores are currently decked out in Halloween gear, come November 1, that will all change. Cue the Christmas trees, lights, and music, because the holiday season is fast approaching. I can’t say that I’m looking forward to it. But the retailers sure seem ready. […].

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Calculating the Costs of OnDemand vs Traditional Supply Chain Software

Supply Chain Digest

'SCDigest introduces new tool to compare the costs of ondemand versus traditionally priced supply chain software.

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Airport management – can your current system cope?

DELMIA Quintiq

'I am absolutely certain that airport management is one of the most (if not the most) complex and challenging jobs in the business world. The huge numbers of people passing through make it very unpredictable. There are always problems to solve: anything from a late passenger to a security breach to extreme weather conditions. All issues must be dealt with quickly and efficiently, because people will start talking if they’re not – both to customers in their proximity and on social media.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Global Luxury Management “Lifestyle” brands require push supply chain design customization

Supply Chain View from the Field

'More and more global luxury brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and others are promoting themselves as Lifestyle brands, spanning many products including fragrance, home collections, apparel, paint, wallpaper, foods, and many other products. In this environment, the supply chain and logistics task becomes even more complex, as it involves delivering and fulfilling product and service support to deliver a lifestyle “vision” around the world.