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Reverse Logistics – What Happens to Stuff We Return?

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Swimsuits and dresses for weddings—you never buy just one,” says Joanie Demer, co-founder of Krazy Coupon Lady. People who buy portable generators during weather emergencies use them until the emergencies have ended, and then those go back too. Brick-and-mortar stores also allow shoppers to return unwanted purchases.

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Ecommerce Logistics: From Your Site to Their Doorstep

ShipBob

As the ecommerce industry grows, the logistics of getting orders to customers has become more complicated — especially with the novel coronavirus impacting entire supply chains. But the ecommerce logistics infrastructure needed to meet consumers’ demands is not easy to achieve by yourself. What is ecommerce logistics?

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Supply Chain Leaders Prepare For The Long Haul. Caution: It Will Be Gray.

Supply Chain Shaman

While my town in Pennsylvania is releasing restrictions, and people are starting to gather again in large groups, I say, “We cannot be too careful.”. Build strong supplier development programs (only 30% of companies operate supplier development programs) and improve trading partner capabilities with logistics providers. Drive Insights.

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ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19

IQMS

Throughout COVID-19, Eldon James customer service, operations, and logistics are continuing without disruption. Having an immediate view helps Mar-Bal excel at being responsive and helpful to its customers. Many food and drug retailers, as well as online retailers, use its containers in their logistics operations. Looking Ahead.

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Eliminating Real-World Bottlenecks using AI from Silicon Valley to Mars

ThroughPut

The solution is clear – Harnessing the power of the existing data using AI can enable companies to create intelligent supply chains for end-to-end operational excellence. He served on the board of Trammell Crow Company (TCC: NYSE), which was purchased by CB Richard Ellis (CBG: NYSE) in 2006. Curtis was appointed by President George W.

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Eliminating Real-World Bottlenecks using AI from Silicon Valley to Mars

ThroughPut

The solution is clear – Harnessing the power of the existing data using AI can enable companies to create intelligent supply chains for end-to-end operational excellence. He served on the board of Trammell Crow Company (TCC: NYSE), which was purchased by CB Richard Ellis (CBG: NYSE) in 2006. billion to $9 billion.

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Four Strategies To Deploy As Supply Chain Hits Main Street

Supply Chain Shaman

My local Pennsylvania town’s recycling organization no longer accepts cardboard or glass. At the end of the day, customers buy based on value not on the cool factor of the technology. There is a lack of focus on planning master data, and the evolution of supply and logistics networks are nascent. What to Do?