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Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018

Supply Chain Movement

The Netherlands is the best region for a logistics base according to the ‘VerkehrsRundschau Markenstudie ImageRanking’. The market study by VerkehrsRundschau (a leading German magazine with a website about transport and logistics) assessed the attractiveness of the countries close to Germany as a base for logistics activities.

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Many people get really confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Cost as a percentage of sales (Logistics or Supply Chain). Production/manufacturing. Total logistics cost. Supply Chain KPIs are Essential – The Right Ones! Which ones to use?… Warehousing.

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Ukraine Conflict Now Tops the List of Supply Chain Risks

Enterra Insights

Hot risk factors today include data security, logistics disruptions and trade policy uncertainty. He could threaten to send troops into the Baltic states — which are members of NATO — such as Lithuania, to establish a land corridor with the Russian coastal exclave of Kaliningrad. Are we fooling ourselves?

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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry.

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Talent development essential for supply chain leaders

Supply Chain Movement

In addition to being responsible for manufacturing and logistics, a CSCO also has to ensure alignment with internal departments such as Sales and Marketing, and with external partners such as customers and suppliers. Life’s as a chief supply chain officer (CSCO) is not always easy. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of. Kyrgyzstan.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. And Manufacturing needs to be agile to keep up with rapid changes in the market. A technology revolution is rapidly changing the way we work, providing threats and opportunities along the way.