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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

SCMDOJO

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

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Enhancing Logistical Efficiency: Strategies for Improvement

SCMDOJO

This article explores key strategies for enhancing logistical efficiency and thus improving profitability and reducing cost. Logistical Efficiency in Sourcing, Distribution, and Delivery Local Sourcing: While offering potential environmental benefits, local sourcing introduces complexities like smaller vehicle sizes and less-than-full loads.

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Walmart again Raises Chargeback Stakes

Enterra Insights

Reporting on this development, Jennifer Smith ( @jensmithWSJ ) and Sarah Nassauer ( @SarahNassauer ) write, “Looking to cut inventory while meeting e-commerce demands, the retailer wants more of the goods it orders delivered on time and in full. Walmart recently made headlines when it toughened delivery demands for its suppliers.

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How the Terra Acquisition Fits Into the Future Supply Chain

E2open

Campbell Soup was the first company to adopt demand sensing in 2003. Collaboration with retailers becoming automated, enabling cooperative inventory target setting across the value chain to serve more customers with less capital invested in stock. Inventory management. How the Acquisition of Terra Fits With E2open. Forecasting.

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Drones in Supply Chain

ModusLink Corporation

Businesses around the world have started to integrate drones into their Supply Chain over the past years to help manage their inventory. The drones are built and designed to assist human workers indoors and benefit large organizations that have stationary inventory. The international journal of logistics. Dronevideos.com.

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Drones in Supply Chain

ModusLink Corporation

Businesses around the world have started to integrate drones into their Supply Chain over the past years to help manage their inventory. The drones are built and designed to assist human workers indoors and benefit large organizations that have stationary inventory. The international journal of logistics. Dronevideos.com.

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How to Stop Disruption in the Supply Chain From the Coronavirus

Veridian Solutions

One of the many reasons that Wuhan is critical to the international supply chain is due to its role in shipping and transportation. As of today, Chinese authorities shut down transportation for more than a dozen cities, effectively putting nearly 60 million people under severe travel restrictions.