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Global PMI Levels in July Remain of Concern

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and perspectives on reported July 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The July reported value of 48.7 The July reported value of 48.7 declined 0.7

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The secret to distance selling success

DELMIA Quintiq

In 2013, the German E-Commerce and Direct Selling Trade Association (BEVH) reports a growth of 22 percent, with a turnover of €48.4 But BEVH reports that only a meagre 1.6 But BEVH reports that only a meagre 1.6 The reluctance to purchase groceries online seems to be a German peculiarity. billion on groceries.

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Demand Planning. When The Answer To Two Simple Questions Is Not So Simple.

Supply Chain Shaman

In traditional planning taxonomies, the tactical forecast is modeled, and the operational signal is calculated using consumption logic. Models Matter. In implementing planning, most of the focus in purchasing technology in the sales cycle is on optimization.

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3 Fulfillment Strategies Giving Retailers an Advantage

FLEXE

<p>In 2004, Blockbuster was valued at $6 billion. BODFS allows customers to pick a much-shorter delivery window and have purchases delivered from their local Home Depot store to their home or work.</p> The retailer has reported demand for the service has exceeded initial expectations at many of the stores.</p>

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3 Online Fulfillment Strategies Giving Retailers an Advantage

FLEXE

In 2004, Blockbuster was valued at $6 billion. BODFS allows customers to pick a much-shorter delivery window and have purchases delivered from their local Home Depot store to their home or work. The retailer has reported demand for the service has exceeded initial expectations at many of the stores. Pop-up Fulfillment.

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3 Online Fulfillment Strategies Giving Retailers an Advantage

FLEXE

In 2004, Blockbuster was valued at $6 billion. BODFS allows customers to pick a much-shorter delivery window and have purchases delivered from their local Home Depot store to their home or work. The retailer has reported demand for the service has exceeded initial expectations at many of the stores. Pop-up Fulfillment.

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Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2019

Talking Logistics

Descartes survived, however, and became one of the first software companies to embrace the software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model. One of Descartes’ most high-profile acquisitions was its purchase of MacroPoint for $107 million in August 2017. Where is Descartes today? Keegan McCready, Sr.