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Is Your Supply Chain Recession Proof? A Guide for Building a Resilient Supply Chain

SCMDOJO

Regrettably, periods of economic hardship can also witness an increase in cargo theft as criminals exploit potential lapses in security. An excellent example of optimizing inventory is Zara. Consider alternative financial arrangements, such as risk-sharing agreements or advance purchasing contracts.

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Putting the WoW! Into Service Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

In early 2004, they noticed that customer service was the biggest problem. In order to excel in this operations, they try to find the people with positive attitude. 4) See each contact as business opportunity : even though people buy products online, they often call service staffs. They have a warehouse very close to 3PL''s hub.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Wolfgang Lehmacher!

Supply Chain Game Changer

I am judge of the IATA Air Cargo Innovation Awards and the Automotive Logistics Awards Europe. In 2004, I started to drive La Poste’s expansion outside of Europe. It is the people’s greatness and buy-in that drive achievements and success. In 2001, La Poste had become a leading player in the express parcel business in Europe.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

Mary Kay @MaryKay Mary Kay has a long history of supply chain innovation, earning accolades as far back as 2004 and 2005. XB Logistics @XBLogistics A leading 3PL, XB Logistics aims to redefine traditional 3PL offerings to deliver operational excellence at a lower cost compared to conventional 3PLs based in the U.S.