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This Week in Logistics News (May 16-20, 2016)

Talking Logistics

I’ve spent most of this week in Dorking, England (not far from London) meeting with executives from Paragon Software Systems and several of its customers (I’ll share my takeaways from the visit, including my video interviews with clients, in a future post). Amazon Looking to License or Acquire Freight-Management Technology (WSJ-sub.

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Stories of Supply Chain Leadership: An Interview with Joan Motsinger of Seagate

Supply Chain Shaman

We then rated companies on their ability to manage and improve a portfolio of metrics: operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). We were an early adopter of the E2Open technology and we experimented on building B2B networks early in 2004. What suppliers need help with cost (LEAN, labor, freight,…)?

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Disruption in China Ripples Across Global Supply Chains in April 2022

Supply Chain Matters

The authors of this report noted that manufacturing output fell at second-steepest rate since this survey began in early 2004. Panelists reported higher rates of quits compared to previous months with fewer panelists reporting improvement in meeting headcount targets.” in March to 46.0 Bob Ferrari.

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4 Logistics Technologies That Add Flexibility and Give Consumers What They Want

FLEXE

Meeting customers’ demand for flexible shopping options is more complicated than ever before. Supply chain managers are feeling the pressure to add flexibility and agility to their network to meet these new customer expectations. In 2004, only 38% of Amazon’s fulfillment capacity was within 200 miles of a major metropolitan area.

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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

SCMDOJO

and J-P Rodrigue (2004)). Also, traditional logistics focuses its attention on activities such as procurement , distribution, maintenance, and inventory management. All road and rail freight duties and regulations regarding the entry of road carriers are under the jurisdiction of the International Chamber of Commerce.

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4 Supply Chain Technologies that Add Flexibility and Give Consumers What They Want

FLEXE

Meeting customers’ demand for flexible shopping options is more complicated than ever before. Supply chain managers are feeling the pressure to add flexibility and agility to their network to meet these new customer expectations. In 2004, only 38% of Amazon’s fulfillment capacity was within 200 miles of a major metropolitan area.

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4 Ideas To Make Your Supply Chain More Agile and Give Consumers Flexible Shopping Options

FLEXE

Meeting customers’ demand for flexible shopping options is more complicated than ever before. Supply chain managers are feeling the pressure to add flexibility and agility to their network to meet these new customer expectations. In 2004, only 38% of Amazon’s fulfillment capacity was within 200 miles of a major metropolitan area.