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National Logistics Day 2023

Enterra Insights

It has been around since 2005 and is celebrated every year as a way to thank those who work hard behind the scenes, ensuring that goods are delivered quickly, efficiently and safely.”[3] The staff at Holiday Calendar reports, “This special day was established to recognize and honor the contributions of logistics professionals.

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Reverse Logistics – What Happens to Stuff We Return?

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Last year, I attended a three-day conference in Las Vegas conducted by the Reverse Logistics Association, a trade group whose members deal with product returns, unsold inventories and other capitalist jetsam. Most online shoppers assume that items they return go back into regular inventory, to be sold again at full price. Zachary said.

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And I thought last year’s Top 25 Supply Chain was a surprise

Kinaxis

I am bolder on Samsung, simply because they had the highest 2016 Inventory Turns aside from McDonalds. 1999-2005 – Carly Fiorina. 2005-2010 – Mark Hurd. 42 nd President of the United States. 65 th US Secretary of State, Four Star General. Three pieces of edgy insights from this: a. 2015 – Don Weisler.

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Toys R Bust: The Downfall of America's Favorite Toy Store

Elementum

In mid-March, Toys "R" Us announced plans to close down and liquidate the inventory for all 735 of its stores in the United States. But the full story is one of more than just another retailer falling victim to the astronomical rise of e-commerce. billion in debt following a $6.6

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Toys R Bust: The Downfall of America's Favorite Toy Store

Elementum

In mid-March, Toys "R" Us announced plans to close down and liquidate the inventory for all 735 of its stores in the United States. But the full story is one of more than just another retailer falling victim to the astronomical rise of e-commerce. billion in debt following a $6.6

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The Evolution of Ecommerce: Three omnichannel capabilities COVID-19 is driving!

Vinculum

Inventory Optimization: Inventory optimization is a major component of omnichannel transformation. For eCommerce to develop, inventory will need to be smart. Inventory will demand visibility and transparency — not only in the back end but also in the store. This is a jump from a little more than 10% in 2005.

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Podcast: Marcia Williams on Supply Chain Optimization and Digital Transformation

Requis

I’m originally from Uruguay, and I came to the United States to pursue my MBA from Michigan State with concentrations in finance and supply chain. Marcia earned her MBA in Supply Chain Management and Finance from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University in 2005. More about Marcia Williams.