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Logistics Industry’s Slow Economic Comeback Continues in Spite of Challenges

Supply Chain Network

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2010, as compared to 7.7 Further analysis shows that 2010 was about on par with 2005, and still well below the pre-recession years. the report has tracked and measured all costs associated with moving goods through the U.S. logistics costs for 2010 and their percentage of the U.S.

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Offering Prayers While Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun

Supply Chain Shaman

In 2008-2009, nine died and hundreds became ill. The investigation into the activity at PCA began in 2009, after the U.S. When Kellogg had smelly packaging liners in their cartons of cereal in recalls of 2010, it would not have been a normal question for search. The food recall is the largest in US history. What happened?

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PRO Point of View: Pascale de Felix, Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing at the Bel Group

EcoVadis

In 2009, our first year of collaboration, we launched our first supplier evaluation campaign with a panel representing our purchasing categories and geographical areas. You represent the Bel Group in the EcoVadis AIM-Progress initiative, which includes seven consumer goods companies. What is your objective? .

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VTech: A Story of a Supply Chain Leader

Supply Chain Shaman

Over the period of 2009-2015, only 88% of companies made improvement on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. Companies passing these two tests are then analyzed against the performance factors for 2009-2015: Growth. In my interview, Nick used the bumblebee to describe his journey. About the Supply Chains to Admire Research.