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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

Supply Chain Network

By installing a warehouse in this region, the Company expects to improve its environmental footprint by reducing the number of miles traveled within its distribution network while also reducing costs and improving its customer service levels. Construction of the warehouse is scheduled to be completed in early 2012. Phone: 212.704.4593.

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Consumer Demand Helping Drive 3PL Industry Growth

Talking Logistics

As a result, many organizations are turning to third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and enhanced transportation management systems (TMS) to deliver the velocity, visibility, predictability and control they need. 3PL market has grown by roughly 7% annually since 2009 and is expected to reach $170 billion by the end of 2016.

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Machine Learning in Supply Chain Planning

Logility

In reality, the supply chain planning mindshare spent on Machine Learning is miniscule compared to that spent on reducing costs, improving customer service, and driving new revenue. The current inventory-to-sales ratio in the United States sits at 1.41, higher than any time since 2009 (right after the 2008 downturn).

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Top 10 Logistics Companies in India!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The company was founded in 2009, and since then, has been providing integrated logistics solutions across its vast global network that connects more than a hundred countries. The company is the choice of businesses that want hassle-free EXIM Cargo services. Transport Corporation of India Limited. Apollo LogiSolutions Limited.

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Let the Qs Begin

Supply Chain Shaman

While the performance rankings were based on comparisons of inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for the periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013, the concept is that to be a supply chain leader you must outperform and drive improvement. We find that this is true of too few companies. ” Yes, I said.

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Starbucks Appoints New Supply Chain Chief

RFgen

Investigations showed that one main cause of the loss in revenue was that less than half of deliveries arrived on time, driving up costs, and over 50% of their supply chain budget went to outsourcing delivery to third party transportation services, leading to cost inflation. Plant in Columbia, South Carolina in 2009.

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Starbucks Appoints New Supply Chain Chief

RFgen

Investigations showed that one main cause of the loss in revenue was that less than half of deliveries arrived on time, driving up costs, and over 50% of their supply chain budget went to outsourcing delivery to third party transportation services, leading to cost inflation. Plant in Columbia, South Carolina in 2009.