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Molex Prizes Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

There was no air freight possible then into Europe,” added Gerald van den Eijnden. By 2012 they had implemented this multi-enterprise supply chain network (MSCN) solution. You would call up the freight forwarders, and they would send an Excel spreadsheet” that contained all the shipments for Molex in the coming days or weeks.

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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.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Reports 2012 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results. Descartes Extends Cloud-Based Air Messaging Services for Forwarders & Brokers. Postal Service will end Saturday mail delivery ( Reuters ). Cass Freight Index Report – January 2013. Robinson and Con-way both reported Q4 and full-year 2012 results this week.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 25-29, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Robinson Opens Second Air Freight Screening Facility. HighJump Announces Hours of Service Integration with Rand McNally. November 2015 North American Freight Numbers. The new facility is the second for the company, which opened its first CCSF on April 18, 2012, in Chicago, IL. According to the press release: C.H.

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Consumer Demand Helping Drive 3PL Industry Growth

Talking Logistics

Some systems can even help predict the future and alert shippers of potential disruptions – allowing them to proactively take steps to address those disruptions in order to maintain smooth operations and high levels of customer service. Combining Technology and Industry Expertise.

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Real Results Magazine: Must-Have Tips to Boost Your Supply Chain

BlueYonder

They include: Global electronics manufacturer TE Connectivity , which uses an 18-month rolling forecast to drive sales and operations planning, gaining a granular view of demand and improving inventory turns, customer service, agility and forecast accuracy.

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The Agility of Integration: eCommerce, Warehouse Management and Shipping for SMBs

Talking Logistics

This often leads to pockets of manual work or gaps in automation, which creates labor-intensive clerical tasks, error-prone data entry and compromised customer service. He joined Oz Development in 2012, and is chartered with increasing customer value, expanding solutions, markets and driving growth.