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Molex Prizes Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

Mr. Eberle is the vice president of logistics and distribution operations at Molex. Those shipments can move directly to customers or move to several regional distribution centers (DCs) that serve as forward inventory locations and consolidation hubs servicing customers and channel partners. The Advantages of Agility.

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All Signs Point to Mexico Playing a Greater Role in Supply Chains

Talking Logistics

The recently-published 2015 Third Party Logistics Study includes a special section on Mexico, and 40 percent of the study respondents said “they have already moved some of their operations to Mexico, citing reduced freight transportation time and closer proximity to sources as the most important factors as the primary drivers of the change.”

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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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Walmart: 3 Keys to Successful Supply Chain Management any Business Can Follow

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Walmart would not have the ability to provide such low prices and have consistent inventory in the over 5,000 stores in the United States and over 1.3 is one of a growing number of big-box retailers building out their supply chains with distribution centers designed to meet the demands of online shopping. Decades in the Making.

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

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With a wide array of products stored in its fulfillment centers, Amazon can consolidate orders and optimize its inventory management systems. To overcome this, Amazon has developed sophisticated inventory management systems that allow them to efficiently store and retrieve products from their fulfillment centers.

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

Talking Logistics

Choice Logistics Opens Service Parts Distribution Center in Dubai Free Trade Zone. NAFTA Trade in August 2013 than in August 2012. percent from last year, which includes contributions from the company’s acquisition of Phoenix International Freight Services in October 2012. percent in the quarter compared to Q3 2012.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 6-10, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Target charges suppliers more to help offload unsold inventory (Reuters). iContainers, Expedia for transporting freight internationally, raises $6.7 Freight Rates Push Lower as Truck Capacity Outweighs Demand (WSJ – sub. Freight Rates Push Lower as Truck Capacity Outweighs Demand (WSJ – sub.