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Seeking Logistics Perfection

Enterra Insights

Even when companies have been generally successful in reducing the number of imperfectly fulfilled orders, the high cost of the very small percentage of orders that aren’t filled completely, on time, damage-free and with all proper documentation and invoicing remains a vexing problem.”[1] ” Apptricity Blog , 25 November 2014. [2]

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

Well-documented ~ Your contingency plan is of little value unless all relevant stakeholders are trained on it and prepared to jump into action when a disruption does occur. Establish appropriate metrics that correspond with the steps outlined in your contingency plan. Tips for an Effective Contingency Plan.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. The retail giant plans to take out 50 million metric tons (MMT) by 2030, which is equivalent to the emissions associated with the average annual electricity consumption of 40 million Chinese households. Media Image.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

Well-documented ~ Your contingency plan is of little value unless all relevant stakeholders are trained on it and prepared to jump into action when a disruption does occur. Establish appropriate metrics that correspond with the steps outlined in your contingency plan. Tips for an Effective Contingency Plan.

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26 logistics professionals reveal the biggest trends in logistics technology

6 River Systems

Mobile apps can generate reports and monitor performance metrics. After graduating from the University of Oxford, Hunter Yaw worked as a project manager for several companies, including as the Head of Special Projects, Fuel Logistics for the Sochi 2014 Organizing committee. Christoph Seitz.