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Logistics Performance Index 2014

SCM Research

Today, the World Bank has released its Logistics Performance Index 2014. The results of the new report “point to Germany as the best performing country with an LPI score of 4.12 [.] (on It is a valuable resource for researchers, business executives and politicians to analyze the current state of logistics in the world.

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Insights from Elemica reveal 2014 Frankfurt

Talking Logistics

What do the Germany World Cup Team and the Boston Red Sox have in common? That was my opening question to the executives attending last month’s Elemica reveal 2014 Conference in Frankfurt. Meanwhile, the Red Sox won the World Series in 2013, going from worst to first in one year — and then back to worst in 2014.

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Kewill Supply Chain Execution Summit 2014

Supply Chain Movement

Kewill Supply Chain Execution Summit 2014. Datum: 13 November 2014. Venue: Maritim Hotel, Frankfurt – Germany. Kewill Supply Chain Execution Summit 2014, Frankfurt. Events Frankfurt Kewil Maritim hotel Summit supply chain execution' Organisation: Kewill.

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The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. The impact?

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This Week in Logistics News (October 20-24, 2014)

Talking Logistics

eBay Germany launches click and collect, same-day delivery (Post & Parcel). Manhattan Associates Reports Record Third Quarter 2014 Revenue and Earnings. SAP Announces Third Quarter and Nine Months 2014 Results. SAP Announces Third Quarter and Nine Months 2014 Results. Ryder Reports Record Third Quarter 2014 Results.

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Reputational Dependencies in the Supply Chain

SCM Research

It demonstrates that reputation is a strategic asset and reputational dependencies exist in the supply chain. Update (2014-01-13): Alfred Ritter won the dispute against Stiftung Warentest. Practice Procurement Relationship Supply Chain Integration Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Risk Management Triad'

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This Week in Logistics News (September 8-12, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Oracle Value Chain Execution Application Improves Supply Chain Visibility and Operational Efficiency for Yard and Service Facilities. July 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report for August 2014. Robinson announced that it has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany.