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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2015

Talking Logistics

If you’re a transportation professional, for example, and all you know is transportation, your opportunities for advancement are limited compared to someone who has a broader supply chain perspective. Logistics Summit & Expo , March 18-19, 2015 in Mexico City, Mexico. Happy learning and networking in 2015!

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2016

Talking Logistics

“Contrary to what many people believe, investing in employees is not dilutive to a company’s financial results and shareholder value — it’s actually accretive,” said Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks, at the 2015 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference. Vendor Conferences (alphabetical order).

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Takeaways from the MercuryGate 2015 User Conference

Logistics Viewpoints

Earlier this week I attended the first day of MercuryGate’s annual user conference at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, NV. The conference’s theme was “Smarter. That is what MercuryGate is trying to make their customers, and the presentations I attended all hit on this theme. Since last year’s conference, there have been […].

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This Week in Logistics News (December 14-18, 2015)

Talking Logistics

roads and highways, FedEx CEO Fred Smith told investors during the company’s fiscal 2015 third quarter earning call on March 18. surface transportation infrastructure, more congestion and a significant environmental impact. Song of the Week: “Heaven or Las Vegas” by Cocteau Twins. He didn’t elaborate.

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3 Tips for Placing the Customer at the Center of Your Hospitality Supply Chain

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To ensure proper logistics management in the hospitality industry, businesses need to take steps to ensure efficient transportation and order pick-up. If streamlined correctly, these changes can lead to higher revenue, transportation cost reduction, and cost structure improvement. Green Supply Chain.