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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Insights from Kenco Customer Summit 2015. Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor.

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I Will Be Wrong Again: Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2017

Talking Logistics

companies that move manufacturing operations overseas? If they actually follow through on their promise and oil prices continue to rise next year, how will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in response? Other notable deals in recent years include: E2open acquired by Insight Venture Partners (January 2015).