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Infographic: Taking the Pressure Off of Wholesale Distribution

ToolsGroup

Wholesale distributors are squeezed between manufacturers and their customers; facing increased competitive threats, escalating SKU counts and expanding ecommerce. Lubinski, founded in 1936, is Israel’s sole importer of Peugeot and Citroen vehicles and spare parts. million in 2017. – Pompea stakeholder.

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Why you should modernize your spare parts planning

ToolsGroup

Aftermarket parts is a big net margin producer for many manufacturers, and yet service levels and inventory in these operations are often woefully sub-optimized (See CapGemini statics above). There’s untapped cash and profits in your spare parts business. An extra 15% of margin is a big opportunity.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

These rising prices can cut into the profits of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who are reliant on this form of energy for powering their facilities. In terms of trade, these are not critical, single-sourced Tier 1 inputs needed in manufacturing. Natural gas has become increasingly important in generating electricity.

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5 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Make When Using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) with Ephraim Ausch

The Logistics of Logistics

We go from our client’s overseas manufacturing location via air, sea, and land to their warehouse, our warehouse, or to Amazon’s warehouse. [01:36] I attended high school in Monsey and Israel. I realized that I had the opportunity to help more people, so I joined Tactical in 2017. 02:10] What was your first job?

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This Week in Logistics News (July 23-27, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Heading into 2017, one of my predictions was that we would see a rise in cyberattacks, with supply chain and logistics operations becoming new targets. However, customers are often reluctant to make fixes out of fear doing so might disrupt their manufacturing, sales or finance activities. Makes You WannaCry Again.

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How the Food Blockchain is Bringing Tech to the Table

Zipline Logistics

In an age where food and beverage safety and ingredient sourcing are two crucial product features, blockchain is helping all manufacturers, retailers, and consumers maintain critical visibility. The tech industry incumbent created the IBM Food Trust in 2017 to store information about products from farm to table.

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Rethinking your optimum

Supply Chain Movement

Rethink your optimum: Prepare your supply chain for the challenges of 2017 and beyond. The benefits of the Self-Learning Supply Chain in manufacturing. Learn more about: How data, advanced analytics and optimization technology combine to give your company the adaptability it needs in challenging markets. Holy See (Vatican City State).