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The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2017

GlobalTranz

The election is over, but the race is just starting for logistics providers. Although rate volatility is expected to stabilize in 2017, organizations must do more with fewer resources to survive. From Amazon to hyper-local retailers, 2017 will be a year of intense scrutiny and pressure on logistics providers.

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Reverse Logistics and the Power of Your 3PL!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Blog post originally published by Expak Logistics on [link] Permission to publish here provided by Morgan Dixon. For many companies, reverse logistics has become an integral part of their business plan, offering them the ability to maximize the efficiency of their operations. The applications of reverse logistics are broad.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Supply Chain Mobility & How it is Creating More Efficient Manufacturing Productivity

GlobalTranz

How often do you hear the term, “productivity in manufacturing?” Today we will talk about how supply chain mobility will aid in this pursuit, but first let's take a look at what it means to manufacturers. Each of these definitions applies to a manufacturer’s ability to produce a surplus of a product.

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SOURCEMAP, XEROX WIN THE 2017 GEC CATALYST AWARDS

Sourcemap

That’s why we’re introducing a new kind of social network for brands and manufacturers within an industry to map their shared supply chains and collect data every step of the way – data essential to establishing benchmarks for social and environmental impact. the supply chain transparency company, won its 2017 GEC Catalyst Awards.

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The Returning Season

Enterra Insights

E-commerce has forever changed the reverse logistics formula. Guasco notes, “Reverse logistics is not only a feature of the holidays e-commerce rush but an everyday challenge to the supply chain.” ” She goes on to explain some manufacturers prefer to have retailers handle processing and reselling.

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Omnichannel Operations Benefit from Cognitive Computing

Enterra Insights

The digital path to purchase is becoming the norm for many consumers and both retailers and manufacturers are taking notice. Manufacturers and distributors also face omnichannel challenges. … Keeping up with customers’ demands has natural implications for business-to-business sellers, including manufacturers. .

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Unlocking Supply Chain Value from Unsaleable Products

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

Retailers that effectively manage their product returns to manufacturers can drive significant savings. Neither retailers nor manufacturers have the specialization or bandwidth to deal with product returns (manufacturers deal with many retailers, and vice versa).