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Last Mile Carrier Tracking: 5 Tips for eCommerce Merchants

Ware2Go

Last mile carrier tracking shows the status and often location of a package from the moment the shipping information is sent to the carrier. By adopting a distributed fulfillment network, merchants can offer their customers 1 to 2-day ground shipping. What Is Last Mile Carrier Tracking? The Importance of Last Mile Carrier Tracking.

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Reverse Logistics: What is it, and Why is it So Important?

Unleashed

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

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The Brutal Legacy of Slavery is Still Being Made in Some Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

Most consumers would be appalled if they knew their purchasing habits supported forced labor practices — but they probably do. … You can’t aspire to have end-to-end supply chain visibility, which is what every manufacturer and retailer wants in order to become more agile and responsive, without also accepting end-to-end responsibility.

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Preparing the Supply Chain for the Hurricane Season

Enterra Insights

Alex Behrens reports, “ DHL Resilience360 recently released Stormy Weather Ahead: A Global Outlook on the 2019 Season to compile information about the impacts that even small storms can have and discuss the short- and long-term implications of these systems on existing supply chains. Seasons are annual events.

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Blockchain’s Hype, Hopes, and Hurdles, Part 1

Enterra Insights

He writes, “Although the technology is far from mature, one area where it’s already having a concrete impact is in manufacturing and the supply chain. ” Because blockchain can be used to track goods from sourcing to sale, it provides both transparency and traceability. A number of documents are required in global trade.

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Essilor – The secret of a global & robust S&OP process

DynaSys

Each route starts with one of our 32 manufacturing plants where we produce either finished or semi-finished lenses. The Finished lenses are shipped to Distribution Centers (DC), we have 14 major DCs worldwide. Like a lot of manufacturers, the standard S&OP process needs to adapt to the pandemic. What about Essilor?

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019. It will allow for the automation of more complex warehousing tasks, such as unloading shipping containers and picking packets or individual e-commerce orders. Warehouse Automation. Media Type. Privacy Settings. anonymous user.