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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Shaman

The Emergence of Logistics as Constraint. Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. Advanced planning tools(APS) never considered the issues of logistics. The lack of chassis and the need to return empty containers to Asia paralyzes North American ocean freight. Next Steps.

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REPOST: 5 Trends Shaping Logistics with Ben Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business. 3PLex was then purchased by Maersk. Prior to 3PLex, Benjamin advised transportation and logistics clients at Mercer Management Consulting. 2021 BGSA Holdings Supply Chain Conference.

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5 Trends Shaping Logistics with Ben Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business. 3PLex was then purchased by Maersk. Prior to 3PLex, Benjamin advised transportation and logistics clients at Mercer Management Consulting. 2021 BGSA Holdings Supply Chain Conference.

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Small Retail E-Commerce Strategy and Best Practices to Know

Intelligent Audit

With the 2021 peak season now over, retailers saw a massive bump in spending. retailers experienced a 21% increase in their 2021 Black Friday sales, and mid-October data indicated sales would amass nearly $1 trillion, INC.com reported. Provide Discounts on Worthy Purchases. According to TechCrunch , U.S.

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The Annual State of U.S. Logistics Report – Added Candidness and Need for More Synchronization

Supply Chain Matters

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. For 2021, U.S. business logistics costs reportedly rose by 22.4 percent to $1.85