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Trends Transforming Logistics and Supply Chains In the MENA Region in 2023

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Trends Transforming Logistics and Supply Chains In the MENA Region in 2023. by Dr Shereen Nassar , Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. billion USD by 2026.

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Key Trends and Themes for Supply Chain and Logistics in 2024

SCMDOJO

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. According to industry reports, over half of business leaders acknowledge the need for supply chain improvements, with 52% believing they could enhance their operations.

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Key Insights from NRF 2024: Navigating the Future of Retail

ToolsGroup

Surpassing the pre-pandemic levels of January 2020, NRF 2024 showcased a robust exchange of ideas, strategies, and insights that promise to shape the retail landscape in the coming year. Last year witnessed a considerable impact on retailers’ profits attributed to shrink, commonly recognized as lost inventory.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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The Quietly Growing Conundrum of Online Returns

Logistics Viewpoints

As online shopping continues to grow – retail e-commerce sales are expected to make up nearly a quarter of total retail sales worldwide by 2026 – returns will become more prevalent. The process is inefficient and unpredictable, and leaves retailers with used inventory that oftentimes cannot be resold. In the U.S,

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3PL vs 4PL: How to Know Which One is Right for You

GlobalTranz

Learning the difference between third party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL), as well as 1PL and 2PL, and the rise of even fifth-party logistics (5PLs) is becoming increasingly sophisticated and valuable for driving successful supply chain operations. What is the difference between 3PL and 4PL?

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Streamlining Success: Unveiling the Power of Order Management Software in Supply Chain Optimization

SCMDOJO

In the supply chain, order management and inventory management play significant roles in rapid growth. It has three major parts: Inception of order; Order readiness (sorting, collecting, packing, and dispatch); Inventory administration. billion figure by 2026, which was $1.0 billion in 2021.