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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. Flexibility for Resilient and Optimised Logistics and 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. Reverse logistics is difficult and costly. Moving Forward: Reverse Logistics Technology. In the U.S, Who pays the price?

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De Minimis Value: Your Essential Guide to International Trade Regulations

ShipBob

First, let’s break down how de minimis values might affect a business’s operations and market strategy: Cost savings and pricing: Aligning with de minimis thresholds can help businesses avoid import duties and taxes, allowing for competitive pricing or improved margins. A shipper is restricted to claiming Section 321 once, per day.

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Breaking Tech News- Flexport to Acquire Shopify’s Logistics Fulfillment Operations

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights breaking logistics technology news regarding Flexport’s i ntent to acquire the logistics and last mile customer fulfillment services of Shopify, including existing fulfillment centers. In the U.S., This is a massive number of companies on the sidelines. ”

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Power Your Business Sustainably Through Solar Energy

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A report also found that a fifth of the 2,000 largest publicly-listed companies in the world have pledged to pursue a net-zero strategy. To ensure that these commitments are met, companies from different industries around the world are pursuing strategies that promote sustainability. Cache Logistics Trust, Singapore.

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Building Resilient Supply Chains is Hard — but Essential

Enterra Insights

”[2] He adds, “Businesses must develop strategies that focus on risk management, agility, and flexibility. Merilee Kern , Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Publicity Officer at Ascendant Group Executive Branding, suggests leveraging digital twin technology can help make supply chains more resilient. 4] Rashid, op.

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Listening to the Voice of the Warehouse Worker –5 Factors Impacting Employee Attraction and Retention

Logistics Viewpoints

In this article, we’ll explore each of these topics and deliver strategies employers can implement to build these learnings into actions to attract, retain and engage on-floor warehouse workers. billion in 2026, representing 30 percent growth per year. Contrary to some storylines, robots are friends, not foes.