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ZF’s Transition from Lean to Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

ZF transforms those purchased products into over 2,000 products. Goods flow to consolidation centers where their 3PL partners scan the parts into a container. If we had to communicate with “e-mail and Excel only, there is no way we could have accomplished this. This manufacturer has 188 production locations across the world.

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Overview of European supply chain events 2015

Supply Chain Movement

14th annual Cool Chain & Controlled Room Temperature Logistics Europe. Multimodal Europe. eWorld Purchasing & Supply. Supplier Management Excellence. Fleming Europe. Europe Trade & Finance Week. TOC Container Supply Chain: Europe. SCL Europe. CSCO & 3PL Summit.

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The 101 Guide to the Best Ecommerce Marketplaces for Selling Online 

ShipBob

It ranks as the fifth most popular retail marketplace for cross-border purchases, making it an excellent marketplace to support global expansion. eBay is popularly used for cross-border purchases, making it an excellent marketplace for international selling. ” Sergio Tache, Founder and CEO of Dossier 5.

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Top 10 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends to Watch in 2016. And Beyond

GlobalTranz

The empowered consumers of today are beginning to expect this option for all of their purchases. We have already seen Amazon move in that direction with their purchase of Colis Prive, rumors of acquiring an airport in Germany, buying up a fleet of 747s and more. Amazon Will Continue to Expand on “Operation Dragon Boat.”.

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Top 15 Considerations for Selecting 4PL Logistics Partners

SCMDOJO

First, understand the difference between 3PL and 4PL in logistics. 3PL and 4PL have been commonly used terms in the industry for a long time, but it is always a good idea to revise the difference between the two. 3PLs focus on various logistical areas and topographical locations. A 4PL often handles the 3PL. What is 4PL?

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The Ultimate Guide to Contract Logistics: What You Need to Know

SCMDOJO

Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company. By doing so, businesses can concentrate on their core competencies while benefiting from the expertise and infrastructure of the 3PL provider.

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Top 12 New Logistics Startup Companies Making Noise

ShipBob

Think about your most recent purchase. This sequence of events involves many moving parts, including purchasing, packaging, shipping, and transporting materials to distributors to sell to the end customer. Customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. Returns and exchanges. To help support new customer trends (e.g. Series B Funding: $75.5M