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Keeping It Local: How Shorter Supply Chains Impact Supply Chain Planning

ToolsGroup

And this low cost fostered a mentality of incremental thinking with mid-level managers focused on squeezing out 1-2% a year in cost savings through sourcing, says Pete Guarraia of Bain consultancy. . But converging costs have reduced the need for far flung supply chains in many industries. Ecommerce is also driving supply chain change.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 2-6, 2017)

Talking Logistics

2017 started right where 2016 left off: with plenty of supply chain and logistics news. Uber Freight Just Launched and Trucking Will Never Be the Same (Inverse). Radiant Logistics Announces Plan to Acquire Canada-Based Lomas Logistics. October 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Happy New Year! million in cash.

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How manufacturers can respond to supply chain disruptions

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The further disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cause major disruptions to the global supply chain and impact South Africa. Shorter supply chains with more local sourcing if possible are now becoming preferable because the more links in the chain, the more potential for a weak link. The supply chain of the future.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. percent for Q4. percent by 2030.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 7-11, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Source: Laurie Cus. Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. SAP Launches Enhanced Supply Chain Execution Software for Faster Logistics Planning. October 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). for CMA CGM and 2.7%

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Improve Supply Chain Management to Improve Business

Enterra Insights

Billal Chouli explains, “A supply chain is a network of suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers, as well as intermediaries including freight companies, warehousing companies, and brokers, who transfer goods, services, money, and information amongst one another. 1] Billal Chouli, “ What Is Supply Chain Management and Logistics?

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Is Google the most innovative supply chain company in the world?

Freightos

In particular, emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America, the adoption of mobile devices is rapid as consumers and businesses bypass traditional laptops and desktops in favor of smartphones and tablets. Inventory management and replenishment as well as reverse logistics can now be managed by mobile as well as payments.