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This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference. New Study: 70% of Executives have started Digital Supply Chain Transformation.

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Supply Chain Planning in Emerging Markets: Four Points to Remember

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We are faced with immense logistical difficulties that range from unpaved roads to armed bandits.”. The challenges can be multi-faceted: High logistical costs. We are faced with immense logistical difficulties that range from unpaved roads to armed bandits.” fast food or retail) are rapidly expanding. Transfer taxes.