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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

Supply Chain Network

By installing a warehouse in this region, the Company expects to improve its environmental footprint by reducing the number of miles traveled within its distribution network while also reducing costs and improving its customer service levels. Construction of the warehouse is scheduled to be completed in early 2012. Cell: 646.769.8918.

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Let the Qs Begin

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply Chain Improvement is based on the work that we completed with an Arizona State University Operations Research team to determine the Supply Chain Index. There are three reasons why: Vertical excellence—having the best manufacturing, procurement or transportation function—has not worked. ” Yes, I said. Aligned Metrics.

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The Impact of the Coronavirus Crisis on Reverse Logistics

Enterra Insights

Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, writes, “The coronavirus has disrupted U.S. Retailers that have performed well in recent years have done so by providing a consistently high level of customer service, including fast, efficient delivery alongside a straightforward returns process.”[5]

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This Week in Logistics News (April 17 – 23)

Logistics Viewpoints

TuSimple plans driverless truck tests in Arizona later this year. The robot can scan up to 30,000 products daily, which can cut out-of-stocks as much as 30 percent and free up store associates to focus more on customer service, in turn improving the shopper experience, according to the company. CN offers $33.7

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Connecting Canada, the US and Europe

Cathy Roberson

Photo courtesy of GLS UK-based postal operator, Royal Mail further expands its international operations through its subsidiary, General Logistics Systems (GLS) with the acquisition of Canadian freight operator, Rosenau Transport, announced on Oct 8. Differentiation, speed, and customer service will set players apart.

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The Future of Supply Chain

FLEXE

Dale Rogers, ON Semiconductor Professor of Business, Arizona State University. In the not too distant future, we could see major changes not just in retailing and transportation, but also manufacturing and real estate. Jeff Metersky, VP Customer Success Strategy, LLamasoft, Inc. Karl Siebrecht, Co-founder & CEO, FLEXE.

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The Future of Supply Chain

FLEXE

Dale Rogers, ON Semiconductor Professor of Business, Arizona State University. In the not too distant future, we could see major changes not just in retailing and transportation, but also manufacturing and real estate. Jeff Metersky, VP Customer Success Strategy, LLamasoft, Inc. Karl Siebrecht, Co-founder & CEO, FLEXE.