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We Are In Trouble. Raise the Red Flag. Be Proactive.

Supply Chain Shaman

Containers are being “rolled” month by month in Asia due to the lack of available containers. The Baltic Index: Comparison In Price. Actively use supply chain network design technologies to design buffer strategies (form and function of inventory), and alternate sourcing, manufacturing and transportation strategies.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

Exports of strawberries, immensely popular in Asia, also increased by 29.7 For comparison, they spent $3.4 economy, with retailers racing to restock inventories that were depleted early in the pandemic and manufacturers rushing to bring in parts and raw materials to restore production that had been idled or cut back.

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Is Your Supply Chain Future-Ready for the New Normal?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Expect to see improvements to customer engagements that are not limited to a seamless checkout process but all facets of a buyer’s journey, including product education, research and comparison, and easily navigable after-sales support. Digitalisation and the Importance of Technology. Mark Lau – Chief Commercial Officer.

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Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS): A Golden Opportunity for the Supply Chain Industry

SCMDOJO

This partnership improves inventory management, particularly for medicines with limited shelf life, utilizing dedicated storage facilities. The reason for considering inventory outsourcing stems from the challenges companies face, such as inventory bottlenecks, within their multi-echelon distribution networks.

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Carter’s: A Story of Supply Chain Leadership

Supply Chain Shaman

In this role he supported the different businesses (12 in Europe and 11 in Asia) for all aspects of the Supply Chain; but Peter did not have direct Asia Sourcing/manufacturing accountability. They include growth, inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)). Inventory Turns. Operating Margin.

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The Supply Chain Detectiveâ„¢ and the Case of the Broken Global Processes!

Supply Chain Game Changer

On the surface the operational leaders I met from the Americas, Europe and Asia were very smart people. Each facility leader reported into a Regional Vice President of Operations, one for each of Asia, Europe and North America. Next I proceeded to travel to Asia, visiting sites in 6 different countries. Conclusion.

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Q3 2021 Trucking Trends and Freight Market Update

Zipline Logistics

Retail Inventory Restocks Buoying Freight Market. Despite a dip in May, retail sales were growing in year-over-year comparisons throughout the back half of 2020 and even into the spring of 2021. This bump in buying has depleted inventory levels throughout the sector, and shippers spent several quarters trying to catch up.

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