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Distribution in China takes a detour

Supply Chain Movement

Hence the companies Bugaboo and Foss have both faced considerable challenges, as they revealed during the recent ‘Supply Chain Opportunities in China’ seminar in Amsterdam on 24 June 2015. The roundtable discussions during the seminar confirmed that it’s a familiar problem. By Marcel te Lindert. The nation has close to 1.4

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How to Secure Your First Supply Chain or Logistics Job

Logistics Bureau

The supply chain and logistics workforce in Australia will grow to around 161,000 persons by 2021-22, an increase of around 16,000 workers. Transportation Planner: A job in transportation planning will see you working closely with logistics managers and, if you work for a logistics provider, with warehouse staff and truck drivers.

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50 expert tips on improving warehouse efficiency & productivity

6 River Systems

Offer cross training and provide continual training seminars on new procedures to improve productivity.” “On average, 60% of your warehouse workers’ (or picking-robots’) time is spent on transporting themselves around the warehouse. Focus on employee retention. Maintain a flexible workforce.