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Doing Business in Belgium

QAD

The Kingdom of Belgium achieved its independence from the Netherlands in 1830, and has become an admired modern country, well-known as the home of international organizations such as NATO and the EU. Since most Western European capitals are within 1,000 km of Brussels, Belgium’s capital, it is an ideal location for international groups.

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3 Reasons to Outsource Fulfillment with Nathan Lugo-Montanez

The Logistics of Logistics

Nathan is currently pursuing his doctorate in business administration with a concentration in strategy and innovation at Columbia International University and has Masters Degrees in Business and Public Administration. There are many reasons to outsource warehousing and fulfillment, but Nathan shared these: 1.)

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

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The secret behind the innovation is Google X , a lab whose boss has the job title “Captain of Moonshot”, focused on looking at what everyone thinks is impossible and flipping it on its head. The service was originally launched in the Netherlands and Belgium in early 2013 and called “Staples Easy 3D.” Last-mile Delivery.

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The sharing economy: An effective model for supply chain management?

Kinaxis

More specifically, a company could pair up with third-party delivery services to achieve same day delivery, or find new and innovative ways to deal with unsold inventory such as renting it out to businesses and gathering data for which items are most popular to better target the needs of future customers.

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Sustainability vs. profitability: Is it one or the other?

Kinaxis

Some of the more interesting ideas covered in the report include collaborating with competitors and implementing innovative new technologies to drive savings. Nestle combined parts of its supply chain for fresh and chilled products in Belgium with PepsiCo, a clear rival.

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What Your Company Needs to Succeed in Today’s Retail Landscape

AIMMS

In Europe, V&D , a major Dutch department store, and Brantano , a large footwear retailer operating in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK, have officially declared bankruptcy. Space – demand volatility and uncertainty create risk for managing large warehousing operations. Trusted names like Sears, J.C.

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The Supply Chain Response to India’s Second Wave of Covid!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Belgium too chipped in to offer 9000 doses of Remdesvir. With its stable local warehousing capacity and experience in local logistics, AWL ensured a stable supply of oxygen and other life saving medical supplies to various states. Russia sent covid assistance in the form of oxygen concentrators and generators.

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