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Thomas Cook collapse: why working capital optimization matters

Taulia

The arrival of low-cost airlines – not to mention internet-based firms such as Airbnb – prompted many holidaymakers to move away from the package holiday model favored by Thomas Cook, instead preferring to book their own flights and hotels. billion write-down.

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Supply Chain Secrets Going Global – But Where Should we Share Them?

Logistics Bureau

Services provided by Supply Chain Secrets include a structured, subscription-based, online mentoring program for supply chain professionals (or anyone who wants to know more about the industry), a series of books, and of course, the seminars. Republic of Cyprus – Nicosia, Limassol. New Zealand – Auckland, Hamilton. Germany – Hamburg.

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Supply Chain Leadership Driving Industry 4.0 & Resilience During Crisis – LogiSYM July 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

When we closed the doors due to COVID-19 for more than a month, one of the options was to spend time reading books. Can received his PhD from Brunel University London, UK; MSc from University of Warwick, UK; and BSc from Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus. billion (based on 2018 sales).

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Opening a new FMCG/Pharma warehouse? Top Ten Tips to success

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

I was not so lucky on arriving in Cyprus to find I did not have any undies. A key part of the preparation phase is the receipt of stocks as if these are not counted and booked accurately you will soon be in trouble. You try finding them in a budget hotel vending machine! Now let us look at warehousing. Stock Count.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

I’ve literally seen KPI “packs” the size of phone books, and even KPI sets circulated as a monthly magazine… that no one reads. If you’d like to read more about Supply Chain KPIs, you can download (free) a chapter from one of our Best Selling Books on the topic. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time phased.

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