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Takeaways from the 2018 Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference

Kinaxis

Here are some real results from such “Digifund” initiatives: Significantly improved on-shelf availability for one category for one country for one retailer. Manufacturers that are used to shipping pallets and cartons to retailers will need to be prepared for the world of shipping eaches to consumers and do so economically.

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

SCMDOJO

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. He graduated from the Cambridge Academy of Transport and the Chilean and German Commerce Institute with a degree in maritime transport, respectively.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

Given low inventories and dwindling spare capacity, the oil market cannot afford large supply disruptions,” said UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo in a Reuters article. But in terms of transportation, the impacts won’t just be on fuel prices. “Russia is the third-largest oil producer and second-largest oil exporter.

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Top 8 Industries Affected by The Red Sea Crisis in January 2024

Resilinc

This disruption affects various industries, including suppliers for global retailers and car manufacturers. Below, we take a deeper dive into each affected industry. #1 Suppliers for Global Retailers: Seasonal Items Seasonal items such as spring clothing, footwear, home goods, patio furniture, and pool supplies are especially affected.

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Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)

6 River Systems

Today, anyone can start an online retailing business from any part of the world and ensure their products are delivered to customers efficiently by using a third-party logistics company. The company has operations in more than 40 countries and specializes in integrating different modes of transport in logistics solutions.

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24 supply chain experts & business leaders reveal the #1 challenge of supply chain management (and how to solve it)

6 River Systems

Mike has over 20 years of experience working with clients to increase their performance in manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, transportation and developing IT strategies. Tal Paperin Tal Paperin was born in the USSR in 1981 and immigrated to Israel in 1990. And we had to shift fast.

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This Month in Logistics News (December 30 – January 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

Yemen-based Houthi militants have been attacking high-value cargo vessels in the Red Sea since November in a show of support for Palestinian Islamist group Hamas fighting Israel in Gaza. Americans are estimated to buy more than $5 trillion of goods this year, making the retail sector a crucial piece of the economy.