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Last-Mile Success - Closer and Faster

Cathy Roberson

Innovel provided last-mile delivery, installation, and white-glove capabilities for 'big and bulky' products across the US and Puerto Rico. Indeed, positioning inventory closer to customers and providing fast and efficient delivery is the key to success for retailers in terms of financial and customer satisfaction.

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How the Supply Chain Can Thrive in the Face of Natural Disasters

Material Handling & Logistics

In a similar fashion, when Puerto Rico was struck by Hurricane Maria last year, the supply chain of two of the island’s most important industries—pharmaceuticals and medical devices—ground to a complete halt. How then can your business protect itself from the risks of such overwhelming supply chain disruptions?

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, drug manufacturing plants were faced with production delays, fueling nationwide shortages of basic medicines. This inventory glut crowded warehouses, eventually forcing companies to cut back on their new orders to clear out their backed-up storage facilities.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, drug manufacturing plants were faced with production delays, fueling nationwide shortages of basic medicines. This inventory glut crowded warehouses, eventually forcing companies to cut back on their new orders to clear out their backed-up storage facilities.