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Supply Chain Planning in Emerging Markets: Four Points to Remember

ToolsGroup

Joseph Ludorf, executive director of supply chain at our pharmaceutical customer Cipla Medpro describes their situation this way, “When it comes to transporting medicine, there are strict requirements for each product with regards to temperature control and the type of vehicles in which each can be transported.

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Supply Chain Can Teach Us Much About the Future of Professional  Education

MIT Supply Chain

However, in some ways, it also offers a case study of how new, innovative approaches to professional education are emerging, especially models that leverage the advantages of online learning. Also, soft skills such as communication, the ability to collaborate effectively, change management, and creativity are gaining in currency.

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What are Dark Stores, and How do they Work? [+ case studies]

Unleashed

A third-party delivery partner transports orders by bike, so some weight and size restrictions apply to the service. Borderfree allows customers to shop in their local currency and takes advantage of its speedy, reliable shipping network. Orders can be tracked via the Tesco mobile phone app.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

more near-shoring and larger, less frequent shipments to minimize transportation costs). How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend). TMS for SMB: Breaking Down the Barriers.

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Supply Chain Movement 19 – Software & Leaders

Supply Chain Movement

To arrive at optimal European supply chains it is crucial to consider shifts in economic growth, currency fluctuations and tax reductions in addition to production and distribution costs. 30 | Case study: 3M doubles its truck load factor. . • Acquisition of GT Nexus Underlines Infor’s Focus on Supply Chain. 14 | SCM Map Europe.

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2020 Requires Big Wings and Feet

Supply Chain Shaman

Most budgets are completed in currency at a brand level. Most can only measure functional costs—transportation, manufacturing, and procurement. The agenda shares case study work by members on blockchain, supplier onboarding, and sharing of data. Time horizon. The supply chain forecast is a rolling forecast.

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10 Key Building Blocks for your Export Marketing Success

GlobalTranz

Case Study | How We Grew Export Sales by 3000%. You need to identify any new skills needed by your personnel to handle new business and establish to what extent your business can operate in the local currency and language. Language, currency and cultural business practices can all prove to be sales blockers.