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Navigating Global Supply Chain Disruptions: Strategies for Resilience

SCMDOJO

Another reason to map your supply chain is so you can comply with the legislation that is required from all the countries that your inventory is moving to and from. It’s common for Westerners to go to China to visit manufacturers so they can get a better idea of what exactly goes into creating and shipping thousands of products at once.

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National Logistics Day 2023

Enterra Insights

They write, “The logistics industry first started to take form when Marco Polo traveled to China on the Silk Road. His detailed written record paved the way for future traders and merchants traveling between Europe and China. More than 50 million people are employed worldwide in the field of logistics!

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What is 3PL? A Complete Guide to Third-Party Logistics

Unleashed

When your business is receiving more orders than it’s possible to fulfil in-house, third-party logistics (3PL) can mean the difference between disappointing customers and capitalising on that success. In this guide to third-party logistics: What is 3PL? Access to better systems and technologies.

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7 Supply Chain Lessons from Alibaba Founder Jack Ma

Supply Chain Opz

Many people think the success of Alibaba is derived from the fact that China is one of the biggest economies on the planet with the population over 1.411 billion people (and about 400 million people are already their customers.) Understand customer behavior Many people believe the advantage of Alibaba group is that they don't carry inventory.

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7 Traits of Great Supply Chain Leader: A Case Study of Tim Cook

Supply Chain Opz

The company held $500 million of inventory which was about 2 months coverage, much more than those of the other technology companies. Jobs also run the day-to-day operations, which resulted in the relationship problems with key vendors and third party logistics providers. He always prioritize his tasks efficiently.

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3PL pick and pack to benefit retailers

20Cube Logistics

3PL, or third-party logistics, refers to a company outsourcing part or all of its logistics requirements to a provider. 3PL companies specialise in logistics, whereas keeping logistics housed internally means you have a limited team without specialisation. Benefits of 3PL for Your Supply Chain. Cost Savings.

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The Future of Third-Party Logistics Beyond COVID: Where Do We Go from Here

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

To understand what’s going on with third-party logistics , we had an extensive discussion with four industry thought leaders at BR Williams. The pandemic exposed a supply shock, our supply chain’s dependence on China for pharmaceuticals, critical medical supplies like KN95 masks, and other household essentials.