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The Forecasting Accuracy Bugaboo

Logistics Viewpoints

When it comes to running a company, when things break down executives have traditionally said “we need to improve our forecasting!” Unfortunately, most companies cannot, and will never be able to, consistently rely on highly accurate forecasts. Would better forecasting accuracy be a good thing? Absolutely!

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Best AI Tools for Supply Chain and Logistics: The Ultimate Guide for 2024

ThroughPut

Strategically, it provides Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) with insights into how each decision affects the company’s finances. The What and Why of AI Tools for Supply Chain There is a reason why everyone is talking about AI tools and why people are driven to make impulsive purchases of AI-powered tools.

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Most Popular Blog Posts of 2012

The Logistics of Logistics

Five Lessons from Military Logistics. Military folks excel in logistics because they focus on the five areas below and we would all be wise to do the same. Regardless of which branch of the military or specific job responsibilities, the military instills core values into every soldier. Core Values / Culture.

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Summary of Development and Manufacture Contracts in the Aerospace and Defense Industries

NC State SCRC

These contracts include the overall aircraft contract from the governments for military and subcontracts for commercial (civil) aircraft systems originating from public/private companies. to subcontracting companies, known as “tier 1”. Thirdly, consolidation of companies has reduced the quantity of competitors domestically.

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Travel to Compliance and Efficiency with Supply Chain Mapping

RFgen

For instance, some services provide visual representations of supplier connections that require companies to enter their own data. Four executives from the company were found guilty in 2011 of unlawfully exporting firearm parts and received sentencing in August 2016. All too often, companies do not put enough value on trade compliance.

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Travel to Compliance and Efficiency with Supply Chain Mapping

RFgen

For instance, some services provide visual representations of supplier connections that require companies to enter their own data. Four executives from the company were found guilty in 2011 of unlawfully exporting firearm parts and received sentencing in August 2016. All too often, companies do not put enough value on trade compliance.

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Experts Choice Of Top Online Logistics Resources

Freightos

The businessman’s news source of choice, global export and import volumes (as well as buying trendings) are key to informing supply chain professionals. Until recently the Senior Analyst at Transport Intelligence, Cathy recently created her own consultancy company at Logistics Trends and Insights. Cathy Roberson. cmroberson06.