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This Week in Logistics News (April 18-22, 2016)

Talking Logistics

But let’s not let the elevator bring us down, let’s go crazy…after this week’s supply chain and logistics news. Germany, Belgium, Estonia and the U.S., As reported by Robbie Whelan in the Wall Street Journal: Trucking companies say too many big rigs are plying the market, driving down the rates they can charge customers.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

is trying to build its own solar-manufacturing supply chain almost from scratch and supporting the effort with sizable subsidies. The supply chain and workforce that make up the sector are constantly evolving. And within the sector, the warehousing and storage category has added the most jobs.

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

SCMDOJO

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. Specializing in industrial engineering, lean manufacturing, and B2B sourcing, they work with businesses of all sizes, offering expertise in supply chain processes, continuous improvement, and leadership.

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

Unleashed

If you think it’s just a trend for huge grocery companies, think again: retailers like Nordstrom have leapt aboard, and delivery start-ups have raised billions in funding in recent years. Dark stores do use physical outlets, but these spaces are eCommerce warehouses, distribution centres or micro-fulfilment hubs.

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Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

Such huge pressure on sales is also dragging the supply chain department(s) towards an ever-higher service level. Mindmap Supply Chain Execution 24/7. To ensure successful supply chain execution, the company must take these external developments into account: Plan. Choose country. Afghanistan.

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Talent development essential for supply chain leaders

Supply Chain Movement

Supply chain leaders have gained an ever-stronger position in the world of business over recent years. Talent development can make an important contribution to the execution of their supply chain strategies, but not all leaders pay the same amount of attention to this topic. You need a kind of Superman or Wonder Woman.”.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems. The GT Nexus trans-company platform makes it easy for connected companies to share their planning within the chain.