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The Supply Chain Impact of Europe’s Refugee Crisis

Kinaxis

According to a recent UNHCR report , nearly 60 million people were forcibly displaced in 2014 from countries such as Iraq, Eritrea, and Afghanistan. Several companies and projects have emerged to address this critical question. The goal is to reduce the lead time and costs required to service refugee camps.

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How Consumer Behavior is Changing

Enterra Insights

He drew that conclusion from recent surveys and an interview with Shalabh Shalabh, Chief Growth Officer at LatentView Analytics. Kaul insists, “Consumer packaged goods companies who use artificial intelligence are finding a shortcut to the new normal.”. Drenik believes we are beginning to see a crystallization of consumer behavior.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. In other cases, we simply fail to see the forest for the trees when making predictions. Of course, what happens in the U.S.

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Behind the Numbers of the SCRC Supply Management Index

NC State SCRC

The SCRC’s Supply Management Maturity Index was highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal article , that identified the companies best prepared to weather the storm ahead in terms of supply chain disruptions. Secondary data sources are published available databases, reports, websites, and so on. Manufacturers or the U.S.

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Logistics Service Providers (LSP): 3PL vs 4PL vs 5PL

SCMDOJO

Callarman, 2020) Ergo, working with the correct LSP may further help an organization to optimize expeditiously and plan for potential growth. Whereby, the 2PL entails a business utilizing a differentiated transport company, referred to as a subcontractor, to convey its products.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

The Suez Canal Company's shares were purchased by Great Britain in 1874, making it the sole owner. The company's subsequent financial collapse was reportedly the biggest of the 19th century. The concessioning of its port terminal facilities was the first step in the privatization strategy the Panama Canal Authority took.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

For this reason, KPIs are essential for any business improvement strategy. Purchasing and supplier management. Why Do Companies Have Too Many KPIs? A KPI is a metric… but not just any metric. A KPI is a metric… but not just any metric. Inventory management. Production/manufacturing.

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