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New Bookends: The Tale of Supply Chain Global Leaders in Consumer Products

Supply Chain Shaman

These giants drove slight improvements in operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) despite a slowing economy. Over the past two years, P&G made impressive gains in operating margin and inventory turns, but the company failed to equal the ROIC test for asset utilization. Good Times Ahead.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

The 2015 Annual Third Party Logistics Study also reveals that both sides regard themselves as being successful, and shippers are seeing positive results again this year: an average logistics cost reduction of 9%, an average inventory cost reduction of 5% and an average fixed logistics cost reduction of 15%. Cook Islands.

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Become A Top Seller on Noon

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Studies cite that close to 48% of shoppers in the GCC region visit multiple online sites to look for products, make comparisons and finally make a purchase. Owning a valid trading license and being a registered company in the UAE, KSA and Egypt are the two important prerequisites for being a seller on Noon. Registration. Fulfilment.