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Speed Bumps on the Road to Growth for China’s 3PLs

MIT Supply Chain

China’s logistics industry is gaining in importance and developing rapidly to support the nation’s manufacturing sector. While China has gained a reputation as a cost effective place for manufacturing, logistical costs (about 18% of the cost of sales) in the country are still very high compared to other developed countries.

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Supply Chain Management:Leveraging Social Media for Improving.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Communication Services. Financial Services. Industrial Manufacturing. Customer Service. Customer Service. AssistEdge – Customer Service Experience. For example, it would make more sense to use the customer data of users located in Northern US, Finland, Germany for a winter jacket.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3-7, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Walgreens and FedEx launching next-day prescription delivery service (USA Today). Alphabet’s Wing is launching a free 10-minute drone delivery trial in Finland (The Verge). CMA CGM and Freightos sign landmark agreement advancing digitization in the shipping industry.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. Together with service provider Arvato, Supply Chain Movement has created a mindmap outlining the route for high-tech supply chains, including road signs indicating potential hazards along the way. >>Please