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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

Supply Chain Network

By installing a warehouse in this region, the Company expects to improve its environmental footprint by reducing the number of miles traveled within its distribution network while also reducing costs and improving its customer service levels. Construction of the warehouse is scheduled to be completed in early 2012. .

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The Race for Last Mile Drones

Logistics Viewpoints

However, more and more companies are exploring the use of last mile drones, hoping to bring down the cost of deliveries while improving customer service. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos boldly declared nearly nine years ago that in just a few years, last mile drones would be delivering packages across the country to customer’s front doors.

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5 Ways Outsourcing Warehouse Services to a 3PL Can Save You Money

Kanban Logistics

Focus on core competencies Outsourcing warehousing functions to a 3PL allows your company to concentrate on its core competencies, such as product development, marketing, and customer service. The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is also accessible to much of Eastern North Carolina.

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Episode 90 – Digital Supply Networks with Dr. Ednilson Bernardes

Freight Plus

Dr. Bernardes is a professor and coordinator of the Global Supply Chain Management program at West Virginia University. His first academic job was in Georgia and he was then hired by West Virginia University in 2013 to start a global supply chain management program. . In a GSN, customers are actually connected to the network.

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How to Package and Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, application owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Episode 90 – Digital Supply Networks with Dr. Ednilson Bernardes

Freight Plus

Dr. Bernardes is a professor and coordinator of the Global Supply Chain Management program at West Virginia University. His first academic job was in Georgia and he was then hired by West Virginia University in 2013 to start a global supply chain management program. . In a GSN, customers are actually connected to the network.

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Customer Advisory – Hurricane Michael

CH Robinson Transportfolio

At this time, Southeastern Virginia is preparing for the possibility of tropical storm force winds (34+ knots/39+ mph) beginning late on Thursday, October 11, and continuing on Friday October 12. For conditions and operating status at the terminals, please bookmark the following page on our website – Port of Virginia Operations Alerts.

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