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The Ultimate Guide to Contract Logistics: What You Need to Know

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Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics?

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Supply Chain Analytics: Benefits, Challenges & Architecture

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The components of BI include data warehouses, data marts, query and reporting tools, decision support systems, forecasting technology, document warehouses and management systems, knowledge management software, mapping tools and visualization technology.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

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However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g., Supply Chain Execution excellence (warehousing and transportation) improves asset utilisation, capacity and throughput whilst reducing the variable costs associated with warehousing and distribution.

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Supply Chain Agenda of Hildur Gylfadóttir, Supply Chain Manager at Össur

Supply Chain Movement

Hildur Gylfadóttir, Supply Chain Manager, Logistics, Össur. While R&D remains in Iceland it has operational centers in the Americas, Europe, Asia and it employs around 2,300 people across 18 locations. I have a supply chain team of ten people and we purchase all the raw materials for production in Iceland.

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Seasoned Leadership in Actionâ„¢! An Interview with Michael Massetti, VP at Gartner!

Supply Chain Game Changer

All of my grandparents emigrated from Europe in the 1900s before starting their families here. The first huge project I was part of at Dell was our transformation from paper documents in the computer boxes for businesses to what we called E-Docs for electronic documentation. I’m the oldest of 3 children.

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Top 15 Considerations for Selecting 4PL Logistics Partners

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When it comes to effective and profitable road transport management, it is undeniably crucial you get a reliable 4PL provider to handle your logistics. First, understand the difference between 3PL and 4PL in logistics. 3PLs focus on various logistical areas and topographical locations. What is 4PL?

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

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But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s uncover the mystery behind the role of sourcing agencies and see how they make the job of buying things much simpler. They play a big role in making sure the whole process of buying things goes smoothly from start to finish.