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How to excel in last mile delivery

DELMIA Quintiq

Grocery retailers that want to excel in this space — while protecting their bottom line — need to optimize their logistics planning. They can choose where and when they want their purchases delivered; retailers trying to outdo each other are providing shoppers with flexibility through more delivery options, faster speed and even lower prices.

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Accelerate Your Business with this B2B e-Commerce Checklist

QAD

Another great resource is QAD’s eBook: Preparing for the B2B E-commerce Tidal Wave. In the age of the Amazon B2C, buy-it-now, get-it-now landscape, B2B buyers are finding themselves also wanting the quick and easy shopping experience B2C companies offer, and some actually excel at. The Value of B2B e-Commerce.

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Excel, ERP and Legacy Apps, Oh My! What Technology is Supporting Your S&OP Process?

Kinaxis

It never ceases to surprise me when I hear how many enterprises entrust a mission-critical task to the desktop spreadsheet software Excel®. Consider the Supply Chain Insights report, Research in Review (Nov 2014), that states: “Many companies have five to 30 Enterprise Resource Planning systems and two to three supply chain planning systems.

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A Practical Guide to Using Digital Tachograph Tools!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Having an excellent business fleet is one of the secrets of highly successful companies. The increasing cost of fuel, car maintenance and purchasing of vehicles can drain a company’s resources. Requirement For Using Digital Tachograph Download. Download Digital Tachograph Data. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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How to excel in last mile delivery

DELMIA Quintiq

Grocery retailers that want to excel in this space — while protecting their bottom line — need to optimize their logistics planning. They can choose where and when they want their purchases delivered; retailers trying to outdo each other are providing shoppers with flexibility through more delivery options, faster speed and even lower prices.

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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. He has an MBA from UCLA. Our Rating: 5/5 4.

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What Does a Procurement Manager Do? Job Description and Requirements

SCMDOJO

As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck. Additionally, procurement managers must stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in order to make informed purchasing decisions.