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FedEx Founder Fred Smith Dies at 80

Supply Chain Digest

He did two tours in Vietnam and was awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star, and two Purple Hearts. Without those constraints, FedEx could afford to buy larger planes and by 1983 had revenue over $1 billion. Mike Ledyard Vested Program Faculty, Vested Way / University ofTennessee Posted on: Aug, 04 2017 Excellent article.

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Power Your Business Sustainably Through Solar Energy

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As a leading energy and urban solutions provider, Sembcorp has more than 5.7GW of renewable energy portfolio across key markets such as Singapore, Vietnam China, India and the UK. Your Questions Answered: What is a power purchase agreement? Partnering with Sembcorp to achieve your sustainability targets.

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What is the Biggest Blind Spot in Your Supply Chain?

Talking Logistics

An interruption in delivery of parts from a partner in Europe can therefore also have implications in China,” said [Markus Duesmann, BMW board member in charge of purchasing and supplier network]. struck Vietnam. As reported in the Wall Street Journal last week: “Automotive value chains are international.

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Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Changing Landscape of Supply Chain Executives Traditionally, supply chain executives excelled in managing functions like transportation, warehousing, inventory, and production planning but supply chain process extends beyond the firm, involving global relationships with suppliers and customers.

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Made in America vs. Assembled in America – Defining Terms!

Supply Chain Game Changer

It may say “Manufactured in USA with Foreign Parts” or “Made in USA” but include some assembly in Vietnam. As the labeling process in the USA is shaded in nuance and can be confusing, it is up to consumers to research the products they buy to know where their goods come from. these labels are all permitted under the FTC.

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Last Mile has the Potential to Evolve From Cost Center to Revenue Driver: Nishith Rastogi, Founder & CEO, Locus

Locus

At the symposium, they spoke about the on-ground realities that make last-mile optimization a mandate for companies, how a data-driven approach is essential for last-mile excellence and shared key insights from Locus’ journey of becoming a real-world ready dispatch management platform. Last-mile excellence is no more optional.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres. Most benefits will likely lie in outsourced logistics, although a competent contract manufacturer with a strong service ethos can also support you in delivering service excellence.