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Delivery is the Product: Takeaways from Transplace’s Shipper Symposium 2018

Talking Logistics

It’s the reason why a growing number of companies are starting to view logistics as a competitive weapon instead of just a cost center. It’s the reason why more than 300 people attended this year’s Shipper Symposium: to learn about the trends shaping the industry and to discuss how to rewrite the rules for success moving forward.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Labor shortages in transportation and warehousing are quick to make headlines, but job opportunities across the supply chain continue to go unfilled despite promising pay and benefits. New spending records are expected for jewelry ($6.4 billion), flowers ($2.6

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

SCMDOJO

Comprehensive Services: Offers a broader range of services, including market research, logistics coordination, and risk mitigation. Logistics and Shipment Management: Smooth Transitions Across Borders Coordinating the logistics of shipping goods across borders is a complex task.

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What are Dark Stores, and How do they Work? [+ case studies]

Unleashed

More common in the grocery and whole food sectors, dark stores are becoming increasingly prevalent in fashion, big box retail and the homeware & furniture industries. Seek out locations in nearby industrial locations that offer lower rents and offer better access for delivery vehicles and easy dispatch.

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. El Salvador. Equatorial Guinea.

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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. El Salvador. Equatorial Guinea.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Many people get really confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Cost as a percentage of sales (Logistics or Supply Chain). Transportation. Total logistics cost. Supply Chain KPIs are Essential – The Right Ones! Which ones to use?… … How many to use?

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