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This Week in Logistics News (April 18-22, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Germany, Belgium, Estonia and the U.S., Tech-enabled fulfillment and operations : Manage orders and inventory across distribution centers and suppliers while protecting margins and delighting customers. Here are some details from the article: Starship robots have already covered more than 1,900 miles in the U.K.,

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

Unleashed

The fundamental operations of any dark store can be undertaken with a robust inventory software system , an efficient team of pickers and a store layout optimised for rapid picking. Basic warehouse racking is used to store inventory stock, which is strategically positioned for ease and speed of picking. Why are dark stores on the rise?

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4 Technology Trends Set to Transform Your eCommerce Business

Vinculum

Artificial Intelligence of Things or AIoT has been proved as a major enabler of Supply Chain Management optimization by optimizing revenue, reducing distribution cost, improving supply chain satisfaction, etc. Ghana becomes the first country in the world to deploy drone technology for COVID-19 tests, medical kits and medicine delivery.

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

In a world with an increasing number of political disturbances and mounting pressure to create sustainability, companies in a global market have to design their logistics strategy to meet demand in a cost efficient, optimal way: Plan. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. El Salvador. Equatorial Guinea. Faroe Islands.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. How likely are carriers to agree on endless rate cuts? To anticipate and respond to high customer demand, a modern Transportation Management System (TMS) needs to optimize inventory allocation. 10 questions about Freight Spend Management. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire.

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Mindmap for the Fashion & Luxury Goods Market

Supply Chain Movement

Adequate demand planning and accurate inventory investments are key to successful supply chain management in this fast-moving industry. Companies must invest in and balance their inventories more wisely to ensure optimal on-shelf availability in all commercial outlets. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

The 2015 Annual Third Party Logistics Study also reveals that both sides regard themselves as being successful, and shippers are seeing positive results again this year: an average logistics cost reduction of 9%, an average inventory cost reduction of 5% and an average fixed logistics cost reduction of 15%. Costa Rica.