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This Week in Logistics News (February 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. More recently, the massive scale of China’s solar-manufacturing operations has become an advantage, as it attracts talent, research money and ecosystems of suppliers. The post This Week in Logistics News (February 10 – 16) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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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. He pointed to Estonia as an example: Estonia is a great example of what can happen with a concept like blockchain if you’re able to start with a clean sheet of paper. Digital Freight.

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Case Saarioinen: Improving Processes All the Way from Production to the Consumers

RELEX Solutions

It’s a market leader within the ready meals segment at home and has production and sales in Estonia as well. Historically this has been done quite manually in the industry, but manufacturers are now continuously developing toward more automatic processes and a more customer-oriented approach. Finnish convenience foods manufacturer.

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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. Thorough market research is conducted to shortlist manufacturers that align with the client’s needs and preferences.

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Autonomous Vehicles Maker Clevon Launches in U.S.

Multichannel Merchant

The company was spun out of Estonian automated logistics provider Cleveron in March of this year, and is listed on Nasdaq’s North Baltic Exchange. Clevon has partnerships with logistics providers LaPoste/DPD and DHL Express, and Lithuanian grocer Iki. “Right now, we’re finding talent in the U.S., launch last week.

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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. Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry.

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Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018

Supply Chain Movement

The Netherlands is the best region for a logistics base according to the ‘VerkehrsRundschau Markenstudie ImageRanking’. The market study by VerkehrsRundschau (a leading German magazine with a website about transport and logistics) assessed the attractiveness of the countries close to Germany as a base for logistics activities.