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Why Digitalizing Sourcing is a Must for Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

The key to this lies with sourcing. Before diving further, let us define what sourcing is. Sourcing is the practice of finding and selecting suppliers for a range of services (e.g., transportation, warehousing) or materials – direct, indirect, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), goods for resale.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 21 – 27)

Logistics Viewpoints

I also had the benefit of attending a beautiful location, The Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. Amazon Aims to Sublet, End Warehouse Leases as Online Sales Cool. households across six states – Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Texas, Utah and Virginia. This conference included a lot of great content and interesting discussions.

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Supply Chain Predictions for 2022 and Beyond

Logistics Viewpoints

As organizations look for reducing dependencies on concentrated sources of supply, Eastern Europe, Mexico, and South Asian countries will start providing viable alternatives to the current manufacturing powerhouse countries. As demand for last mile logistics intensifies, warehouses become the prime candidates for automation.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 8 – 14)

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All Mars’ products in Europe to be sourced with 100% sustainable cocoa. DHL Supply Chain to hire 12,000 warehouse employees ahead of peak season. Retailers add amenities to warehouses to attract workers. Autonomous mobile robots have moved beyond the warehouse and are in the process of testing home deliveries. As of Oct.

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Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)

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Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43 Smith 4.

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The Case for Real-Time Perpetual Inventory Signals in Manufacturing

ToolsGroup

In this blog post, we’ll explore the challenges of inventory management in today’s manufacturing landscape , discuss the importance of a “single source of truth” for global inventory, and introduce a powerful solution that can help manufacturers transform their operations and drive profitability. Let’s take a closer look.

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Supply Chain Design Crosses the Chasm

Logistics Viewpoints

Pop up warehouses, micro fulfillment centers, and warehousing-on-demand are all examples of how the nodes are becoming increasingly dynamic. in chemical engineering from the University of Florida and his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology at Madras. He received his Ph.D.