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Walgreens’ Digital Commerce Evolution: Microservices to the Rescue

Logistics Viewpoints

Brian Amend, Senior Director of Supply Chain Systems at Walgreens. But one thing many would agree it means is putting in new applications where none exist, or perhaps more often, tearing out old legacy applications and replacing them with more modern software platforms. But technology has progressed. They generated $132.5

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Hurricane Irma: What We Know So Far

Elementum

Here’s what we know so far: FORECASTS. Virgin Islands. In the Caribbean , the storm is expected to make its presence felt in the Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands by Wednesday, September 6. Storm surges between 7 and 11 feet are expected throughout the British and U.S.

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Hurricane Irma Updates

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Its rapid development from a tropical cone into a weather system the size of Texas continues to be a cause for concern. Six islands in the Bahamas were ordered to evacuate to Nassau, while a state of emergency was also declared in the US Virgin Islands. Here’s what we know: (click to zoom). STORM STATUS. BEST PRACTICES.

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IMO 2020 is Here. Are You Ready?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Ships and carriers will gradually limit SO(X) emissions by replacing the current fuel IFO380 with Very low Sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) or using Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) as fuel or by installing exhausted gas cleaning systems (ECS) for their existing fuel. Virgin Islands, the shipowners and operators incurred a penalty.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems. United States Minor Outlying Islands. Virgin Islands, British. Virgin Islands, U.S.

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

Supply Chain Movement and software vendor Eyefreight have therefore developed this mindmap for Global Logistics Integration, outlining the route to achievement and providing road signs to flag potential hazards along the way. >>Please United States Minor Outlying Islands. Virgin Islands, British. United Kingdom.

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SCM Map Europe: European location decisions remain complex

Supply Chain Movement

The map indicates the actual and forecast growth of the gross domestic product (GDP) of fast-growing countries. The LPI is an interactive benchmarking tool which has been developed to help countries to identify the challenges which are standing in the way of improvements to logistics and trade flows. Virgin Islands, British.

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