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The Competitive Advantage with David Bell and Peter Rentschler

The Logistics of Logistics

He has advised carriers and 3PLs to create and implement long-term strategies enabled through organizational change and operational efficiency. Passionate about the future of freight, Peter and Metafora are moved by the impact people and technology have on businesses, and the ability each have to make substantial impacts tomorrow.

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A Chat with Katie Kinraid

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

I began to focus on the use of technology and strategy to help logistics companies tackle growing consumer demand – the new “need it now” culture. BluJay customers include five of the top 10 food and beverage companies, 32 of the top 40 LSPs, and 24 of the top 25 freight forwarders.

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Asia Supply Chain Excellence Report: Issue, January 2013

Tompkins Blog

Lack of transparency makes it difficult to know a vendors financial standing, although transparency is slowly improving. China does not have the coastal exposure that countries such as Japan and the Philippines have, so the impacts of typhoons are generally limited to delays in ocean and air freight. Supplier bankruptcy.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

10 questions about Freight Spend Management. There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. How likely are carriers to agree on endless rate cuts? And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. Philippines.

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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 Philippines. Norfolk Island. Northern Mariana Islands. Palestinian Territory, Occupied.