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Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Continue to Stabilize in March and Q1-2023

Supply Chain Matters

Further concerning was that the volume of warehouse finished goods inventories rose to the greatest extent in four months. Counties reaching PMI new highs were noted as Greece and Spain with Italy having expansion level activity levels in March. New export orders also fell.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

degrees Fahrenheit, in Greece on July 10, 1977. A few months ago, a British broadcaster reported that Amazon is destroying millions of items of unsold stock at one of its 24 UK warehouses every year, including smart TVs, laptops, drones, and hairdryers. This would eclipse the hottest verified temperature on the continent, which is 118.4

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Then to Now: 90 Years of Logistics History

3PL Insights

The Beginning: The history of logistics actually begins in ancient Greece and was used to transport military goods during wars. The company started off as Central Detroit Warehouse Company (CDW) and opened its first warehouse in the heart of downtown Detroit. This is where its valued-added packaging services began in 1976.

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Will the Downturn Signal an Upturn?

Supply Chain Shaman

First it was the downturn in Southern Europe, followed by the economic crisis in Greece and now the devaluation of the Yuan. To accomplish this, it is critical to develop collaborative workflows is essential, and the use of channel data helps to see the flows from the channel partners warehouse to the point of purchase.

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Global Wide Production PMI Levels Unchanged in February 2024

Supply Chain Matters

After a long spell of reducing inventories in order to cut costs, factories are now increasingly rebuilding warehouse stock levels, driving up demand for inputs and pushing production higher at a pace not seen since early 2022.” Stronger performance was noted for Greece and Ireland , both reporting 24 and so month highs, respectively.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 4 – 10)

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehouse break-ins, accounting scams, and oil tampering are on the rise in the olive growing regions of Greece, Spain, and Italy. Spanish police have said they recently retrieved 91 tons of stolen olives, and in February, six people were arrested in southern Greece for the theft of eight tons of olive oil. billion as U.S.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Globally, warehousing is outsourced by 67%. In comparison, according to Fraunhofer Institute, warehousing is outsourced by 54% in Germany, which is the largest logistics market in Europe. Falkland Islands (Malvinas). Faroe Islands. French Guiana. French Polynesia. French Southern Territories. Guadeloupe. Guinea-bissau.