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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The overarching rule that all actions taken are meant to meet the needs of the present society without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs, is a key driver. CEVA was responsible for delivering hundreds of parts to the GM Kokomo, Indiana, facility, in the U.S., pandemic response.

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Procurement & Suppliers: Paying Attention to Terms & Conditions to Keep Supplier Relations Postitive

GlobalTranz

For example, in one Indiana case, Tyler Pipe Industries, Inc. The Seller went forward and manufactured and shipped the two piping units, accompanied by an invoice. This dispute presents a classic Battle of the Forms example. Contract Negotiation Enhancing Supplier Relations. Buyer”) and Maxon Corp.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 3-7, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Wal-Mart’s next move against Amazon: More warehouses, faster shipping (Reuters). According to the press release: MIT, established in 1983, operates in all sectors where technology is present, among them hi-tech, pharmaceuticals, banking and vending. Rand McNally Launches Next Generation E-Log and Fleet Management Device.

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Analytics Leaders Discuss the Internet of Things

CH Robinson Transportfolio

According to McFadden, “The IoT will continue to surprise us and present opportunities and challenges. The consensus indicated firms that harness the power of data to the betterment of their customer base, while ensuring consumer privacy, will be most successful. There will be social issues and unintended consequences.”.

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The missing link in automotive contract manufacturing

DELMIA Quintiq

Fast forward 100 years and a very different image materializes: the customer of the present demands variety. All parts of the R-class vehicles will be assembled and painted on AM General’s production line in Mishawaka, Indiana. The answer is simple: Collaboration. Collaborative planning assures delivery performance.

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Facing Hard Times, Shippers Find Innovative Solutions

Intelligent Audit

Postal Service announced intentions to consolidate roughly 21% of delivery units into large-scale shipping centers. The first of the new shipping and delivery centers will open in Atlanta, GA, in the fall of this year, with more than 100 additional sites under consideration nationwide. . million metric tons. .

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S. When customers order items not stocked at one of Belk’s fulfillment centers, those items are shipped directly from the vendor. PST will ship the same day. In early 2013, Belk launched a vendor-direct program.