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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

CEVA was responsible for delivering hundreds of parts to the GM Kokomo, Indiana, facility, in the U.S., CEVA Logistics is taking a lead in the air cargo industry to reduce the logistics-related impact on the environment at the source by creating demand for more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). 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. The question becomes, is there a contract at all, and if so, whose terms govern – the Buyers or the Suppliers? Contract Negotiation Enhancing Supplier Relations.

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Mastering Menards Delivery through Retail Specialized Logistics

Zipline Logistics

Menards services 12 distribution centers throughout its territory with facilities in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Michigan, Missouri, and South Dakota. When working with Menards, it is essential to assess your network and capabilities to ensure that your orders can ship for reasonable costs.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity. California.

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Analytics Leaders Discuss the Internet of Things

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Management teams and employees are providing enhanced value to customers by combining internal data warehouses with IoT sources to support order optimization, pricing, and capacity decisions,” C.H. Robinson Director of Finance Mike Meier noted while moderating the Supply Chain Analytics portion of the forum.

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Which States are Making the Grade in Logistics?

Material Handling & Logistics

The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S. With three maritime ports that together rank 7th in waterborne shipping, Indiana provides the only statewide port system with direct waterway access to two U.S.

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Optimizing Ecommerce Warehouse Costs: Spend Less, Gain More

ShipBob

This typically accounts for packaging materials and order shipping. This includes costs related to labor, material handling, packing materials and supplies, transportation, and shipping insurance to name a few. Or can you use a consolidation warehouse to minimize shipping costs? custom packaging, marketing inserts, etc.),