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Say Customer Service and Mean It

Supply Chain Shaman

The organization is not clear on accepting special requests and expedited shipping policies, often resulting in a lower margin. Dan, new to the job, failed to remove the shipping bolts from the back of the washer. Starbucks redesigned their cups for the Grande product, and the flimsy cups were a source of constant spills and burns.

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Ripped from the Headlines: More Supply Chain Trends in the News

Talking Logistics

Lingerie maker Victoria’s Secret looks to uncover supply chain issues (Reuters) and Target invests in Minneapolis start-up that helps retailers monitor supply chains (StarTribune). L Brands is the latest in a growing number of U.S. L Brands is the latest in a growing number of U.S.

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28 supply chain professionals share the biggest challenges of supply chain management

6 River Systems

For example, a certain product is ready to be shipped from the manufacturing facility. Some companies are having to retract and tighten up production and inventory levels to ride out the storm, while others are finding innovative work-arounds to get their goods shipped and imported with respect to packaging, labeling and logistics.