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Logistics Bureau Supply Chain and Logistics News Roundup, July 2022

Logistics Bureau

If the war in Ukraine encourages companies to stockpile inventory, it is only the latest of several factors driving divergence from the once-dominant lean supply chain model. That shift has seen enterprises distance themselves from just-in-time and lean practices and hedge against supply shocks by judicious inventory stockpiling.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems. Kazakhstan. Companies have an ever-growing need for systems integration, not only internally but also externally with their chain partners. Holy See (Vatican City State). Isle of Man.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

To anticipate and respond to high customer demand, a modern Transportation Management System (TMS) needs to optimize inventory allocation. A TMS with inventory allocation enables shippers to monitor shipments down to the package level. Kazakhstan. Holy See (Vatican City State). Iran, Islamic Republic of. Isle of Man.

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

Kazakhstan. To meet changing consumer demand worldwide, a company needs a global transport management system that accomplishes four key goals. First, the system must calculate the optimal route from origin to destination, regardless of transportation modality. Holy See (Vatican City State). Iran, Islamic Republic of. Kyrgyzstan.

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Mindmap for the Fashion & Luxury Goods Market

Supply Chain Movement

Adequate demand planning and accurate inventory investments are key to successful supply chain management in this fast-moving industry. Kazakhstan. Companies must invest in and balance their inventories more wisely to ensure optimal on-shelf availability in all commercial outlets. Holy See (Vatican City State). Isle of Man.