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Logistics Bureau Supply Chain and Logistics News Roundup, July 2022

Logistics Bureau

A growing global warehouse capacity crunch. Warehouse Capacity Under Pressure. 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. Hoarding Warehouse Space? The grain blockaded in Ukraine.

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The Belt and Road Initiative: Rail Service between Europe and Asia

CH Robinson Transportfolio

As reported by OSW studies , China determined that rail service between western China, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Europe would best serve the unique needs of these manufacturers. But this solution faced new challenges—including the distance from port services in China. Do you need faster transit times than ocean service can provide?

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Kazakhstan. The 2015 Annual Third Party Logistics Study also reveals that both sides regard themselves as being successful, and shippers are seeing positive results again this year: an average logistics cost reduction of 9%, an average inventory cost reduction of 5% and an average fixed logistics cost reduction of 15%. Isle of Man.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

Kazakhstan. Such a system enables those companies to fulfil orders flexibly by dispatching the goods from various inventory points (e.g. directly from their suppliers, from their own warehouse or even from a retail store). Holy See (Vatican City State). Iran, Islamic Republic of. Isle of Man. Korea, Republic of. Kyrgyzstan.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Inventory stock turns in Days. Inventory management. Warehousing. Inventory levels. But in Supply Chain you would normally expect to see the following standard set, along with those that are more specific to your business needs. DIF – Delivery in Full. DOT – Delivery on Time. DIFOT – Delivery In Full on Time.

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