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Using Digital Supply Chain Planning to Respond to Market-Changing Disruptions like COVID-19

ToolsGroup

Examples of this include expediting with LTL and air freight and costly in-network transfers from warehouse to warehouse–all of which erode profit margins. Usually disruptive events require redefinition and reconfiguring of the supply chain network in order to identify correct allocation of flows and inventory.

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Embracing the South American Ecommerce Marketplace

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Ecommerce is on the rise in South America. That’s great news for shippers looking to expand their online retail presence in South America. Having the right information is the first step to wading through the muck and mire of this complicated ecommerce marketplace: South America customs vary by country.

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The Future of Inventory Control Software

RFgen

Partially, it means shipping products on time and having an efficient warehouse management system in place, but there are other factors, such as the return on investment. The Future of Warehouse Management. The post The Future of Inventory Control Software appeared first on RFgen.

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The Future of Inventory Control Software

RFgen

Partially, it means shipping products on time and having an efficient warehouse management system in place, but there are other factors, such as the return on investment. The Future of Warehouse Management. The post The Future of Inventory Control Software appeared first on RFgen.

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Keeping Inventory Cool: Challenges of Temperature Control

RFgen

Proper temperature prevents certain inventory from becoming unusable and keeps consumables safe for customers. As markets emerge in India, China and South America, U.S. Keeping pharmaceutical and other medical inventory at proper temperatures ensures products don’t lose potency.

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Keeping Inventory Cool: Challenges of Temperature Control

RFgen

Proper temperature prevents certain inventory from becoming unusable and keeps consumables safe for customers. As markets emerge in India, China and South America, U.S. Keeping pharmaceutical and other medical inventory at proper temperatures ensures products don’t lose potency.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 2-6, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Amazon patents show flying warehouses that send delivery drones to your door (TechCrunch). and South America, collects, cleanses and commercializes logistics trade data from over 50 nations across 5 continents, including key markets in North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the European Union.