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Revenues Sagging? Here's How to Thrive in 2016

Demand Solutions

Think Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia. All of that inventory sitting there is probably your largest expense next to headcount. But don’t just cut inventory blindly. You can actually increase your customer service levels at the same time you’re cutting inventory. Meanwhile, the strengthening of the U.S.

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Revenues Sagging? Here's How to Thrive in 2016

Demand Solutions

Think Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia. All of that inventory sitting there is probably your largest expense next to headcount. But don’t just cut inventory blindly. You can actually increase your customer service levels at the same time you’re cutting inventory. Meanwhile, the strengthening of the U.S.

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Is the “shared economy” changing logistics?

Kinaxis

by Alvaro Fernandez Did you know it costs approximately $100 to send an envelope from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to Caracas, Venezuela? General News Inventory management capacity management Capacity planning Logistics shared economy' That’s for three to five day service! New York to London?

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What Supply Chains Can Learn From Switzerland

RFgen

Venezuela ranked last this year partly due to its exposure to natural disasters. This allows those in inventory management to ascertain whether there are too many items to safely store in the warehouse. Of course, it is not only the top-performers that industry leaders could stand to learn from.

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What Supply Chains Can Learn From Switzerland

RFgen

Venezuela ranked last this year partly due to its exposure to natural disasters. This allows those in inventory management to ascertain whether there are too many items to safely store in the warehouse. Of course, it is not only the top-performers that industry leaders could stand to learn from.

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E2open’s 22.4 Technology Update Deepens Network Coverage Across All Supply Chain Ecosystems to Minimize Disruption Risks

E2open

Uncharacteristically large deals can create demand spikes that statistically over-inflate a monthly demand forecast and disrupt future inventory and supply plans. Logistics On-time performance is essential to last-mile logistics.

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The Supply Chain Impacts of the Russian Attack on the Ukraine

NC State SCRC

Although there are inventories of these minerals on hand, the industry is struggling to keep up with current demand, which is rising significantly, meaning the global chip shortage will continue to get worse. Biden is even talking to Venezuela! Officials from the US have been in talks with oil producers aimed at boosting supply.

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