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Economic Aspects of Supply Chains

American Global Logistics

According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) the cost of U.S. business logistics amounts to 9.1% The cost of U.S. business logistics reflects the highest percentage of GDP in history. The uncertainty of that will challenge policymakers to adopt new strategies.

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10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Iran and Spain were highly infected. For far too long Supply Chain has been considered a back office, transactional functions placing purchasing orders and moving and receiving goods. Taking Total Cost of Ownership Seriously. Don’t Overlook the Role of Reverse Logistics. Italy locked down the country. And the U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

I thought I understood all the major supply chain implications of the pandemic until I began reading Yossi Sheffi’s new book The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy beyond Covid-19. The potential supply chain impacts of this conflict dwarf any other supply chain news that might be reported. Oil Prices Jump.

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UAE’s Top eCommerce Companies

Vinculum

The company, renowned for its large selection of goods and competitive rates, also has a substantial reward points program that provides considerable savings on purchases. Additionally, it has customers in GCC nations and Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and other Middle Eastern markets. Basharacare.com. Sharafdg.com .

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

The load break at both ends of dry canals, which increases costs and delays and limits economies of scale on the overland route, is their biggest drawback. Nevertheless, they offer possibilities for routes that may encourage domestic imports and exports as well as the growth of logistical activities. A total of $1.32

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I Will Be Wrong Again: Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2017

Talking Logistics

This is not only true for financial investments, but also for supply chain and logistics predictions. Like I said last year, making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target: sometimes you get lucky and hit the mark; other times you miss the bullseye by a mile.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Many people get really confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Cost as a percentage of sales (Logistics or Supply Chain). For this reason, KPIs are essential for any business improvement strategy. Purchasing and supplier management. Which ones to use?…

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