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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. Terrorism : The recent terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, coupled with the ongoing instability in Syria and Iraq and the spread of ISIS, have raised the risk for terrorism-related supply chain disruptions in 2016.

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Logistics Service Providers (LSP): 3PL vs 4PL vs 5PL

SCMDOJO

In this effort, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) are essential because they provide a variety of supply chain management solutions that simplify warehouse operations, order processing, and transportation. LSPs generally endow tremendous inventory management and warehousing solutions, conveyance of orders and international logistics.

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Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

Together with Consafe Logistics, a supplier of supply chain execution software, Supply Chain Movement has created this Supply Chain Execution Mindmap to outline the route, including road signs indicating potential hazards along the way. >>Please Guinea-bissau. Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands. Holy See (Vatican City State).

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Purchasing and supplier management. Warehousing. There is really nothing wrong with capturing a lot of metrics, especially with today’s powerful analytics software solutions to help. Later in this article we’ll look at some examples of functional and cross functional KPIs. Inventory management. Transportation.

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How Consumer Behavior is Changing

Enterra Insights

We’re seeing accelerated usage of omnichannel retail, pickup and home delivery is prospering, social influencers are growing in importance as is live eCommerce, subscription services are on the rise, and there’s a growing desire for smart ‘touchless’ solutions.” ” Footnotes. [1]