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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. The links below are paid links.

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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. The links below are paid links.

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Cost of Goods Sold Formula (with examples)

Unleashed

The Cost of Goods Sold formula is: Opening Inventory + Purchases + Production Costs – Closing Inventory = Cost of Goods Sold Below, we explain what the cost of goods sold (COGS) is, why it’s important for product businesses, and how to calculate COGS using the cost of goods sold formula. What is cost of goods sold?

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Save The Supply Chain Leader From Groupthink

Supply Chain Shaman

Wall Street Journal Headline on Retailers Using Containers to Store Excess Inventories. Warehouses are full, and supply chain leaders are using containers as overflow warehouses adding to port snarls. Warehouses are full, and supply chain leaders are using containers as overflow warehouses adding to port snarls.

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Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile

Enterra Insights

.”[1] For all practical purposes, the last mile begins when products arrive at the warehouse, which has sparked great interest warehouse space. … An increase in online shopping has furthered the trend, creating greater demand for warehouses to hold ordered items. As Robert J. ” 4) Utilize real-time tracking.

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Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile

Enterra Insights

.”[1] For all practical purposes, the last mile begins when products arrive at the warehouse, which has sparked great interest warehouse space. … An increase in online shopping has furthered the trend, creating greater demand for warehouses to hold ordered items. As Robert J. ” 4) Utilize real-time tracking.

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Arkieva Supply Chain Scope: As Ecommerce Businesses Boom, Distribution Center Availability Becomes Scarce

Arkieva

Continuing growth in ecommerce is fueling a tight market for distribution and fulfillment centers space, either leased, purchased or through a partner, as companies look to expand their networks to meet growing consumer demand for rapid parcel delivery. in 2015, of which 50% to 75% comprised warehouses. Source: Multichannel Merchant.