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Logistics in Latin America: A Mosaic of Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

Talking Logistics

See the recent election results in Argentina and Venezuela , and the issues facing Brazil’s president and economy , as examples. So importers and their customs brokers and 3PLs have to be extra focused and diligent to make sure goods are cleared and moved quickly from the fiscal warehouse to the final destination. Here in the U.S.

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Revenues Sagging? Here's How to Thrive in 2016

Demand Solutions

Think Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia. In short, it’s difficult to forecast healthy economic results in just about any geographic region or industry. Just days ago, JPMorgan announced that its annual profits had reached a record level. Take a look at your warehouse. 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. In short, it’s difficult to forecast healthy economic results in just about any geographic region or industry. Just days ago, JPMorgan announced that its annual profits had reached a record level. Take a look at your warehouse. Meanwhile, the strengthening of the U.S.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time phased. DOT – Delivery on Time. DIFOT – Delivery In Full on Time. Many people get really confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Which ones to use?… … How many to use? Of course they need to be SMART.

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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. According to the management consulting services company, adopting a holistic view allows supply chain management to see threats not just in certain facets of the process but in the supply chain as a whole. The Importance of Supply Chain Resilience.

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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. According to the management consulting services company, adopting a holistic view allows supply chain management to see threats not just in certain facets of the process but in the supply chain as a whole. The Importance of Supply Chain Resilience.

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Why Is It So Hard to Find Good Help These Days?

Material Handling & Logistics

It’s one of those nagging dilemmas that just doesn’t seem to have an answer. MH&L’s Editorial Advisory Board tackles some of the toughest topics facing the supply chain today. Participating in the 2018 roundtable (in alphabetical order) are: ? Tan Miller, director of the Global Supply Chain Management Program, Rider University. ?