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How Good is Your Logistics Service Provider?

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Amplifying the shippers voice and giving some power back to the companies actually paying for logistics services that is the core reason why the Shippers Council was formed in in 2020. Or I am evaluating a new global trade management software provider anyone else had good/bad experience with them?

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Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Leveraging the OSI Model for Seamless Logistics

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By applying the ISO OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) seven layer model, traditionally used in networking, to logistics, businesses can achieve a structured framework that enhances communication, reduces friction, and improves collaboration throughout the supply chain. This layer includes trucks, ships, warehouses, and other physical assets.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News December 2nd- December 5th

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Supply Chain & Logistics News December 2nd – December 5th Experts claim that Cyber Monday the Monday following Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days for deliveries followed by the Mondays leading up to Christmas. In 2022, the Postal Service processed more than 11.7 billion mailpieces and packages during the holiday season.

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

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In today’s interconnected global economy, sustainability within supply chains and logistics has become a necessity rather than an option. Transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing collectively contribute significantly to carbon emissions, making these areas critical for meaningful change.

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Lenovo Excels in Supply Chain Planning with a Hybrid Approach

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The high-tech firm is more than a manufacturer of PCs, tablets, smartphones, and servers. The company has more than 2000 suppliers and operates over 30 manufacturing sites. Jack Fiedler : We’re unique in the technology industry. We’ve taken the same hybrid approach from a supply chain technology perspective.

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Key Takeaways from SAP Spend Connect Live

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It is a brilliant tool.” The enterprise software company also announced a new analytics solution covering external workforce management. The transactions are captured in the platform, eliminating “he said, she said” type arguments. The transactions are captured in the platform, eliminating “he said, she said” type arguments.

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Supplier Onboarding is Core to a Digital Supply Chain Transformation

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When you talk to companies that have implemented enterprise or supply chain applications, executives will usually admit that they have under-invested in training and preparing users to use the new technology. Molex implemented a multi-enterprise supply chain network platform from SAP called SAP Business Network. You took 30 days.