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This Week in Logistics News (August 17-21, 2015)

Talking Logistics

One of the emails I did keep and read with interest was the first item in this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Infor to Acquire GT Nexus. GEODIS acquires OHL (Ozburn-Hessey Logistics) and enhances its Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics offering in the US. OHL’s annual revenue is reported at €1.2

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What is a 3PL Warehouse Management System?

Kanban Logistics

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the role of the WMS in the warehouse, and the benefits it can bring to 3PL inventory management and other vital functions. . Avoid systems investments: While the capabilities of WMS systems are indispensable to modern businesses, they can come with a hefty price tag.

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23 logistics professionals share the #1 way to reduce logistics costs

6 River Systems

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 trillion on logistics and transportation services in the United States in 2018, an increase of 11.4% Overall, logistics spending in 2018 reached 8% of U.S.

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Career advice: Keeping your edge as a supply chain professional in the face of change!

Kinaxis

by Dr. Madhav Durbha There is a standalone vehicle emission check shop that I visit to get my car checked prior to the annual tag renewal. Just recently, I was talking to a youngster studying industrial engineering with specialization in SCM. Let’s talk about the implications of this for supply chain professionals.

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29 warehouse & automation experts share insights on how warehouse robots will impact industry employment

6 River Systems

There’s no question that innovative technologies aid in logistics and supply chain management, but when it comes to the many labor-intensive processes that take place in the warehouse, some fear that robots could make human warehouse workers obsolete. But what does that mean for industry employment? It also points to smarter use.

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Insight on how 3PL handles eCommerce Returns for B2B and B2C Retail Brands

Vinculum

Why Third-party Logistics? However, logistics is one of the areas where complexity arises as one moves from physical retail to e-commerce. That is where the third-party logistics retailing comes into picture.The complexity, which comes along with e-commerce, makes a strong case for hiring a third-party logistics provider.

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Blockchain: The Technology Reshaping SCM!

Supply Chain Game Changer

especially procurement and logistics?—?in It was reported in mid-June by Zion Market Research that global “blockchain technology in supply chain management marke t was valued at around USD 40.99 For this reason, blockchain technology has been viewed as the perfect match for business application within procurement and logistics.

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