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This Week in Logistics News (November 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

As was confirmed for me yet again this week at a conference, the most utilized supply chain and logistics application, the reigning champ of them all, is the Excel spreadsheet. XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter Earnings 2013. XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter Earnings 2013. As the saying goes, old habits die hard.

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How Many Slaves Are in Your Supply Chain?

Talking Logistics

Maintain internal accountability standards and procedures for employees or contractors failing to meet company standards regarding slavery and trafficking. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet The post How Many Slaves Are in Your Supply Chain?

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China Flexes Its Global Logistics Muscle

Material Handling & Logistics

China aims to extend its logistics reach from the Pacific to the Atlantic through its One Belt, One Road initiative. The sheer size of the country’s “One Belt, One Road” logistics initiative, for instance, calls into question the true objective of the regional infrastructure plan. China-Pakistan. Eurasian Land Bridge.

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Accelerate Digitisation in the Supply Chain – Leveraging a Data-driven Approach to Optimisation – LogiSYM August 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Leveraging SDS’ end-to-end software solutions including e-Topup, dealer management, and voucher management platforms, the leading information communications technology group is moving towards meeting digitization objectives with a heavy focus on improving the user experience and scalability of their services.

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Supply Chain Management in Apparel Industry

SCMDOJO

This is a huge step that requires the extensive support of groundbreaking logistics that helps distribute the clothing to appropriate locations across the country or countries. Countries, especially in South Asia, like China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc., Why Does the Apparel Industry Require Supply Chain Management?

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As Inventories and Capacity Expansion Grew Too Quickly in 2022, Customers are Forcing Suppliers to Bear the Brunt of Optimistic Forecasts

NC State SCRC

Moreover, Amazon refused even to discuss the situation in good faith with Gilimex, locking Gilimex’s CEO and management team out of Amazon’s headquarters in North Reading, Massachusetts after the Gilimex team had traveled thousands of miles from Vietnam for a meeting.” What happened? Mistakes happen.

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

SCMDOJO

Comprehensive Services: Offers a broader range of services, including market research, logistics coordination, and risk mitigation. Regular inspections are conducted to verify that the products meet the specified quality standards. If logistics seem like a maze, a sourcing agency can provide the navigational expertise needed.