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Supply Chain & Logistics News September 2nd – 6th

Logistics Viewpoints

These clothing companies have revolutionized how consumers purchase, wear, and dispose of their clothing. First, in the early 2000s, advancements in data analytics, RFID, and localized supply chains fueled the rise of “fast fashion.” Now Let’s Get to The Supply Chain & Logistics News for the Week! lithium refineries.

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4PLs: Collaboration Among Logistics Service Providers Creating More Value for Shippers

GlobalTranz

Collaboration has always been seen as the stepchild at the logistics dinner table. Collaboration is driving an entire new way in the realm of logistics lending towards the rise of 4PLs. Collaboration is driving an entire new way in the realm of logistics lending towards the rise of 4PLs.

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Rates, Rejections and Red Tape – Reading the Market Before It Moves

Freight Waves

Still Foggy at the Top – What the New Logistics Report Means for the Rest of Us For all the hope around trucking bouncing back, the new CSCMP “State of Logistics Report” just affirmed what most small carriers already feel: Things are still off. trillion on logistics last year. That’s 8.7% Prices could move again.

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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

Are you looking for logistics management books? In this article, we will show you 5 books that'll help you learn logistics faster than any other logistics book. In the United States, the median wage for a Logistics Manager is around $70,000 annually. Best Logistics Book for Beginners: 1.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g., In an uncertain environment, affordability and predictability are at a premium, and a supply-chain organization can deliver these through effective management and oversight of its suppliers.

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Becoming a High Performing Sense and Respond Enterprise: End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility is Key

Talking Logistics

The flow of supplies, finished goods, and information are widely distributed, presenting significant challenges across a manufacturer’s entire supply chain network of customers, suppliers, and logistics providers. Use predictive and prescriptive analytics to support your visibility goals.

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Visibility in Transportation Management Leads to Supply Chain Excellence

Talking Logistics

in Labor Savings Per Shipment: Automated booking improves productivity and quality of logistics team’s activities. Freight Cost Management eliminates post-audits and disputes. in Freight Cost Savings Per Shipment: Logistics Sourcing activities improve negotiated rates.