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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

Chile (12); Colombia (26); Argentina (28); Ecuador (34); Bolivia (37); Paraguay (40) were little changed. Malaysia remained the leader for smaller emerging markets. Uruguay rises three places to No. 25, second largest increase after Egypt, which climbs six spots. Qatar improves its overall Index ranking one spot to No. 31 from No.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

The location of any package that is part of an order can be traced; status information about time, quality, and relevant financial aspects all need to be recorded and monitored during transportation execution. A TMS with inventory allocation enables shippers to monitor shipments down to the package level. Lao People's Democratic Republic.