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28 supply chain professionals share the biggest challenges of supply chain management

6 River Systems

Will it require frequent maintenance and re-tooling? Logistics and delivery can be handled in a very optimized way with the help of automated solutions using data and information. As if this wasn’t enough, transportation costs are rising and forcing companies to constantly adjust and optimize. Will it go obsolete quickly?

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Say Customer Service and Mean It

Supply Chain Shaman

Historic processes are inside-out tightly integrated to orders and purchase orders. Additionally, the Company sells smart adjustable bases and bedding solutions that include customizable pillows, temperature-adjusting layers, furniture and more. With a headquarters in Minneapolis, MN, the supply chain supports 600 stores in 50 states.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 9-13, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Target invests in Minneapolis start-up that helps retailers monitor supply chains (Star Tribune). Federal Judge Deals Swift Transportation Legal Setback (WSJ – sub. November 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Moving on to third-party logistics (3PL) news, UPS announced the purchase of Freightex , a U.K.-based