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5 Steps to Address the Rising Geopolitical Risks to Your Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

As an example, a major retailer whose market presence is in the Americas realized that several of their shipments that originate in China pass through Russia to make their way to the west and are now subject to shipment backlogs. Some may have believed themselves to be immune at one point, but now their perspective is shifting.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 18-22, 2013)

Talking Logistics

In 3PL news, XPO Logistics announced that it has acquired Optima Service Solutions, LLC, “a leading non-asset provider of last-mile logistics services for major retailers and manufacturers in the United States” for $26.6 The functionality accounts for all applicable national tolls in France, Germany, Austria and Slovakia. percent.

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Winner of last quarter: The Netherlands as a logistics base

Supply Chain Movement

The Netherlands secured first place based on the results from the large-scale survey among logistics decision-makers within manufacturing and retail companies in Germany.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon has announced that it is converting warehouse space in Slovakia, previously used to fulfill customer orders, into a massive humanitarian aid hub to get much-needed supplies to refugees fleeing the war in neighboring Ukraine. ” The retailers will supply the goods and be in charge of inventory and supply chain management.

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Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Furthermore, while the combination of in-store and online shopping – omnichannel – has long been a feature of the retail world, it is only now really starting to impact the manufacturing sector. The dynamics of selling directly to customers are far different than manufacturers’ previous experience of selling to retail partners.

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Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018

Supply Chain Movement

The Netherlands secured first place based on the results from the large-scale survey among logistics decision-makers within manufacturing and retail companies in Germany. Saint Lucia. Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Saint Vincent and The Grenadines. San Marino. Sao Tome and Principe. Saudi Arabia. Seychelles. Sierra Leone. Solomon Islands.

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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Manufacturers and retailers had a generally positive outlook on the prospect of consolidation. Fourth release of 3PL Subway Map Europe. Saint Lucia. Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Saint Vincent and The Grenadines. San Marino. Saudi Arabia.

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