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7 Distribution Operations Issues Highlighted in Industrial Distribution’s 68th Annual Survey

GlobalTranz

The results have been tabulated for the 68th annual Survey of Distribution Operations. By identifying the most pressing concerns in the industry, the survey provides statistics and conclusions which the distributors can use to help maintain their business evolution in our technology based world. Demographics.

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Energy Efficiency Is Key to Better Logistics

Material Handling and Logistics

Logistics providers have discovered that sustainability in the supply chain delivers a good ROI. This is where it gets tricky, according to Yossi Sheffi, director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. This solution has not been overlooked by logistics companies. The ROI of Natural Gas. Last-Mile Delivery.

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Geodis makes Americas appointment

Logistics Business Magazine

Throughout Anthony’s 15-year tenure at Geodis, he has proven himself as a true logistics professional who has played an instrumental role in supporting our company’s growth,” said Mike Honious, Geodis in Americas President & CEO. The post Geodis makes Americas appointment appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Burying the hero – how logistics and readiness changed war

Logistics in War

This is part two of a three-part series on logistics and logistics readiness. In ‘ The water in the well – how much logistics readiness is enough? ’ I described the idea of logistics readiness as the ability of a military force to build up and sustain combat power at their full potential. By David Beaumont.

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Burying the hero – how logistics and readiness changed war

Logistics in War

This is part two of a three-part series on logistics and logistics readiness. In ‘ The water in the well – how much logistics readiness is enough? ’ I described the idea of logistics readiness as the ability of a military force to build up and sustain combat power at their full potential. By David Beaumont.

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With soft ELD enforcement period over, shippers and carriers brace for whatever comes next

247 Customs Broker

Since the ELD mandate went into effect near the end of 2017, the subsequent impact on the truckload shippers and carriers, as was expected, has been fairly bumpy on various fronts, according to a recent Logistics Management reader survey. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Select one strategic logistics partner and build a long-term, close relationship.