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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. The Balance Sheet.

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Survey: TMS becoming 'must have' technology in the freight market

Fleet Owner

About 91% of motor carriers operating 20 trucks or more use TMS today, up from 62% in 2005.

Survey 109
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Geodis makes Americas appointment

Logistics Business Magazine

Geodis has promoted Anthony Jordan to the role of Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Americas region. An industry veteran with more than 35 years of experience, Jordan is appointed EVP and COO after serving most recently as Senior Vice President and Head of Market Line Operations for Geodis in Americas.

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Burying the hero – how logistics and readiness changed war

Logistics in War

This article looks at how logistics readiness has shaped military success and failures, created the nature of operations, and most certainly the capacity of militaries to be viable as a force. Fuller in his biopic of Alexander; supply was the basis for operational – if not strategic – mobility. [1]

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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. Well … it highlights just how important the supply chain and its management are to the success of businesses operating in today’s local and global markets. .

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Energy Efficiency Is Key to Better Logistics

Material Handling and Logistics

About 11% of carriers have vehicles that use a fuel other than diesel or biodiesel blends, according to a 2016 survey by ATRI. The company operates more than 8,300 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles worldwide. That is part of an overall vehicle efficiency goal of a 50% reduction (from a 2005 baseline) by 2025.

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Burying the hero – how logistics and readiness changed war

Logistics in War

This article looks at how logistics readiness has shaped military success and failures, created the nature of operations, and most certainly the capacity of militaries to be viable as a force. Fuller in his biopic of Alexander; supply was the basis for operational – if not strategic – mobility. [1]