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The Zara’s logistics process

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

All other manufacturing activities, including labor-intensive finishing stages, are completed by a network of over three hundred subcontractors, each specializing in a part of production or a type of article. Distribution 4. These subcontractors work exclusively for Zara. Zara’s fast fashion scheme contains four pillars: 1.

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Importance of declaring the correct cargo weight

Shipping and Freight Resource

In a recent article, I wrote about the basics of container stowage planning and why it is so important. In this article, I thought it would be worth reiterating the importance of being accurate in the declaration of the weights. Although SOLAS VGM is in place, many people may still be using some loopholes to circumvent these protocols.

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North Carolina named best state for business – Logistics a big reason

Kanban Logistics

The magazine has given this award each year since 2007, and this was the first year that North Carolina took home the prize. In this article, we’ll examine the reasons why the Tar Heel state is considered the best state for business, while looking at the role that logistics plays in this designation.

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Understanding container weight misdeclaration

Shipping and Freight Resource

January 2007: MSC Napoli : “ About 660 containers stowed on deck, which had remained dry, were also weighed. February 2007: Container ship MV Limari in Damietta : Container stack collapsed due to stack overweight. The weights of 137 (20%) of these containers were more than 3 tonnes different from their declared weights.

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Winning strategies for distributors and manufacturers during an economic downturn

EazyStock

In this article, we will show you some of the most important steps and measures to equip your organization for an economic downturn and create opportunities to flourish even during an economic downturn. It found that 20% outperformed competitors’ results during the downturn and recovery.

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Walmart: 3 Keys to Successful Supply Chain Management any Business Can Follow

GlobalTranz

is one of a growing number of big-box retailers building out their supply chains with distribution centers designed to meet the demands of online shopping. Benefits from its supply chain efficiency result in time savings, more cost-effective inventory management and improved product forecasting, the article said. Decades in the Making.

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Executive Moves: MarineTraffic and Ceres Terminals

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Related Articles. Johnson is named chief commercial officer; Wardle is tapped as head of digital and distribution. MarineTraffic, NAPA join forces on fleet optimization. Advanced voyage planning and weather routing among services on the drawing board.