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Freeports and Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

This means that businesses operating inside designated areas in and around the port may manufacture goods using these imports, before exporting them again without paying the tariffs, while also enjoying the benefit from simplified customs procedures. But as a small operator not used to these things, there’s a definite benefit.”.

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Peet’s Coffee and the Roasted Bean Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Eric Lauterbach, the chief of operations and president at Peet’s, points to the freshness of the coffee as being critical to the flavor. Microsoft purchased Blue Horseshoe’s warehousing and transportation products in 2012. This in turn meant adding new shifts, which was also a nontrivial exercise. But their work is not done.

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Tyranny of the Easy Button: Finding Balance Between Contract & Organic Logistics

Logistics in War

This article was originally prepared in collaboration with ‘ Over The Horizon: Multi-domain operations and strategies’ , a blog which asks the question , ‘what comes after the Joint and inter-agency constructs?’ Like many armies before it, the US Army has utilized the employment of civilians to enhance its operations throughout its history.

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How to Benchmark Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

For example, are you sure that you don’t have one or two business units that excel in a performance element which, otherwise, is proving to be a weakness for your supply chain operations? Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in May 2012, and has now been revamped and updated with more comprehensive information.

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How to Benchmark Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

For example, are you sure that you don’t have one or two business units that excel in a performance element which, otherwise, is proving to be a weakness for your supply chain operations? Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in May 2012, and has now been revamped and updated with more comprehensive information.

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Supply Chain Management:Importance of Proactive Master Data.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

This exercise was done before the monthly planning cycle start. This exercise yield positive results, in terms of planning community getting their confidence back in APO system & overall solution, over a period of time. December 2012. November 2012. October 2012. September 2012. August 2012.

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Supply Chain Management:Confluence of IT and Business Strategy.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Various reasons for a business transformation would include smart ways of working, effective information sharing, continuous improvement in the operation model, availability of vital information for better decision making etc. These forms key contributors to an effective transformation exercise. December 2012. November 2012.