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World Refugee Day: Cooking up a storm on a WFP-project in Turkey

World Food Programme Logistics

Hadeel taking part in a survey conducted by WFP staff to assess the impact of the project on participants’ life. The 31-year-old fled Aleppo in 2013 and comes from a family of caterers. Of course not. WFP/MelissaLoukieh Although online training was a first for her, the young mother of two found it a fruitful experience.

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Brokers Have Until Feb 6th to Contact the FMCSA & Influence Proposed Carrier Liability Insurance Increase

GlobalTranz

This requirement saw a more-than-sevenfold increase in 2013, something that pushed many brokers out of the industry. But, of course, inflation isn’t the only thing that’s changed since 1986. For brokers, there’s a universal bond requirement designed to protect customers from unethical practices. million if adjusted for inflation.

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

Logistics Bureau

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. 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.

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7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. 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.

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A look back down the road

Automotive Logistics

Some industry estimates put this at 3-5%, though CarrierLists surveys during 2018 suggest it could be more like 5-10%. Of course, now they’re going to have the technology to know if their driver has hours to drive. Apart from the expense of installing the devices and training drivers, there has also been a loss of productivity.

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5 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

In 2014, Deere & Company was listed 80th in the Fortune 500 America’s ranking and in 2013 was 307th in the Fortune Global 500 ranking. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, with a considerable proportion of that growth achieved by way of acquisitions. Making Supply Chain Cost Reductions Stick.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

In 2014, Deere & Company was listed 80th in the Fortune 500 America’s ranking and was 307th in the 2013 Fortune Global 500 ranking. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, achieving a considerable portion of that growth by way of acquisitions. Procurement analysis. Supplier communication.